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KqunKqpar
Nov 20, 2024Tutor
bad bandwith distribution
Hi With QoS and priotiy hight or without QoS my laptop on wifi never got more then 30 mbps (when im lucky) out of my 500. My wired laptop got it all when i test the internet connection, never ha...
plemans
Nov 20, 2024Guru - Experienced User
1. what router do you have?
2. what band are you connected to? 2.4ghz or 5ghz?
3. QoS isn't recommended at speeds over 250mbps. so if you have 600mbps, disable qos
4. what firmware is on the router?
5. What modem is it connected to?
6. What wireless chip is in the laptop?
KqunKqpar
Nov 20, 2024Tutor
1. what router do you have? Nighthawk RAX50v2
2. what band are you connected to? 2.4ghz or 5ghz? both behave the same way
3. QoS isn't recommended at speeds over 250mbps. so if you have 600mbps, disable qos yes i know but i tried it anyway in case it would help
4. what firmware is on the router? Firmware Version V1.1.4.28_2.1.26
5 and 6 are you serious? if you are it should have a warnin on the box : Check you laptop chipset and your modem chipset before buying this product it just work on specific ones!
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