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Vantrel WR-8242 Core AX5400 Dual-band Wi-Fi 6 Mesh System (3-Pack)

Wi-Fi Routers · Vantrel · SKU WR8242-CORE · Released 2019 · Updated 2026-10-20

Key facts

Benchmark index5,260 (Wi-Fi Routers scale)
Category rank#1,930
Street price$319
Power31 W
Performance per dollar16.49
Released2019

Specifications

BrandVantrel
ModelVantrel WR-8242 Core
Wi-Fi standardWi-Fi 6 (IEEE 802.11ax)
Speed classAX5400 (sum of per-band PHY rates)
BandsDual-band (2.4 / 5 GHz)
Spatial streams2×2 + 4×4
Max channel width160 MHz
Modulation1024-QAM
Multi-Link Operation (MLO)Not supported
WAN port1 Gbps RJ45
LAN ports1× 2.5 Gbps + 3× 1 Gbps
SecurityWPA3, WPA2
Mesh3 nodes, dedicated wireless backhaul
Coverageup to 9,900 sq ft

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