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Topology
Feb 06, 2020Virtuoso
Router-Internet Speed using Nighthawk App
Using a RAX120 router (1.0.1.114) connected to a CM1200 modem (1.02.02) with 1000Mbps service from Xfinity, the Nighthawk App (2.4.18.7 on iPhone 11 Pro) reports a download speed of 400-600Mbps – whi...
michaelkenward
Feb 07, 2020Guru - Experienced User
Topology wrote:
Using a RAX120 router (1.0.1.114) connected to a CM1200 modem (1.02.02) with 1000Mbps service from Xfinity, the Nighthawk App (2.4.18.7 on iPhone 11 Pro) reports a download speed of 400-600Mbps – which is approximately 50% of the expected 1000Mbps speed.
What speeds do you get with wired devices? Wifi is never going to be as fact as wired.
I don't know why you "expected" 1000Mbps. 400-600Mbps is faster than most wifi clients manage, regardless of the Internet speed.
Can your iPhone get faster speeds on other routers?
How about using other speedtest sites?
You might find it enlightening to read this [page:
Understand Wi-Fi 4/5/6 (802.11 n/ac/ad/ax)
I'm sure you can find other pages that will tell you what to expect from your phone.