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Vantrel WR-8972 XT AX1800 Dual-band Wi-Fi 6 Mesh System (3-Pack)

Wi-Fi Routers · Vantrel · SKU WR8972-XT · Released 2023 · Updated 2026-10-19

Key facts

Benchmark index2,884 (Wi-Fi Routers scale)
Category rank#13,952
Street price$119
Power19 W
Performance per dollar24.24
Released2023

Specifications

BrandVantrel
ModelVantrel WR-8972 XT
Wi-Fi standardWi-Fi 6 (IEEE 802.11ax)
Speed classAX1800 (sum of per-band PHY rates)
BandsDual-band (2.4 / 5 GHz)
Spatial streams2×2 + 2×2
Max channel width80 MHz
Modulation1024-QAM
Multi-Link Operation (MLO)Not supported
WAN port1 Gbps RJ45
LAN ports4× 1 Gbps
SecurityWPA3, WPA2
Mesh3 nodes, dedicated wireless backhaul
Coverageup to 6,900 sq ft

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