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I have 1000Mbps (actually 942Mbps) internet connection and my WiFi is maximum 630Mpbs
Hi,
I have a Nighthawk AC2600 bought this January, and though I have a 1000Mbps (actually only 942Mpbs) internet connection (tested it directly from the modem before the router), on my Samsung 10 (capable of 2Gbps download speed) when I am close to the router, I get under 650Mbps.
Is there anything I can do about the router? Or is it defective?
Thank you
Its not just a netgear issue on how wifi is advertised. Its an industry wide issue. You're welcome to take it up with the industry as we find it just as frustrating as you. You know how frequently people come on here expecting to get 2600mbps speeds? All the time.
And its not realistic to advertise it. We 100% agree. But we're members of the public just like you are. We can't change it.
The problem starts because to understand what you're realistic speed is, you need to learn more about it. Most people don't understand and won't take the time to learn about it. Again, that link I posted does a great job of breaking it down. I won't continue to go over it when there's already been plenty of articles (and a great one I linked to) done on it.
Its the same as car manufacturers and speedometers. Just because my speedometer in my car goes to 150mph, doesn't mean the car will go that fast.
So what can you do about it? Instead of being frustrated, read the article to learn limitations and to understand wifi. Only with understanding can you see why we say "its performing as well as it can".
And the vast majority of people don't need 1gig service. Unless you're doing massive data transfers or streaming (taking more than 2-3) multiple 4k devices at the same time, its overkill for what you're using it for. If it was me, instead of investing more $ in routers and equipment, I'd downgrade back to 500mbps you had before.
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Wireless ratings aren't the same as wired.
And I take it you're referring to the Samsung galaxy S10? Otherwise i'm not sure what you're referring to with samsung 10.
Fyi, you won't hit gig speed over wireless on AC devices. Even AX devices are just hitting above gig speeds and thats in close proximity with an AX router and AX device.
I'd recommend reading through this article on wireless speeds for a better understanding why.
I understand very well that I won't hit 1000Mbps on the WiFi, I do not get 1000Mbps on wired actually, but I expect at least some 80%, OK?
Right now I have some 60%, and I spent an hour with the support, and they could not find a solution to that. I was getting from 630-635Mbps sitting very close to the router, after updating the firmware on the router. They are going to escalate to the second level.
I guess the router is having a problem.
what's your s10 that you're referring to?