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PhamHuyBao
Mar 27, 2017Aspirant
R7000 - Gigabit Ethernet vs AC1900 WiF speed and reliable?
Hi Guys, I wonder how speed and reliability comparison between Gigabit Ethernet cable vs. AC1900 WiFi (either USB or PCI adapter). I want my computer to be able to WOL, thus I opt to use Gigabit...
- Mar 28, 2017
AC1900 will never be as fast or reliable as Gigabit Ethernet. The best I've seen is around 650 Mbps, but that's standing <5 feet away from the router. I'll get around 300 or so Mbps from 10 to 15 feet away.
TheEther
Mar 28, 2017Guru
AC1900 will never be as fast or reliable as Gigabit Ethernet. The best I've seen is around 650 Mbps, but that's standing <5 feet away from the router. I'll get around 300 or so Mbps from 10 to 15 feet away.