AX1800 (RAX20) network speed testing results

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wuzcsg wrote:

Hi Michael,

 

Thanks for your reply.

I am not surprised at the speed between RAX20 and the internet, but my testing device (Samsung S20 FE even supports wifi 6), can only up to 177...

 

Before I used the older generation of Google Wifi (not the newer model, Nest) it can run to almost 700... 

Feel unacceptable that I bought a new router but my wifi speed downgraded from 6xx to 177... 

 

Thanks.

 

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S20. What band is it connected to? 2.4ghz or 5ghz? 

If you look up what its link speeds are (which aren't throughput) what do they show? 

I was looking to see if the s20 was a 1x1 or 2x2 solution and couldn't find it after a brief search. That's why I ask about the link speed. 

Also the RAX20 is base model AX router. its a AX1800 device. The 5ghz is a 2x2 solution with 80hz frequency to hit that 1200mbps over 5ghz link speed. Again, link speed is not equal to throughput speed. its usually around 55-65% depending on efficiency. I'm also not sure what the s20 support for channel width. That can make a difference as well. 

the other though i had is what actual model google mesh did you have? The older version (testing through smallnetbuilder) only hit just under 500mbps under optimal conditions.  (https://www.smallnetbuilder.com/wireless/wireless-reviews/33038-google-wifi-reviewed?showall=&start=2)    

So without being there its tough to explain the 700mbps with the google wifi. Unless your testing hardwired. Then it'd have no issue. 

But again you can't compare wired speed to wireless speeds. 

A couple things you can try with the RAX.

Try testing it was ax disabled. see what speeds you get

disable smart connect to ensure you're connected to the 5ghz. see what speeds you get

try changing wireless channels to a different channel.

Also, check to ensure you have the 5ghz set to "up to 1200mbps" maybe its only broadcasting on 40hz wide channels for 5ghz.

Try a factory reset and clean install (not from backup). The RAX devices have responded favorably to factory reset/clean installs after firmware changes/upgrades. 

michaelkenward Pretty sure you're way ahead of me on this.  I'm just throwing WAG's out there. :)