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XB7 and WiFi 6
I'm considering changing out my own modem router for Xfinity's XB7 router. Does the XB7 router support the 802.11/ax WiFi protocol WiFi6 ? And if so, can I assume that WiFi 6 is available from Comcast for my area because they tried to get me to start renting the XB7 router?
I just want to make sure it is worth it to change from my own router to renting the XB7 from Comcast.
Gottahavit
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4 years ago
Just got the xb7, it does have wifi 6. Not sure I understand why you're asking if wifi 6 is in your area. Wifi 6 needs to be on your router and your devices to be supported, nothing to do with availability in your area. Let me warn you that if you have a large house and are trying to replace a good wifi router you will not be happy with the XB7 for wifi. If I am no a wifi 6 device and within 15 feet the throughput is amazing(800mbit vs 400 on my nighthawk), if however I move upstairs in my house I will quickly drop to <100mbit where my nighthawk(same distance away) will still be at 300mbit. Alsi non wifi 6 devices get even worse service out of the XB7. Personally I left my nighthawk chained to my XB7 and only use the XB7 wifi for my wifi 6 devices when sitting next to it.
The XB7 does provide a solid 900mbit wired connection for my nighthawk.
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XfinityJonathan
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