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hiennguyen
Jul 25, 2021Aspirant
AC1900 C7000 slow wifi speeds but good wired speed
We are with Comcast 800Mbps package. I did couple of tests as below 1. Wired speed at around 550Mbps 2. Wireless speed on the 5GHz band at around 250Mbps (both devices Macbook 2019 and Windows lapt...
hiennguyen
Jul 26, 2021Aspirant
Thanks once again for further clarification michaelkenward. What would you say about my 3rd test? Same data source (C7000) but via different wireless connection (i.e. Access Point connected to C7000 using cable) - I actually used TPLink RE505X as AP in this case. I don't mind using TPLink RE505X as AP and turn off wifi signal from C7000 but it just doesn't make sense to have another device (while we can avoid it)
michaelkenward
Jul 26, 2021Guru - Experienced User
Is your wifi speed too slow for things you are trying to do?
- hiennguyenJul 26, 2021Aspirant
michaelkenward I am trying to understand why you keep asking unrelated questions.
- michaelkenwardJul 27, 2021Guru - Experienced User
I'm trying to understand why you are worrying about your wifi speed.
As explained, several times, there is almost certainly nothing you can do about it. Nor is there anything wrong with your modem/router.
Forget about the wifi speed and worry about what the real problem is. Maybe you can fix that.
If you are just staring at a speed meter, have fun.