How do you know what kind of modem is compatible with WiFi 7 Mesh systems? We're thinking about getting the new Orbi 960 router. - eviltoast

So my dad wants to get the new Orbi 960 router but we’re not sure if our current DrayTek Vigor 130 modem is compatible. Is any kind of modem compatible with WiFi 7 mesh systems or maybe we need a built-in modem? Any help or insight is greatly appreciated! I’m asking because we have the Netgear NightHawk X10 but the house has a lot of lead etc. and wondering if the problem could actually be with the modem rather than the router. Hope this all makes sense! Thank you:)

  • pompompomvg@alien.topOPBEnglish
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    1 year ago

    Thanks for the insight - the issue is wifi coverage. He wants to buy wifi 7 for futureproofing so it does make sense for him actually.

    • Downtown-Reindeer-53@alien.topBEnglish
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      1 year ago

      There’s a little risk in that the standard is not yet adopted. Some years ago some early-to-market device buyers got passed by when there was a change in the spec and their hardware was unable to be upgraded. So, the hardware out there now is similarly risky. The other thing is that the stuff that’s out there is “early adopter priced”. It’s going to come down in price, and as tech marches on, performance will probably get better. Just sayin’.