Can a WiFi 6 device connect to a WiFi 5 router

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i want to buy a new pc but the wifi adapter is wifi 6. can it connect to wifi 5 router?
 

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Yes.
The wifi will be limited to AC aka Wifi 5.
It will be wifi6 after you change your router to wifi6.
You are just investing for the future.
 

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You better check with vendor about the PC availability.
Many of them need to be pre-ordered and the PC will be here within 5 days or next month.
Stand by a few options just in case you cannot get your model immediately.
You may have to move around a bit to get the model in store.
 

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it just a name given for their speed capability.... they are still operating on the same wifi technology....

just like usb cable 2.0 can be use on usb port 3.0.
 

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You better check with vendor about the PC availability.
Many of them need to be pre-ordered and the PC will be here within 5 days or next month.
Stand by a few options just in case you cannot get your model immediately.
You may have to move around a bit to get the model in store.
after shock lor. still deciding. i am at the check out page. total dmg 3.5k.

my old pc running 1060ti still ok. i dont game much actually..

hmmm
 

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after shock lor. still deciding. i am at the check out page. total dmg 3.5k.

my old pc running 1060ti still ok. i dont game much actually..

hmmm
I advised that you dropped them a call now.
The price of graphic card is crazy now due to heavy shortage.
Dun be surprised that there is a price hike for your PC and long waiting time.
If you can wait, it is better to wait till next year and see whether the chip shortage crisis is over.
 

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I advised that you dropped them a call now.
The price of graphic card is crazy now due to heavy shortage.
Dun be surprised that there is a price hike for your PC and long waiting time.
If you can wait, it is better to wait till next year and see whether the chip shortage crisis is over.
guess i will wait. not urgent anyway. thanks for the advise.
 

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Can't afford a Asus RT-AX3000?
Wifi 6 signal can penetrate two wooden fire-rated door, Wifi 5 barely possible.
 

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guess i will wait. not urgent anyway. thanks for the advise.
No problem.
I know the above situation cos I got my low end desktop this week.
If you can hold a while, the price will be more favorable and you will get your Win 11 installed in your new PC.
 
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