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reddeer7
Aspirant
Sep 30, 2025

Wifi speeds slower than what I am getting

I have 500/500mbps internet.   I have tested the speed on my desktop (wired) it showed 550/550mbps, but devices connected to wifi get slower speeds than what I get over wired. I tested some devices...
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reddeer7
Aspirant
Sep 30, 2025

RAX50

iPhone XS Max on 18.7.1

Laptop Wifi card: Realtek 8852BE-VT Wireless LAN WiFi 6 PCI-E NIC

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FURRYe38
Guru - Experienced User
Sep 30, 2025

How is the Basic and Advanced WiFi Settings on the routers web page configured? 

 

If you have Smart Connect, MIMO and beamforming enabled, you'll be good. 

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    reddeer7
    Aspirant
    Sep 30, 2025

    I have MU-MIMO and Beamforming turned on. I don't use Smart Connect.