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Odd speed tests
My ISP is Cox, and I'm on the 500 Mbps/10Mbps plan. When I run a speed test on the 2.4 band, it shows only about 50 Mbps d/l. If I check the d/l speed with the Nighthawk app on my Android phone, it ...
You'll not see speed on 2.4Ghz anywhere near 500Mpbs. Due to limitation of the frequency and configuration and design of wifi devices, most you may see is around 200-300 depending on wifi device design and support.
https://www.increasebroadbandspeed.co.uk/realistic-speeds-wi-fi-5-and-wi-fi-6
https://www.duckware.com/tech/wifi-in-the-us.htmlThat's good speed on 5Ghz though.
Thanks! Yes, I hit about 300 Mbps d/l on the 5.0 side. I generally use the 2.4 as I'm often outdoors on my patio, and the 5.0 doesn't handle walls very well.
That's the nature of 5Ghz, higher frequency of 5Ghz is impacted by building materials. 🙄
Would it pay to upgrade to something like a Nighthawk AX6 or Nighthawk 5-Stream AX5 WiFi 6?
How big is the home? Sq ft?
What's the lay out like?
Multi level?
Home is one level, 1,700 sq. ft. Typical Las Vegas construction, sheetrock inside, 6" fiberglass insulation, stucco outside, and tile roof.
what are your exterior walls made from?
if you spend that much time out there, it might be worth a wired outdoor rated access point
