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Beto001
Jan 17, 2022Follower
Ac1750 Wi-Fi cable modem router
I’m paying for 600mbps but I’m only getting 150-250 mbps while downloading things on my Xbox and on my pc I can only get 50mbps. I talked to my internet provider and said my modem can do only 300mbps but it doesn’t explain why I only get 50mbps on my pc. I’m just confused and need answers. I am not hard wired either.
3 Replies
- wcalifasProdigy
There is no router that will give you 600mbps over wireless. Wired will give you your paid speeds.
- plemansGuru - Experienced User
You can hit 600mbps over wireless.
but it takes high quality devices you're testing on and more of a flagship/high end router.
Your desktop? What wireless chip is in it? Many people have single band wireless chips. And the 2.4ghz is a much much slower band. Hitting 50mbps over it is pretty decent.
You won't hit 600mbps over wireless with that device.
a more realistic expectation is that 300mbps.
- michaelkenwardGuru - Experienced User
Beto001 wrote:
my modem can do only 300mbps but it doesn’t explain why I only get 50mbps on my pc. I’m just confused and need answers. I am not hard wired either.The usual invitation to do some background reading on wifi speeds.
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 the marketing hype brands put on boxes.