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onebads2k
Jan 24, 2021Aspirant
cm1200 & XR500 half wifi speeds
So just moved to a new house, and I also got a new modem, a CM1200 for gigbit speeds. ISP is 1200mbps, and I was troubleshooting with them, but they said they are sending those speeds, so they t...
FURRYe38
Jan 24, 2021Guru - Experienced User
Most wifi devices max out at around 400-500Mpbs on 5Ghz AC. You not see anything near 900Mpbs on these devices. 2x2 antenna will be a limiting factor to higher speeds. 4x4 or higher allows for higher speeds to be seen.
onebads2k
Jan 24, 2021Aspirant
Direct connected to my xbox only sees 550-600 as well?
- FURRYe38Jan 24, 2021Guru - Experienced User
Do you have a wired PC or laptop to test with. I've never been confident in MS speed tests on game consoles. YOu can't set a different test site on consoles, where PC or laptop with Speed test app you can.