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R9
May 21, 2026Aspirant
R8000P unable to hit 1 Gbps - PPPoE CTF issue
Hi, So, I purchased this router, R8000P, way back in 2017. I recently upgraded my ISP plan to 1 Gbps. My connection is PPPoE. On a wired connection, I get around 950ish but on a wireless, I only g...
CrimpOn
May 21, 2026Guru - Experienced User
This router supports WiFi5 (802.11ac). The speed you report is about what one would expect with this technology.
(Internet search for "what speed can I expect with 802.11ac?")
A router supporting WiFi6 can possibly deliver higher speed...... but why do you care?