Netgear M5 IS All You Need

Bold Statement. Yes— but True for most situations.

So why the pic of the iPhone? Because you need iPhone 11+ that support Wifi 6.

The M5 offers longer range than the M1, 5G cellular and Wifi 6, including 2.4Ghz Wifi 6.

Ok so what about 2.4— it’s worthless.

Wrong. Wifi 6 gives it a shot— a strong one.

The Proof:

Prior to testing today I’d avoid 2.4 at all costs. Today I ran numerous tests with a M1 iPad on 2.4 and 12 Pro on 2.4 with Switcher Studio streaming in 1080 to Facebook with Medium latency. Results: twice in 12 minutes the network latency shot up to freeze the feed for a couple seconds. With both devices on 2.4 at that latency (medium)— That IMO is HUGE! What made the biggest for both networks was disabling “Broadcast Network Name” in the desktop control panel on the M5. It means you’ll have to manually enter the wifi name on your phones and iPads, but the benefit it definitely worth it in dense environments.

720 Streaming Test:

Both devices on 2.4. Streaming in 720 Medium - 12min stream - no issues.

Wifi 6 has longer range than Wifi 5 (AC). The M5 2.4ghz radio has 3dm gain on the 5ghz radio. Think of it like: The 5ghz network transmits at 15dBm. The 2.4 is essentially 18dBm in comparison for how 2.4 works with range (testing and scans provide proof).

So what does that translate into for distance gained over Netgear M1?

A 20mhz width 5ghz network worked with a wireless 720 on High latency in SS over 130’. With 2.4 on AC could equal at least another 5-10’. With Wifi 6, that could be further 15-20’.

If you have 1 camera you need far away - put it on the 2.4 network on your M5 and it might save you from pulling our the bigger - harder-to-travel-with routers.

Cheers!