Wi-Fi 6 router upgrade for streaming — was it worth it?

[mark_wifi]

Hi everyone! Starting this thread to discuss the topic and hear from others with similar experiences. Happy to answer questions and share more details if needed.

 

[TV_Tim]

Wi-Fi 6 upgrade for streaming specifically — interested in your results.

 

[CarlaStream]

Did you see improvement with older Wi-Fi 5 devices or only Wi-Fi 6 devices?

 

[BobWifi]

Older devices: moderate improvement from better traffic management. Wi-Fi 6 devices: significant.

 

[HelenNet]

The OFDMA feature in Wi-Fi 6 helps when multiple devices stream simultaneously.

 

[LindaForum]

OFDMA explained: splits channels into sub-channels for multiple devices. Less waiting.

 

[mark_wifi]

My Fire Stick is Wi-Fi 6 compatible. Upgraded router and it made a big difference.

 

[DaveStreamer]

Fire Stick 4K Max has Wi-Fi 6. Good pairing with a Wi-Fi 6 router.

 

[HD_Harold]

What router did you get?

 

[AnnaTV]

Asus AX6000. More than I needed but future-proof.

 

[DaveStreamer]

Asus routers are well regarded for streaming use cases.

 

[Frank_Tech]

The Asus IPTV optimization setting helped with multicast streaming.

 

[BobWifi]

Didn't know Asus has an IPTV mode. Where is that?

 

[BobWifi]

Advanced Settings > IPTV in the Asus router admin panel.

 

[SandraFix]

Good to know. Checking my Asus settings right now.

 

[CarlaStream]

Yes, Wi-Fi 6 upgrade was worth it for our 4-device streaming household.