MSI Radix AXE6600 WiFi 6E Tri-Band Gaming Router Review

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The Dashboard option on the console enables users to return to the dashboard from any location, while the Game Center option offers additional features, such as the Game Boost feature, which optimizes bandwidth for specific games. Additionally, users can customize the Dragon Shield and antenna lighting effects, set up Port Forwarding, configure the VPN server feature, and run ping diagnostics from this section. Furthermore, the Game Center section also allows users to activate RGB control through MSI Center, configure virtual servers, and define specific ports to forward to the static or reserved IP address of a computer on the network.


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In the advanced configuration, users can access the WAN settings to select the internet port in the 2.5 GbE or Gigabit port. The 2.5 GbE Ethernet port is conveniently pre-configured by default. Additionally, this section includes the activation and direction of ports and issues related to different levels of NAT, the "demilitarized zone" DMZ, and devices that require freedom to perform at the highest level without extra security. In the LAN setup, one can easily access fundamental network settings like the IP address, subnet mask, DHCP server configuration, DNS addresses, and MAC address reservations, inclusive of its associated lists. 


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The Wi-Fi settings allow users to adjust each band's transmission rate and power, with the router's latest MU-MIMO and Beamforming technology ensuring the best 6E signal, exceeding the 600 Mbps of the Wi-Fi 6 standard. Additionally, users can create virtual access points with SSIDs and different configurations to meet their needs, with configurable update intervals, encryption mode, and channel width for each band.


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Wi-Fi settings include Smart Connect, WPA, and password settings, channel width settings, and advanced wireless settings, such as RTS Threshold and TX Power settings. The Advanced Settings menu offers access to administrative tools and enables users to configure parental controls, WAN, LAN, USB, and firewall settings.


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 Furthermore, users can analyze the network status using ping, traceroute, nslookup, or netstat network.

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At desktop level,  MSI Center can be used to  manage a range of hardware settings provided by the manufacturer. Additionally, it facilitates the installation of several modules that can be used for various purposes such as performing computer diagnostics, backup management, and many more. The Mystic Light module, on the other hand, is specifically intended for managing the RGB segment of RadiX AXE6600 and other LED-light-equipped components.

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