Would YOU Buy a $1000 Wireless Router?? Ruckus R700 Enterprise Access Point
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When I picked up a Ruckus R700, I had a good idea of what I wanted to do to test it out. But that all changed when I started benchmarking... Note: Yes, we know it's not a router, but most people aren't familiar with access points and will better understand what a router is. AORUS X7 Pro link: aorus.com (Link to the version with proper AORUS branding youtu.be Sponsor link: linustechtips.com Pricing & discussion: linustechtips.com Support us: linustechtips.com Join our community forum: bit.ly twitter.com @LinusTech Intro Screen Music Credit: Adhesive Wombat -
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This video begins by outlining a plan to review and benchmark the Ruckus R700 enterprise access point, a hardware item priced around a thousand dollars, and to compare it against a cross-section of other high end access points from brands like Ubiquiti and Meraki. The host explains a shift in approach from building a large exhaustive spreadsheet to focusing on meaningful, real world inquiry about whether enthusiasts should care about this product category at all. He sets the stage by discussing the motivation behind enterprise grade wireless gear and the perspective of a dedicated enthusiast audience. The discussion then pivots to test design, emphasizing the importance of multi client scenarios and real world usage rather than single client speeds in isolation. Throughout, the host connects the technical goals to practical outcomes, such as how a high end AP might fit into a home or small business environment.
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Questions answered
- Do high end enterprise access points like the Ruckus R700 make sense for enthusiast consumers?
- For most enthusiasts and home users the video suggests the answer is mostly no due to cost and features that are unlikely to be used in a typical home network.
- How does the R700 perform under heavy multi-client load and gaming/streaming scenarios?
- The R700 handles 2.4 GHz well under stress but shows degradation during heavy multi-client load at 5 GHz where occasional choppiness and interruptions can occur, while overall throughput remains strong and latency remains acceptable in many cases.
- Would a consumer grade setup with extenders or multiple APs be preferable for a large home?
- Yes, for most people a cheaper consumer AP setup with multiple units and proper channel planning tends to be more economical and, if clients are well distributed, can achieve better overall performance than a single high-end AP.