![]() However the nodes are connected, the Atlas 6 is an AX3000 system, which means it’s capable of a theoretical top Wi-Fi speed of 574Mbps on the 2.4GHz band and 2402Mbps on the 5GHz band using 2×2 spatial streams. In larger homes, or those with thick concrete floors or walls, where Wi-Fi struggles to reach even the next room, wired backhaul can be a life-saver. And the Atlas 6 is arguably a more tempting option if you do plan to do this as it has those extra Ethernet ports, saving you from the extra expense and hassle of hooking up Ethernet hubs, which you’ll have to with, say the Eero 6 if you need to connect several wired devices to a particular node. If you think this sort of set up renders mesh Wi-Fi somewhat pointless, don’t be too quick to write it off. This isn’t unusual on cheaper mesh Wi-Fi kits, and it doesn’t mean you shouldn’t buy one.Īnd on the plus side, the Atlas 6 supports wired backhaul, so if your home already has network ports in some rooms, or if you have Ethernet cables long enough, you can mitigate the lack of dedicated wireless backhaul by sending that data over Ethernet cables. With a dual-band system, all the extra data that a mesh Wi-Fi system has to send around simply in order to function must use that sole 5GHz motorway lane, reducing the bandwidth available for user data. ![]()
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