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I’m impressed so many Wi-Fi 6 devices were picked up despite it having the worst range of the Wi-Fi standards.
by wronglebowski 5y ago
I’m impressed so many Wi-Fi 6 devices were picked up despite it having the worst range of the Wi-Fi standards.
- toast0 5y agoWi-fi 6 (802.11ax) can run on 2.4ghz, 5ghz or 6ghz. I wouldn't expect a difference in range for beacon frames between standards on the same frequencies, assuming they use the same power.
- NavinF 5y agoYou really need an AP in every large room if you want Wi-Fi to not suck. That’s been the case for every Wi-Fi standard even on 2.4ghz. Increasing range just leads to more interference and latency spikes from hardware retransmit. Things have gotten better now that we have more spectrum, but https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hidden_node_problem https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hidden_node_problem is still a problem since the vast majority of devices on the frequency belong to your neighbors.
- vlan0 5y agoThis is the truth. Deploy for -52dbm everywhere and call it a day. Basically future proof.
- silisili 5y agoDisagree, but maybe my house isn't as connected as others. Have a 2 node wifi 6 system in a 2200 sq ft home, and even then I wonder why I didn't go single node. 6ghz though will surely make your statement true.