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Best Model to Buy 100Mbps
I currently have a RangeMax N150 WPN824N that is supposed to give me up to 150Mbps. On a wired connection nit does. But not wireless where I average 68Mbps. But it varies. I have a Samsing LED TV wit...
Hi krazybob
No point to be made.U R Most Welcome.
Just trying to pool knowledge to assist in getting the best out of your networking situation.
I think I see your point. Let's see if I've got this right and add more knowledge to your years of knowledge!Quote " I will only repeat the the theorhetical maximun speed of 802.11 n is 600Mbps"
The 802.11n is a specification/standard with different manufactures and models meeting the N spec range i.e. (54 - 600Mbps)."802.11n operates on both the 2.4 GHz and the 5 GHz bands. Support for 5 GHz bands is optional. It operates at a maximum net data rate from 54 Mbit/s to 600 Mbit/s. The IEEE has approved the amendment, and it was published in October 2009".
The N model of the router is and indicator to be devided by 2 (1 for each band, 2.4Hz and 5GHz respectively) to give you the rate at which data will move across
wifi to (speed capable) devices/clients you connect to your network.
I have Netgear WNDR4500v2 it is a N900 class router. (The D in the model number means this router will operate both bands at the same time).
900 devided by 2 = 450 which means I will get in theory up to 450 Mbps Data Transfer Rate across both bands.
Your's is the RangeMax N150
So your Data rate in theory will max would be 150 divided by 2 = 75Mbps Data Transfer Rate
This explains your "no more than 65Mbps on a good day".
Even with a Wifi card that can handle 300Mbps.
The R7000 in theory will give you 700Mbps
Runing around 600+13000Mbps
The Orbi is 3Gbps Clearly way more speed.
How well these two models perform I can't say as I have no experience with them... but one day... perhaps:smileyvery-happy:
Hope this helps
RSlack
Don't take advertised Wi-Fi speeds at face value. They are link speeds. Actual speeds will usually be between 35% and 50% of the link speed. Even the link speed will drop as distances or radio interference increase. So, 68 Mbps is pretty much on target for best-case expected speeds.
Personally, I would recommend an 802.11ac router. A dual-band 802.11n router will be cheaper but the price differential is small enough that an AC router will be worth the extra cost. It will also be much more capable of delivering 100 Mbps to your devices in the 5 GHz band. Don't expect much improvement in the 2.4 GHz band. 5 GHz is where it's at.
Thank you for the reply and your honesty.
So even if I upgrade I won't see a speed improvement on wireless. Why upgrade then? I already have an 802.11N. I have it set for 150Mbps and I dont get half of that.
No you cant complain the router if the client cant take advantage of the router speed. More over the advertized speed of 1770 is mere gimmick. even if you have two router bridged practically you cant achieve in that close speed. But yes you are good to go with R7800 unless you are stick to budget get R7000.
So if your concern is wireless speed. its definitely not the range but the Wireless N has a cap of 150-300Mbps. Most portable devices only have 1x1 antenna for transfer. Current TV and smart devices including phones started to come with 2x2 antenna when connected in N you might get 150Mbps or if AC band 866Mbps.
So you will see the improvement if you have AC band clients like say your TV in this scenario. But mobile clients will also see some improved response
I don't recall "complaining."
