WiFi 6 motherboard to a WiFi 5 router

1o8op · November 18, 2019

Hey guys I was just wondering if I can still be able to connect my WiFi 6 antenna ( in a Crosshair VIII Hero) to my 802.11ac router? I appreciate any helpful answers!

Eigenvektor · November 18, 2019

Yes, 802.11ax is backwards compatible with 802.11ac (and a/b/g/n). You won't be able to use its new features though.

https://blog.aerohive.com/802-11ax-frequently-asked-questions/

https://arstechnica.com/gadgets/2018/11/802-eleventy-which-802-11ax-and-802-11ay-explained/2

sphbecker · November 19, 2019

That is my current setup, different motherboard, but I have the same Intel AX200 chipset. Works great! My router is an old Wave 1 AC router, but I am still getting about 500mbps, which is about all I could expect out of that router.

Get the latest drivers from Intel's page for WiFi. I am not sure was Asus has on their site, but if they are any older than about 30 days, you will want Intel's. That chipsets early drivers had a bug that limited performance.