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6Ghz suffers from many of the same issues as 5, Ie less range compared to the more congested 2.4 but theoretically higher throughput, IF you have a good line of sight from the AP to the antenna. Too many of these APs get tested as if the users computer will always sit next to the AP, with a clear LOS.
We can theorize about the speeds that these APs can get but ultimately many of them only function that well if you’re for all intents and purposes enjoying a wired connection. Works well enough in some environments (open plan office with the APs mounted to the ceiling) but not as great in most residences.
the big benefit of these newer systems is the beam forming, multi-antenna MIMO, and better resistance against interference from fellow APs. Not like the “good ole days” when we effectively had three useable wireless channels. I’m not upgrading my airport extremes anytime soon, the old ones work well enough and if I need speed I just plug in my fiber-thunderbolt adapter.
We can theorize about the speeds that these APs can get but ultimately many of them only function that well if you’re for all intents and purposes enjoying a wired connection. Works well enough in some environments (open plan office with the APs mounted to the ceiling) but not as great in most residences.
the big benefit of these newer systems is the beam forming, multi-antenna MIMO, and better resistance against interference from fellow APs. Not like the “good ole days” when we effectively had three useable wireless channels. I’m not upgrading my airport extremes anytime soon, the old ones work well enough and if I need speed I just plug in my fiber-thunderbolt adapter.