Wi-Fi 6E routers

[xiaofan]

You can get the router but you must change all your wifi clients. Do note that smart TV (wifi 5 only), washing machine and air con wifi are still in 2.4Ghz wifi so what to do next.

You do not care about Wifi 6E for those clients. Wifi 6E or Wifi 7 routers will still support older 2.4GHz Wifi 4 or 5GHz Wifi 5 clients.

On the other hand, you can get cheap Intel AX210 adapter for your laptop or desktop, which supports Wifi 6E.

 

[TanKianW]

Just browsed through the Singapore site of Asus, Netgear, Linksys and TP-Link, only TP-Link lists one high-end Wifi 6E router Archer AXE300 Quad Band (two x 10G port) as "Coming Soon". The other three do not have any Wifi 6E router listed.
https://www.tp-link.com/sg/home-networking/wifi-router/https://www.tp-link.com/sg/home-networking/wifi-router/archer-axe300/

The hardware spec of this tp-link router looks really good.

I am curious of the router block diagram layout though. Whether the multi-G ports are laid on the same switch chip fabric. If not, they will need to go through the CPU every single time and not able to HW offload when communicating (transferring data) among the ports. This greatly impact the performance and throughput, which kind of defeat the purpose (unless as uplink/downlink ports). A switch fabric (Eg. Marvell 98DX series) which support 2.5G/10G switching will raise the overall cost of the router and most makers usually tries to skimp on. My suspect is only the 1G ports are on the same switch chip fabric (usually a Realtek).

Only problem is I still dun really like their firmware and their software support.​

 

[xiaofan]

I am wondering what is the real benefits of wifi 6 right now? Instant loading? or its acutual a little difference?

It depends on your current Wifi 5 router and if you have Wifi 6 devices.

The difference can be huge if you have Wifi 6 device yet are using a so-so Wifi 5 router.

A few examples from recent report in this forum, by upgrading to a cheap sub S$100 Wifi 6 router (TP-Link Archer AX72, at about S$80 from Carousell), the two users got huge improvement.

1) Report from Starhub user on 31-March-2023

https://forums.hardwarezone.com.sg/...-fibre-review.5428111/page-122#post-146926167

Went ahead and switch out my router from the Linksys EA8100 to TP-Link AX72.

Now with wifi6, speedtest result on my PC

Router in living room to PC in bedroom separated by one concrete wall. Very happy with the "marginal" jump in speed and i didnt even have to break the bank. Got the AX72 bnib for $80 on carousell.

https://forums.hardwarezone.com.sg/...-fibre-review.5428111/page-123#post-146929709

Apart from the faster speeds, i am also seeing better wifi signal coverage. The toilet in my kitchen is the point furthest away from the router and on the old setup, i used to only get 1 bar on the wifi icon and sometimes there would not even be a signal if i closed the toilet door. Now on the AX72, i am getting stable 3 bars. Overall happy with my decision to change the router, at least until end of the year when i decide whether to jump ship to simba.

2) Report 2 from Singtel user just yesterday
https://forums.hardwarezone.com.sg/threads/singtel-1-gbps-fibre.5930834/page-177#post-147023670

appreciate the reply bro! just got the AX72 today after reading your advice and the quality of life changed like crazy, should've done this 2 years earlier instead of suffering lol

i jumped from 2.5mbps in my room to 250~400mbps, didn't know life could be lived like this without waiting for videos to buffer

very thank

 

[hwzlite]

• Update: Wi-Fi 6E Insights – March 2023 :

Singapore
Singapore’s regulator, IMDA, launched a public
consultation about the proposed allocation of the
5925-6425 MHz band for RLAN/Wi-Fi use. The
consultation notes the need for new spectrum to
accommodate the anticipated rise in Wi-Fi traffic in
Singapore, which it says is consistent with findings
from international studies, which observed
Wi-Fi traffic growth rates of 30%-40% per annum
in countries, such as the USA and within Europe.
The consultation closed on 14 March 2023.

• PUBLIC CONSULTATION ISSUED BY THE INFO-COMMUNICATIONS MEDIA DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY ON PROPOSED ALLOCATION OF 6 GHZ BAND IN SINGAPORE

PART II: INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENTS

7. Globally, the 6 GHz band is viewed to comprise two main portions: (i) lower 500 MHz (5,925 MHz – 6,425 MHz); and (ii) upper 700 MHz (6,425 MHz – 7,125 MHz).

8. IMDA notes there is large global consensus to allocate the lower 500 MHz of the 6 GHz band for RLAN / Wi-Fi use.

PART III: PROPOSED ALLOCATION OF 6 GHZ BAND IN SINGAPORE

9. Given the above considerations, IMDA proposes to allocate the lower 500 MHz of the 6 GHz band, i.e., 5,925 MHz – 6,425 MHz, for RLAN / Wi-Fi use, for a start.
....

 

[Bename]

This will be great if they implement it soon. Any further info on proposed roll out date?

 

[alex22]

Afaik around july 2023

 

[krazyhippo]

Tp link always cheap... The problem I have is firmware support.. i using Deco M9,support is bad.. especially when dealing with vulnerabilities....

 

[i-Movies]

https://www.straitstimes.com/singap...es-faster-connectivity-for-smartphones-robots
6e routers will be available in SG market by Q3

 

[M_16]

Finally and in time for the next wave of Apple devices

 

[nephilim]

Time to get this AP to replace my ancient 802.11ac wifi?

https://shopee.sg/product/43358579/23208746772

 

[maylyn]

https://www.imda.gov.sg/Content-and...-Spectrum-for-Wi-Fi-Connectivity-in-Singapore
Expect to see WiFi 6E/WiFi 7 from Q3 2023 onwards

 

[yang_nastyman]

where to get ubiquiti dream machine set ups? is the best place from their website itself?

 

[xiaofan]

As of now, the choices of WiFi 6E routers seem to be still quite limited, especially on the budget side. Only the TP-Link Archer XE75 and Linksys MR7500 (Linksys Hydra Pro) may be on the lower cost side but then they have so-so performance.
https://dongknows.com/best-wi-fi-6e-routers/

 

[volvox]

https://www.wi-fi.org/countries-enabling-wi-fi-in-6-ghz-wi-fi-6e
Updated! Singapore is listed as 'Adopted' now

 

[fateless]

i asus supporter... unfortunately the only wifi 6e asus router cost 1k!?

 

[xiaofan]

i asus supporter... unfortunately the only wifi 6e asus router cost 1k!?

If you have a good WiFi 6 router you can give WiFi 6E router a pass (which is just an intermediate step between WiFi 6 and WiFi 7) since WiFi 7 router will come soon.

On the other hand, if the price of Asus (also Netgear) WiFi 6E/7 routers do not go down, I see a chance for TP-Link. I will switch from Asus to OpenWRT/pfSense router + TP-Link WiFi 7 as AP in that case. Not so soon though as my Asus RT-AX86U should still be able to last another three years.

 

[nephilim]

If you have a good WiFi 6 router you can give WiFi 6E router a pass (which is just an intermediate step between WiFi 6 and WiFi 7) since WiFi 7 router will come soon.

On the other hand, if the price of Asus (also Netgear) WiFi 6E/7 routers do not go down, I see a chance for TP-Link. I will switch from Asus to OpenWRT/pfSense router + TP-Link WiFi 7 as AP in that case. Not so soon though as my Asus RT-AX86U should still be able to last another three years.

Which TPLink Wifi 7 AP are u looking at?

 

[xiaofan]

Which TPLink Wifi 7 AP are u looking at?

None as of now. I will use my Asus RT-AX86U for at least another three years.

 

[alvinzl]

I am using Myrepublic 10gbps plan now bundle with a TP LINK Archer AXE 300.

The router for some reasons the wifi 6e band aka 6g band is disable by default. Singapore TP link website also say the 6e is disable by default till new firmware upgrade.

No option to enable wifi 6e on the router admin webpage... I contact TP link support... and try google which firmware can enable it... But most country firmware version and build number is the same as the one currently on my router.... And they even ahve a warning if u use a firmware not from your country.. The warranty will be voided... TP LINK my 1st and last....

 

[Bename]

I am using Myrepublic 10gbps plan now bundle with a TP LINK Archer AXE 300.

The router for some reasons the wifi 6e band aka 6g band is disable by default. Singapore TP link website also say the 6e is disable by default till new firmware upgrade.

No option to enable wifi 6e on the router admin webpage... I contact TP link support... and try google which firmware can enable it... But most country firmware version and build number is the same as the one currently on my router.... And they even ahve a warning if u use a firmware not from your country.. The warranty will be voided... TP LINK my 1st and last....

Won't be able to use 6e in Singapore until IDA approve it. I have AXE 16000 and S22 and both can use 6e in Australia. Bring to Singapore and both have it now geographically disabled.

My republic now have 10gbs?