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Nighthawk R8500 vs WiFi 6
I was wondering if there is a limit to IoT devices connected to the router. I have probably 30 right now and with working from home, router seems to struggle. I don't have any 6g devices so wonderi...
what actual issue do you get?
Do speeds slow down? And if so to what?
Are you getting an error?
Whats are you actually seeing?
Thats a bit of key as details can help.
What speeds do you get over 5ghz?
What speeds are you getting over wired and 2.4ghz?
What modem/gateway is it connected to?
The issue is mainly in the two WFH. On conf calls a lot of times it breaks up. On the video conf calls I have had to use my cell phone for audio and my computer for video just to be able to have the call. This is on the wireless 5g. On the wired computer, and file downloads are taking a long time.
I have not tried to pull data on what speeds we are getting on each bandwidth. Not sure I actually know how to do that per device. The cable modem provide by Spectrum is a Ubee.
use the speedtest app to test the 2.4, 5, and wired speeds.
Test the speeds at the router and then again at the location your working from.
That'll give us a baseline for the router and how much loss you're getting due to distance/interference/etc.
Also, look at the ubee and find an actual model number. They make a lot .
how big is your home and what are the interior walls made of.