I purchased my first Synology RT6600ax April 2023. About 6months later I decided to purchase a second one and use as a Mesh (meaning like Orbi and other units tying them together). Depending on your square footage of your home, you may or may not need more than one. Some may need updwards of 3 at best or 4 or more for much larger homes. The average person likely only need between 1-3 with 2 being ideal for most.
Let me start by saying you don't have to be a Techy person to setup Synology routers. The user interface (Linux) is very clean and easy to use. Adding additional RT6600ax units are super easy as well during setup. All "looks" not jokes aside, don't be fooled by it's appearance. As a matter of fact, who cares as long as it performs and that's where Synology comes in. "Set it and forget it!" You can set up to a total of 4 different WiFi names to connect to plus add a Guest one for a total of 5, to keep lets say IoT (Internet of Things) = Smart devices separate from your Gaming and/or Streaming devices. I have my Main, Gaming, Media, IoT, and Guest. You can name them whatever you like.
What I like most about Synology unlike others... NO SUBSCRIPTIONS! Their security is top-notch as well as downloadable apps are free and useful. You can also create and run let say a VPN on the router and allow only specific traffic to use it and allow others to bypass it. Super cool. Set it and forget it!
Now, let me say this because I've been reading some reviews here and there about Synology support and speed. I'm going to call BS on the majority and call those the entitled group who feels like their needs are important over all things possibe, not of reality. HEY OVER HERE... I'M #1... ANSWER ME NOW!!! Have to laugh at most of them or those that are just trying to re-invite their own understanding, not of what it really is. First off, if you have AT&T or another provider whose modem/router combo is the primary source of your internet, you MUST set that device in what's called Bridge mode or pass-through. That means the traffic will pass through it to your Synology router which will be the acting DNS (Communication and Traffic Router) for your service. Your Service Provider such as AT&T will not support you adding your own equipment and the Techs will surely play dumb because it's not their job to hook up and configure your 3rd party equipment. It's not Synology job to support your speed issues coming in through the providers equipment. So there's this tall tell that if one doesn't help me, surely the other will. They're 2 different entities that work together but not for us to get 100% of what we think we're entitled to have. The speeds you pay for are ALWAYS to be looked at as UP TO that speed. Speeds don't stay the same. Many factors will affect your speed. You phone don't need 1gig gong to it. It can't handle it. So it won't detect it. The 1 gig or whatever your speed you're paying for is the shared speed amongst all of your devices. As one device uses a block of that speed you have, it will affect the speed of other devices. The more the devices sharing, the less each device will get and it's ok as long as it's working. If your speeds are terrible, maybe look at whose downloading large sums of data affecting your speed. Otherwise, normal "legal" traffic usage with tons of devices should suffice.
Ok, back to my review. Getting back on track... I have 2 RT6600ax routers. As I move through my house, my connection transitions to the other without interruption. I pay for up to 1gig. I'm getting through to the routher a speed of 987 pretty consistent when I check. Sometimes it'll drop to 950. We have over 30 devices. Smart home with several phones/tablets, handheld consoles when the grandkids and guest come over in addition to 3 gaming systems, 4 computers, and 5 TVs going at any given time and/or at the same time. There's a lot going on on my network. Synology handles them with ease. 2 are hardcore gamers. Ping and Speed are everything to them. There are times I may have to work from home. When I do, even with all of that traffic, as most who work from home knows (No one can be doing a lot or it'll affect calls and/or my work.) I don't have those issues.
I've been happy with my RT660ax here. Just last year I purchased 2 additional for our second guest home. There, we have over 20 smart cameras around the property. It's out in the country where the fastest speed is only up to 25MB! It's also a smart home with about 40 something devices in all there. Synology handles all of those devices. It utilizes the shared speed control amongst all of those devices with that speed. I do have to admit, no gamers there. They hate it. Maybe in the future the speeds will get better but no router will make magic with speeds like that but what it will do is ease the pain and Synology RT6600ax does that.
Lastly, as an update, yes, the signals show up as 6ghz aka WiFi 6. Also, it's very easy to manage your network on the go. It's really a powerful router. Some of my friends have switched to the same router as well since acknowledging my experience. You won't regret your purchase.
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| connectivity tech | Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi, Ethernet | Wi-Fi, Ethernet, USB | Ethernet | Wi-Fi,USB,WAN,LAN | Wi-Fi |
| number of ports | 5 | 2 | 6 | — | 5 | 5 |
| data transfer rate | 1 gigabits per second | 4300 megabits per second | 5700 megabits per second | — | 5400 megabits per second | 4200 megabits per second |
| wireless standard | 802 11 A, 802 11 AC, 802 11 AX, 802 11 N | 2.4 ghz radio frequency | 802 11 AX, 802 11 AC, 802 11 N, 802 11 G, 802 11 A | 802 11 BE, 802 11 AX, 802 11 AC, 802 11 N, 802 11 G | 802 11 AX | 802 11 A, 802 11 B, 802 11 G, 802 11 AX |
| frequency band class | tri band | tri band | dual band | tri band | tri band | dual band |
| lan port bandwidth | Gigabit Ethernet | > 1000 Mbps | 2.5 Gigabit | — | 1000 Mbps | 2500 Mbps |
| max upstream rate | — | — | 5700 megabits per second | — | 5400 megabits per second | 4200 megabits per second |
| RAM size | 1 GB | — | 1 GB | — | 512 MB | 512 MB |
| security protocol | WPA/WPA2-Personal, WPA/WPA2-Enterprise, WPA2/WPA3-Personal, WPA3-Personal/Enterprise, Wi-Fi Enhanced Open (OWE), Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) 2.0 | WPA2/WPA3 | WPA3-Personal, WPA2-Enterprise, WPS | — | WPA3, WPA2, WPA2-Enterprise | WPS support, WPA/WPA2/WPA3-Personal, WPA/WPA2-Enterprise |
| frequency | 5.9 GHz | 5 GHz | 5 GHz | 6 GHz | 6 GHz | 160 MHz |
| operating system | — | — | Windows, App, Mac OS, Linus | — | Proprietary router operating system | ASUSWRT |
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| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6 | Wi-Fi 6 | Wi-Fi 5 | Wi-Fi 5 |
| Bands | Tri-band | Dual-band | Dual-band | Tri-band |
| LAN Ports | 2.5 GbE x 1, 1 GbE x 3 | 2.5 GbE x 1, 1 GbE x 3 | 1 GbE x 4 | 1 GbE x 1 |
| Range | 3,500 square ft. | 3,500 square ft. | 3,000 square ft. | 2,000 square ft. |
| Max connected devices | 200 | 150 | 100 | 90 |
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| Product Dimensions | 14.25 x 10 x 4 inches |
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| Item Weight | 4.05 pounds |
| ASIN | B09ZQ5W4G7 |
| Item model number | RT6600ax (US) |
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| Best Sellers Rank | #14,221 in Electronics (See Top 100 in Electronics) #108 in Computer Routers |
| Date First Available | May 11, 2022 |
| Manufacturer | Synology |
| Country of Origin | Taiwan |
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Amazing Router, searched high and low to find this
I purchased the 6600AX. Wow what a cool router. I had purchased and returned SO many routers after having a G***** N*** Mesh System that was hacked (still sourcing the compromised IoT device but presumably from a Chrome plugin), compromising my security cameras and smart home and getting a virus on my MacBook. So far this is one of the best backend UI, Mobile App, ease of setup, and powerful range of any router I've tried these past few months. I've even considered getting firewall hardware devices combined with routers... However with this, I just need one device, no mesh or additional access points, and the coverage is mind blowing compared to what I've tried. This routers login is more like a PC, you can add and delete apps. The setup was a breeze and the complexity is however you make it. My favorite part about this router is that I can add segmented networks. I have specific wifi for cameras, for IoT, for browsing, VPN, and work. You can specify how each network operates. AND each network runs on both 5ghz and 2.5ghz. I can add a Guest Network as well but haven't needed it. I had also purchased (and returned) another 6E router that was $350. The range did not reach my entire condo. Although only 1400 sq ft, almost every router on the market I tried needed another hub or WAP access point to get through a bedroom, bathroom, and living room wall. The RT6600AX is located in the farthest corner and reaches everywhere in my home. Although you can add either a 560 or 2200AC to the 6600AX to expand coverage, but I have not needed it with this one. A+++. The Synology RM (router manager program running the backend) is one of the most frequently updated brands on the market I believe. That was another big selling point for me. I feel like that is what makes devices safer and easier to manage. I also never review, but hoping that someone else frustrated finding a router who puts security at the top of their list, may find this helpful.
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RicardoReviewed in Mexico on March 30, 2023
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