Do I need a WiFi 6E router to use a WiFi 6E desktop?

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Yes, the desktop and router must both support WiFi 6E to use the 6 GHz band. Without a 6E router, your 6E desktop operates on 5 GHz WiFi 6 — still fast, but missing the low-congestion 6 GHz benefit.

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