Synology RT6600ax
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johnsonsut

11 months ago

I have a DSL router from Sunrise (older part) and the WLAN is very poor (even on the same floor) and I would like to have a good stable solution for all 3 floors. Sunrise DSL router - goes to a DGS-1210-10MP 8 port D-Link switch and then I want a good router + possibly a WLAN mesh (should be WLAN 6, support MU-MIMO). What should I combine the RT6600ax with for 2-3 separate access points (preferably a mesh)? What is suitable for this or should I go for a semi-professional router (I would prefer to have port mirroring in the WLAN router, but the upstream switch can already do this).

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digimouse

11 months ago

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Hello, I have my RT6600ax behind a Swisscom router on which the WLAN is switched off. I use the WLAN from the Synology router and have a mesh network with a Synology WRX560. This works without any problems and is stable.
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Nemo.13

2 years ago

I would like to install this router before the modem and am looking for a fibre to ethernet adapter.

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a4handy

2 years ago

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The modem or converter must be installed BEFORE the router, otherwise it will not work. You must know whether you have AON, GPON or XGS-PON. The converter or the bridge must be approved! It is best to contact your supplier, they often have converters and bridges for their connections.
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dominvewen

2 years ago

hello all First of all - I am a layman. I have 2 Tapo200s in use at my house. I realise that this is not secure. Now it has officially happened (probably before), the cameras have been hacked! The other day I had the electrician (direct neighbour) here, he had a very close look at my router. Only a box from Swisscom. Now I have done some research. There are VPN routers where - if I understood correctly - the Tapos would also be safe. So I need a router that is constantly protected with VPN and that I, as a layman, have no problems setting up. Unless you have another suggestion. Can I recommend this Synology device? Is VPN constantly switched on with this device? Can I freely choose the VPN provider for this device? And which VPN provider would you choose? Thanks a lot!

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Anonymous

2 years ago

Hello, If you want all your internet traffic to be protected by VPN, this router does NOT (to my knowledge) allow you to do this. It is possible to install "VPN Plus Server" on the Synology RT6600ax and set up a VPN server on the router. This will allow you to access your home network securely from anywhere. You can find all the documentation on this application here: https://kb.synology.com/fr-fr/SRM/help/VPNPlusServer/vpnplus_server_desc?version=1_3 That said, this option may be suitable for you. It should be possible to configure the cameras to be accessible only from the home network (the Synology RT6600ax can easily be configured to restrict Internet access to specific devices...). To access your cameras, you just need to connect to your router via VPN.
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Anonymous

2 years ago

Question for the community in general: I ordered an rt6600ax here, but I now think that it is oversized for our needs. I use a 4bay Synology NAS, would like to set up remote access via VPN and have everything as simple as possible. We have one smart home device at the moment, an Apple Homepod, possibly a second one will be added. We have a 120m2 on two levels, downstairs room and an office, I want to connect PC directly to router, upstairs is the TV with AppleTV and Xbox, where actually another MeshPunkt should go. We stream etc. I play games from time to time. Question: Is the rt6600ax with a mesh point (WRX560) worth it here or is an rt2600ac with a mesh point (MR2200) or at best a second rt2600ac also sufficient? I want to be able to create a firewall, secure access from outside and two to three networks. Thanks for your input.

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RudeUrm

2 years ago

...the question is whether a meshpoint is still necessary. The 6600 runs very stably in our house and covers a good 130 square metres on one floor with thick walls. I decided against the 2600 because of its age and the supply of updates.
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Märek

2 years ago

Hello all, I have a question about the different modes. I have a Giga Connect Box at home which can be operated in Bridge Mode. Can I connect the RT6600ax to the Giga Connect Box in Router mode, or does the RT6600ax have to be in AP mode. As I could see from the manual, certain functions are restricted in AP mode, but a VPN home and remote access to the router for WoL should still be possible as far as I know. Does anyone know a bit more about this? Thank you already for your answers.

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Anonymous

2 years ago

Hi Yes, the router works, just plug your Giga Box into the WAN port. I also do it that way. Only if you use TV with a TV box should it be connected directly to the Giga Box.
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Anonymous

3 years ago

Hello all I bought the RT6600ax, because the Netgear Nighthawk R7000 after moving only with difficulty covers the whole house (in the 120m2 flat earlier also at the limit). The many reviews and tests (also very serious ones) have attested the Synology RT6600ax one of the best ranges and data throughputs in the distance. That's why I bought this router. But it is even weaker than the Nighthawk R7000. Is there something wrong with it (all transmission rates are set to high)? Thank you for your answers.

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Anonymous

3 years ago

Does this device no longer have an SD slot? I found this very practical with the RT2600ac for the download station. Can you then simply connect a USB stick? How is the range/speed compared to the RT2600ac? Especially the range would be an argument for an upgrade.

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Raffaele Santuari

3 years ago

No, there is no SD slot, but on the far left there is a USB 3.2 interface for connecting an external storage device or printer. All in all, the RT6600ax achieves a data peak of 6.6 Gbit/s, whereby it allows a channel width of up to 160 MHz. Regarding the range, various tests speak of 400 square metres.

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