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Slow wifi vs fast ethernet
Hello everybody, I am kind of a newbie, so I need some help in what to do. I just upgraded my interent and it is 200 mbps down and 10 mbps up (I know thats not the fastest, but hey it matters). I hav...
wcalifas wrote:Make sure your passwords for the wifi algorythym is set to WPA2-AES.
Absolutely: Basic Security Settings WPA2-PSK only!
wcalifas wrote:Over wireless you'll never get 200 mbps down. There's no wifi router that will give you those speeds, but wired will.
Suspect this is taken out of some context - a real N600 5 GHz client does certainly make more than 200 mb/s on the router model in question.
Your definitely right! Sorry for my ignorance, I did testing near my router and was getting 150 mbps down, even the wifi in my room was also! When I go downstairs, the test speed was like 90 mbps, although it changes depending on the room. It all makes sense! Especially since my router is in the corner of a room upstairs. Looks like I have to move it or get an 802.11 AC.
Thanks everyone! I learned a lot!
Thanks everyone! I learned a lot!
Hey NightHawk59, this is no ignorance at all. On the marketing papers, it's always fast 8-). We're happy you picked-up the essentials what is going on on a wireless, like clients which are always part of the equation, as well as distance plus the building structure which does lead to diferent PHY/link rates. Have wonderful time!