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Synology released its first router, the RT1900ac, back in 2016. Following him in the same year debuted RT2600ac. Now, five years later, the company has unveiled a new best WiFi 6 router called the Synology RT6600ax.
The new router has a fairly wide range of functions. It is the first Synology Router to support Wi-Fi 6. In addition, it is a tri-band solution, which is one of the first to operate at 5.9 GHz. The device has a channel width of 160 MHz and provides a connection speed of up to 2.5 Gbps.
The device is equipped with four Gigabit Ethernet LAN ports and six high-gain antennas. The design of the WiFi 6 router matches the appearance of previous Synology routers. 2.5GbE port configurable for WAN or LAN use supports superfast internet plans or high-performance devices.
Along with the release of the RT6600ax, Synology introduced SRM 1.3, a new version of its proprietary router management software that brings new network management features, including full VLAN support that separates IoT devices from other devices on the home network. The DS Router mobile client has also been updated.
Synology RT6600ax price and availability
Synology RT6600ax WiFi 6 router will hit the market at the end of this month. The cost of the router is $299.99, and it can be pre-ordered through the Bhphotovideo.com website.
Earlier this year, Asus announced a new AiMesh router, the Asus ZenWiFi AX Hybrid (XP4). The new WiFi 6 Mesh is available individually and also in a set consisting of two devices. It is a hybrid router that is advertised as a solution for thick-walled environments using WiFi and powerline technology. According to Asus, you can use it to cover a living area of up to 510 square meters with sufficient WiFi reception. And it is priced at $329.99.
