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austex2021
Sep 04, 2021Follower
RAX45 doesnt reach 200 mbps on 2.4G
Just got a new RAX45 and like others the 2.4G does not reach 200MBPS (the 5G does reach it) 1. QoS is off 2. Docsis 3.0 modem I try to use the 5G as much as I can but from time 2 time the c...
plemans
Sep 04, 2021Guru - Experienced User
the 2.4ghz won't reach 200mbps.
2.4ghz is a slow network that also suffers from more interference that 5ghz.
the benefit to it is that it broadcasts further and through more materials. But this is also a con as thats what causes increased interference with other 2.4ghz networks.
You can try optimizing by choosing a wifi channel for the 2.4ghz that is te least used.