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    Replacing Netgear N750 Router

    As you can see, I am replacing an ancient router (WNDR 4300) that continues to work well 12 years after it was bought. The difference is I now stream YouTube TV, and have at least 3-4 Mac computers connected with 2 playing Destiny on GeForce at the same time, and the other two on YouTube a good...
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    Amidst the rapidly evolving landscape of wireless technology, could businesses across various industries, even tech giants like Apple, find themselves

    Could businesses across diverse industries, including tech industry leaders like Apple, discover profound opportunities for transformation and innovation through the strategic embrace of WiFi 6, leveraging its high-performance capabilities, enhanced connectivity, and scalability to revolutionise...
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    Best Wi-Fi 6 Router compatible with Apple Time Machine and external drives?

    Can anyone recommend me a Wi-Fi 6 router that supports reliably Apple's Time Machine on Macs and that can also be used to access network drives attached for file access? If it's compatible with built-in VPN support and torrent client all the better. Used to have Apple AirPort Extreme routers but...
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    WiFi 6E 1600+Mbps On a WiFi Network?

    I found this video Yesterday, 1600+Mbps On WiFi? That is awesome. I need 1 Gbps speed on 3 Locations in my Home. Which Ubiquiti Products can do that? 1600+Mbps +
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    Hardware Q: Upgrading wifi module in 2015 MBP 15in

    I'm sure I know the answer to this already but thought to ask minds more knowledgable... Can the wifi module in the 2015 MBP (A1398/11,5) be upgraded to an ax/Wifi 6 version? This isn't as unlikely as it might sound. It was possible to do this with earlier MBPs. But all I can find while...
  6. David1986H

    Im upgrading to WIFI 6

    Since 2011 iv been using Devolo Powerline adaptors which have worked flawlessly for me, first starting with wifi 4 then upgrading to wifi 5 in 2016 and now iv ordered the new Devolo wifi 6 adaptors. In the new year I'm having full fibre broadband fitted which will increase my speeds from 50 t0...
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    Other iphone 13 Pro versions and Wifi 6E

    I thought the Pro models of the iphone 13 were supposed to support the new 6E wifi band? I do not see anything anywhere that confirms this even though numerous reports before the release did. Can anyone confirm? CC
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    iPad Bluetooth interferes with wifi

    I recently bought iPad pro M1 11" and I am feel massive internet speed drop when I use any Bluetooth device simultaneously with wifi. now as I understand that I have 2.4 GHZ single band router (does not have 5GHZ) and the problem is because iPad pro uses wifi 6 which simultaneously uses both...
  9. simX

    Help with finding a good Wi-Fi 6 router

    It's been a while since I posted on the forums, but I'm looking to replace my aging Apple AirPort Extreme router which has been having some problems, and there are just way too many routers on the market to make an informed decision from just Google searches. So hopefully some of you can help...
  10. Haldoox

    HomeKit Advantage of HomeKit WiFi

    Moving to a new home and setting up a new network (tri-band WiFi 6). I am considering an Asus TX8. What I can see it is a top option in terms of options and speed, both for router and satellites. However, it doesn’t have HomeKit. Checking options like eero and linksys they both fall short on the...
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    HomeKit What is the best WiFi 6 Router for HomeKit?

    I recently purchased a WiFi 6 Router (TP-Link Archer AX50) and have set up my HomeKit devices with it (HomePod Mini acting as a hub, Philips Hue lights, LG TV and Logitech Circle View camera connected). I am having some major reliability issues, especially with the HomePod not responding, and...
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    iPhone 12 mini WiFi is slower on an iPhone than an Android, Why?

    I'm posting this question here with my Mac officianados instead of out in the computer wilderness to save the usual razzing from the other guys picking on the iPhone. That being said I was working with a neighbor friend who is a Purple Heart vet from Vietnam fixing his home Wifi. Once we got...
  13. JamieLannister

    M1 Mac Wifi ONLY 2x2!!! Seriously thinking of returning

    Update: It's a config error - firmware updated settings wiped out back to defaults - enabled VHT80 and it works. BUT, a huge BUT - this garbage m1 mini only supports 2x2!!??!?!?!? wow, this is just so apple-like. I'm seriously contemplating on returning this device, I get 3x3 on my intel 2020...
  14. 4sallypat

    iPhone 12 Pro What WiFi (802.11) bands to the iPhone 12s offer ?

    So I read some articles about the iPhone 12 having 802.11 AY as their new draft frequencies for short range use. Does anyone know if it has longer range Wifi6, 802.11 AX or AC2 or ????
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    MP 7,1 PCIe WIFI 6 Card Compatibility

    Anyone know if there are any WiFi 6 PCIe cards that are working and tested with the nMP? I see cards like this but no mention of MP 7,1 compatibility - https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07SPCL2FZ/