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Why are my actual wi-fi download speeds so much slower than my available download speed?
I am using the Nighthawk AX1800 WiFi 6 Router. Latest firmware is installed (V1.0.15.146). I have an Asus VivoBook M712D running Windows 10. I also have a Moto G Stylus 5G for my mobile device. I...
calday wrote:
Why are my actual wi-fi download speeds so much slower than my available download speed? I understand that naturally wifi is slower than a wired connection, but I bought this router because it advertised "AX1800—1.5X better performance than an AC router, up to 1.8Gbps for fast wireless speeds."
1.8 GBps? Only on planet Zog.
You are talking about wifi speeds here?
It might be worth a bit of background reading.
Understand Wi-Fi 4/5/6 (802.11 n/ac/ad/ax)
@duckware knows their stuff and can bust a few myths and cut through marketing hype.