I remember reading on another forum that networking enthusiasts there tend to switch the country code on their routers to Australia’s to get stronger Wifi transmission power at 200mW. The default settings work fine, and the app prompts you to see a personalized Wi-Fi password, so there's no real danger of an unsecured network using default logins. AXE75 provides industry-leading speeds of up to 2402 Mbps on a clean 6GHz band, 2402 Mbps on a 5GHz band, and 574 Mbps on a 2.

All that said, I didn’t experience any trouble with connectivity in my time testing the Archer AXE75 which is really the most important thing for a router. Most Wi-Fi 5 and newer devices default to these larger 80 MHz channels, while some support even larger channels at 160 MHz. While I praised the wireless performance of the six adjustable antennas, their construction leaves some room for improvement. Intel, the Intel Logo, Intel Inside, Intel Core, and Core Inside are trademarks of Intel Corporation in the U. The OFDMA technology increases capacity four times to allow simultaneous transmission to more devices, allows more responsive gaming and video chats.

If you've already upgraded to a modern phone with Wi-Fi 6E support (via Android Central) or plan to introduce compatible devices into your home, this router is one of the best upgrades for your network. Ignore the fact that MSI’s Wi-Fi 6E router has a higher throughput than the Archer AXE75—that just means it has more streams.

You can get by with the free tools, and the built-in dashboard has plenty to offer for a secure network, but parents looking for extra management features will need to cough up the extra cash for a subscription.

Now, in the 2nd part of 2022, we’ve seen only the entry-level Deco XE75 and now the Archer AXE75; both have middling hardware specs and are relatively mundane in design.