For those who have put it off, it’s just as much time to upgrade to 802.11ax Wi-Fi (or Wi-Fi 6). The standard has been in place long enough for manufacturers to release enough WiFi 6-ready devices, some of which are available at a discounted price.
Today via Amazon, users can purchase the ASUS AX6100 WiFi 6 gaming router for $ 199, a $ 30 discount off the regular price.
Asus AX6100 WiFi 6 Gaming Router: was $ 229, now $ 199 at Amazon
Asus advertises the AX6100 as a ‘triband’ router, meaning that the router offers three radios. It includes a 2-stream 2.4 GHz radio, a 2-stream 5 GHz radio and a second, 4-stream 5 GHz radio, specially designed for the connection of a mesh backhaul. The radios are divided between two internal antennas and four more external antennas.
This router is designed to work with the Asus AiMesh technology. It enables multiple AX6100 routers to synchronize together and optimize network traffic across wider physical areas. According to the specifications, AiMesh networks can reach WiFi speeds as fast as 4804 MB / s.
In terms of wired connection, this router offers four GigE LAN ports along with a single GigE WAN port. Users can use the LAN port with the WAN port through port aggregation to handle speed transfers of more than 1 GB / s, and adaptive QoS is supported, enabling the router to use packets used for online gaming prioritize and create a more seamless multiplayer experience. Lastly, the router also has USB 2.0 and USB 3.1G1 ports for external devices and storage.
Visit the Asus AX6100 product page at Amazon for checkout options and more details.