Spectrum - WiFi 6E Router

Recently found out spectrum had been charging a $10 rental fee for their router & wanted to save myself the fee & buy one for myself. I have a SAX2V1R model, and it works well, but I was wondering what other models may be better for me without breaking the bank. -Only 4 people use wifi at home -We only use it for youtube/netflix, and occasionally for a play station. -Our house is a smaller double-wide Any recommendations that aren’t $100+ ? Preferably <$70 I currently have a DOCSI 3.1 modem, wifi 6e router

My 6g spectrum router has both 5 and 2.4. Ask them for a new router

i just upgraded to Spectrum 1GB intrnet and ordered their 6E router. It sucks, doesn't swith bands or have that option, can't customise and make your own WiFis. My 10 year old ASUS RT-ac3000 is performing better in terms of range and speed and farther range. I'm keeping my ASUS for now.

The problem is Spectrum WiFi 7 preforms badly with a lot of devices manufactured before 2024. The WiFi 7 standard was established on January 8, 2024. Soectrum WiFi 6 router was much better performer. I recommend a good previously owned WiFi 6 router making sure to first update all the firmware when you get it hooked up. I purchased a previous owned WiFi 6 mesh router and updated the firmware and it is performing fairly well for me so far. My internet plan is 500MB. With other devices powered off on my iPhone se 2022 edition I have been able to get speeds faster than 500MB at times right next to router and not below 380MB with a wall between me and the router. btw upload speeds on that plan should be between 18MB and 22MB

This is far advance about using company equipment if you don’t have a local friend or family member that can help with troubleshooting your own router equipment. Be aware however that Spectrum’s WiFi 7 internet router that the company is currently distributing to new customers is very glitchy currently. The WiFi 6 router they used to give was actually a better piece of equipment. 1800 Burner I hope you have a knowledgeable friend or family member that can help when you run into problems as I do advise backup assistance as yes it is try Spectrum will not help you much with your own equipment if at all.

This is far advance about using company equipment if you don’t have a local friend or family member that can help with troubleshooting your own router equipment. Be aware however that Spectrum’s WiFi 7 internet router that the company is currently distributing to new customers is very glitchy currently. The WiFi 6 router they used to give was actually a better piece of equipment. 1800 Burner I hope you have a knowledgeable friend or family member that can help when you run into problems as I do advise backup assistance as yes it is try Spectrum will not help you much with your own equipment if at all.

The spectrum 6e router was always dropping my devices. I already had my own nice router but I got sick of them blaming my router for their issues. After 3 months I went back to my router.

The spectrum 6e router was always dropping my devices. I already had my own nice router but I got sick of them blaming my router for their issues. After 3 months I went back to my router.

TLDR. If your gaming platform supports 6G band, go with spectrum 6E router. My personal opinion, try your existing router and if you have issues, try the Spectrum router. Decision also comes down to $10/mo and possibly how much you may want to configure wifi settings to get the most out of it.

Yeah it has to be something with the auto switching i took it in to exchange it and they gave me the wifi 6e (I had the wifi7 router) he said the wifi 7 routers are being exchanged left and right. (I still wanted the wifi 7 but he insisted that the 6e router was the better choice) so far i haven't had any speed drops im holding pretty steady between 4-500 now with my ethernet through the extender. Will test again tomorrow at different times of the day also