on 08-03-2022 18:08
Hi all
just upgraded, what max wifi speed can I get with ASUS router RT-AC88U with virgin 1gig internet on modem mode ?
I seem to be getting 545 max download, I don’t know much about routers but the router specs state 3167? it is not a wifi 6 router.
thanks
on 08-03-2022 18:36
Should be seeing around 550-650 over wifi, and around 940 to a device on a wired connection. The theoretical wifi speeds laid down in standards mean nothing, but that 550-650 Mbps is about the top end of what you'd expect in the real world, using a decent client device. Put walls in the way, competing wifi signals, noise from other electrical devices and speeds will rapidly drop off, as well as dropping off rapid with distance.
on 08-03-2022 18:49
08-03-2022 19:48 - edited 08-03-2022 19:58
@Husk24 wrote:
Would it improve if I invested in a wifi 6 router.?
Do you have WiFi 6 devices?
The 3167Mbps value in your router's specs is based on adding the throughput of the 2.4Ghz (1000Mbps) and 5Ghz (2167Mbps) bands combined.
So if you have a device connected to the 5Ghz band you have upto 2167Mbps, however the device itself must be capable of 4x4 MIMO (Multiple Input Multiple Output):
https://www.duckware.com/tech/wifi-in-the-us.html
Most devices are 2x2 MIMO.
THEN you have to consider the external factors:
on 08-03-2022 21:45
Would it improve if I invested in a wifi 6 router.?
Well, your wired speed will still be limited to 940. You might up the speed to a Wifi 6 device to around 850 Mbps in optimal conditions, but whether it's worth paying the extra for Wifi 6 to get another 200 Mbps on top of 650 (like for like optimal conditions) only you can say.
on 09-03-2022 17:54
I’ve restarted the modem and my router. On 500 meg I was getting 545 speed on 5ghz on my iPhone every single time but since yesterday after upgrading to 1gig and restarted it I have been getting consistent 380-400 speed! Thought I had upgraded not downgraded!!
on 09-03-2022 22:08
on 10-03-2022 00:26
on 10-03-2022 07:50
Thanks il have a look, I’ve done a speed test few times this morning 6-7am on 5ghz on my iPhone 13 pro max and hitting 80 max download and 50 max upload. A complete joke! I got more with a 100 meg than 1 gig. Definitely not right. Il be contacting Virgin for sure.
on 10-03-2022 15:59
Check you don't have any QoS turned on ?
Also post the power levels, configuration and network log tabs from the Hub. Setup a BQM here www.thinkbroadband.com/ping
Once done we can comment.
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