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Re: INTEL 9260 How To 1733 Mbps??

1733in2019
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INTEL 9260 How To 1733 Mbps??

I have HT160 enabled with the latest firmware update for the XR500.

Max speeds for 2.4 Ghz channel is set to 800, and 1733 for the 5 Ghz channel. (higher channels)

20/40 Coexistence is disabled. Not sure if that plays a role in this issue.

 

My Intel Wifi 9260 Card (latest driver installed) is only getting the max speed of 866 mbps.

 

Some have said the 5 Ghz needs to be on lower channels (please tell me what range) to get the 1733 on my Intel 9260 card.

 

All help is appreciated. (Not my screenshot, but for visual aid.)

 

Model: XR500|Nighthawk Pro Gaming Router
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plemans
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Re: INTEL 9260 How To 1733 Mbps??

couple things.

Make sure the intel drive is the most current. Intel drivers have had issues lately in my experience.  They've pushed out a couple updates lately that have helped with my 9260. 

to get the 1733mbps link rate, 160 hrz channel width must be used. This utilize the lower 5ghz channels and the dfs frequencies. Are you able to enable the 160 hrz channel width? 

What region do you have selected for your router?

 

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Netduma_Alex
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Re: INTEL 9260 How To 1733 Mbps??

So you've got Smart Connect disabled right? It might be steering you to the lower band.

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1733in2019
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Re: INTEL 9260 How To 1733 Mbps??

Correct, it's disabled.

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plemans
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Re: INTEL 9260 How To 1733 Mbps??

couple things.

Make sure the intel drive is the most current. Intel drivers have had issues lately in my experience.  They've pushed out a couple updates lately that have helped with my 9260. 

to get the 1733mbps link rate, 160 hrz channel width must be used. This utilize the lower 5ghz channels and the dfs frequencies. Are you able to enable the 160 hrz channel width? 

What region do you have selected for your router?

 

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1733in2019
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Re: INTEL 9260 How To 1733 Mbps??

I will try new DFS frequencies as you've mentioned. I do have HT160 enabled. I think you solved my problem... 

 

The chart in this link below shows 160hz isn't supported past channel 128... I will test the Channels 36-48 later today.

https://www.smallnetbuilder.com/basics/wireless-basics/33082-smallnetbuilder-s-wi-fi-dynamic-frequen...

https://www.networkcomputing.com/wireless-infrastructure/dynamic-frequency-selection-part-3-channel-...

 

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plemans
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Re: INTEL 9260 How To 1733 Mbps??

Plus my understanding is the XR500 supports the 160 hrz in continuous configuration not the 80 + 80 configuration. 

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Netduma-Fraser
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Re: INTEL 9260 How To 1733 Mbps??

Let us know how you get on with that suggestion. Also just to clarify, your concern is with the link rate? What speeds do you pay for and are you actually getting those speeds? Are you doing things via LAN where you can benefit from that high link rate?
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1733in2019
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FIXED!!!! 😄

 

I changed my 5ghz Channel from 150ish to low 40's and my link rate INSTANTLY changed to 1.7 Gbps...

 

Needless to say, I'm happy this has been resolved. I wish they told you these things "out of the box" instead of having to figure this stuff out yourself.

 

Also, my ISP doesn't give me 1733 mbps down, but I am happy to get the full potential of the hardware. 🙂

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plemans
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Re: INTEL 9260 How To 1733 Mbps??

Glad to hear you got it working! 

It is a little challenging at times to get max speeds out of some of these devices. Its a tough one though because the basic settings just need to work. When you start pushing speeds, you introduce things like 160hz channels and dfs channels that many devices don't support yet. 

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