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Getting half wifi speeds compared to wired speeds with Orbi AX6000
Hello All. Sorry if this has been asked, but I was wondering if anyone could shed some light on my issue. I have Gigabit internet through XFINITY. If I perform a speed test using my PC (hardw...
Thanks for the reply.
I am using a Pixel 3XL (which is Wireless AC) and when i check the settings it says link speed of 866 Mbps. Also, it is using Channel 48.
I also try testing with work laptop which also hace wireless AC, and getting similar results, when only a few feet away from the main Orbi router.
When standing close to the satellite, I also get similar speeds, typically capping at around 450 Mbps.
I am just curious as to why I cannot utilize full bandwidth over wifi and reach something closer than what I get when testing through wired conenction.
LInk speed isn't the same as actual throughput speeds. Throughput tends to be roughly 55-65% of what link speed is. (better for higher performing wifi chips/devices).
Thats what the link to duckware is about. It goes over some of those misconceptions about wireless speeds/performance that people tend to have.
OK. I understand.. Thanks for your help and explanation.