Nighthawk AX5400 setup?

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HI i just upgraded from the cax30 after the issue it just had and decided to not go the router combo any more as its just to much of a hassle.. i currently have a 1.2g speed plan with xfinity, my current setup is a cm2000 modem and a nighthawk ax5400 router. Im a streamer and wife works from home we have about 20 connected devices with two being hardwired with a cat8. So first i would like to know about setting up the router, i noticed on the settings and advance setting a lot of the options are not enabled by default. is there any that i can enable for a added benefit or speed gain? second im also receiving speeds of around 100/40 on 2.4ghz wifi and around 400/40 on 5ghz wifi any help would be very appreciated

FURRYe38 · Answer

What wired speeds do you see with a wired PC connected to the CM modem then with PC connected to the RAX router connected to the CM modem.
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What wireless devices do you have? Not many wireless devices will ever see anything near 900Mpbs over wireless. 2x2 MIMO devices max out at around 500-700Mpbs. Depending on there design and support. 4x4 MIMO devices can support speeds near 900Mpbs and over. Wired devcies should see near 900Mpbs and a bit over. FYI, the RAX router you have only has support for 1Gb on the WAN and LAN ports so you'll never seen the ISP 1.2Gb unless you find a router that has a multi gig WAN and LAN Ports.&nbsp;

Kitsap · Answer

RichieRich517&nbsp;wrote:Wired I’m getting 800/40 to 900/40 on both CM and RAX I have connected through Wi-Fi some apple products, two smart tv, nest thermostat, security cam, smart switches, and two google homes, alexa smart hub, and a couple other thingsBased on your Wi-Fi and hard wired throughput, you have done a good job with your setup and configuration.&nbsp;A better understanding of Wi-Fi throughput might be in order.&nbsp; A good reference document is here:&nbsp;https://www.duckware.com/tech/wifi-in-the-us.html&nbsp;Do not try to digest it all at once.&nbsp; Suggest you focus first on the initial three sections.&nbsp;For consistency, recommend you use the operating system specific application from Ookla for your testing.&nbsp; It avoids use of a web browser and is available in the play stores.

Kitsap · Answer

RichieRich517&nbsp;wrote:Honestly im not that tech savvy but I say I can defend my self well. So yesterday I’ve tried it all from repositioning the router to changing Wi-Fi channels I even tried with no devices connected to Wi-Fi and any use my iPhone 12 Pro with the ookla speed test app. Wi-Fi speeds are terrible I can only get a max of 117/40 over 2.4ghz and for 5ghz max I’ve gotten was around close to 500/40 speed. Is that really the most I can get? my old Wi-Fi router combo the CAX30 was delivering faster speeds then that over Wi-Fi. I’m considering returning product and buying the M73s mesh system in Costco and help would be greatPut some numbers on the "faster speeds" from your CAX30, a dual-band router.&nbsp;I refer you to the appendix N of the Duckware document.&nbsp; Avoid the Tri-band Hype.&nbsp; Sometimes the third band does more harm than good.&nbsp;If you get a different system, start a new thread in the appropriate community for mesh systems.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;

RichieRich517 · Answer

Wired I’m getting 800/40 to 900/40 on both CM and RAX I have connected through Wi-Fi some apple products, two smart tv, nest thermostat, security cam, smart switches, and two google homes, alexa smart hub, and a couple other things

RichieRich517 · Answer

Honestly im not that tech savvy but I say I can defend my self well. So yesterday I’ve tried it all from repositioning the router to changing Wi-Fi channels I even tried with no devices connected to Wi-Fi and any use my iPhone 12 Pro with the ookla speed test app. Wi-Fi speeds are terrible I can only get a max of 117/40 over 2.4ghz and for 5ghz max I’ve gotten was around close to 500/40 speed. Is that really the most I can get? my old Wi-Fi router combo the CAX30 was delivering faster speeds then that over Wi-Fi. I’m considering returning product and buying the M73s mesh system in Costco and help would be great

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Nighthawk AX5400 setup?

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