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markfMK
Guide
Dec 27, 2020

WAX610 WiFi Speeds

Hi
I’ve had my WAX connected up for the last couple of days with various results.

I’ve setup a dedicated 5ghz and separate 2.4ghz networks.

I’ve got FTTP BT 900mb broadband coming into the house. Hardwire from switch gives 950mb most of the time.

WiFi on 5ghz seems to be hit and miss. Even standing a few feet from the AP?

Next to device range - 410 (great) to 110 on an iPhone 12 Pro Max

Any advice?

Thanks

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  • plemans's avatar
    plemans
    Guru - Experienced User

    The WAX610 (AX1800) is a 2x2 access point that functions in 80hz spectrum for 5ghz. Meaning even at closes range using an AX devices, your maximum link speed is 1200mbps. That's link speed and not throughput speed. throughput speed is usually 55-65% of that. And that's if you're connecting to both 2x2 antenna's, if you're connecting with an AX class device,  and if you're close to it.

    something else to keep in mind with business class access points is they're designed to handle many devices but not necessarily handle them at the fastest speeds. Its because they're supposed to provide consistent overall coverage for all devices.  

    You're going to see speeds drop off as you move away from it as speeds drop off faster with 5ghz than it does with 2.4ghz. 

    I've got a similar performance with my WAX*** device. My RAX200 (AX1100) and my CAX80 (ax6000) are both much faster in peak performance than what my WAX is. But my WAX can handle many more devices without stutter, can run multiple ssids, vlans, etc. 

    • markfMK's avatar
      markfMK
      Guide
      Hi, many thanks for coming back to me.

      Interesting that my original idea was to go with the RAX200 and then look at a extender like the EAX80. I wonder have I gone down the wrong route.

      Out of interest is the EAX80 connected via Ethernet or wifi?

      Thanks again
      • plemans's avatar
        plemans
        Guru - Experienced User

        markfMK wrote:


        Out of interest is the EAX80 connected via Ethernet or wifi?---the eax can connection via ethernet or wifi but if its connected via ethernet (in access point mode) it doesn't run as a mesh device. The only devices i know that support mesh mode in wired or wireless is the orbi mesh and the one version of nighthawk (mk60)

        Thanks again

         

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