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I think I need a new wireless router
Posted on 5/14/15 at 6:23 am
Posted on 5/14/15 at 6:23 am
I pay for 80 Mbps internet service and get about 95 when running a speed test while hooked up with a wire. On wireless the best I can get is about 25. I assume it's my router so which one do I need to buy? I have an old cheap Netgear.
Everything is connected through wireless so if I can't fix issue there's no reason to pay for 80 Mbps.
Everything is connected through wireless so if I can't fix issue there's no reason to pay for 80 Mbps.
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Posted on 5/14/15 at 8:32 am to yellowfin
ASUS N66 is my go-to right now. It has great range and a ton of features.
Posted on 5/14/15 at 8:47 am to seawolf06
quote:
ASUS N66
Bought one of these last year. I have failed to utilize any of the features other than having a 1TB HD hooked to it, because I got a free one with the purchase of the Router
Seawolf, what kind of features are you using? I'm not great with routers I'll admit.
Posted on 5/14/15 at 8:58 am to seawolf06
After doing a ton of research, I just ordered the Asus ac68, which is the step up to the n66. I have a few AC enabled products so I figured I might as well get the 68, along with the idea of future proofing. I have 3 roku's throughout my home, so I figured the improved hardware of the 68 was worth the extra coin. If you aren't gonna be steaming a bunch of video, the n66 is probably your best bet.
Posted on 5/14/15 at 10:00 am to 632627
I have 1 fire tv, 3 fire sticks, and lots of ipads usually connected to it
Posted on 5/14/15 at 2:05 pm to yellowfin
me too, I think. although I have an AC router provided by AT&T. I might just be SOL for wireless.
wired:
wifi:
wired:
wifi:
Posted on 5/14/15 at 2:47 pm to lsugrad35
quote:
Seawolf, what kind of features are you using? I'm not great with routers I'll admit.
I admit that I don't use many of them either. (port forwarding, DNS, etc.) I like having the dual band and multiple networks. I have two guest networks for visitors and keep all of my automation devices on a separate network entirely.
Posted on 5/14/15 at 2:55 pm to seawolf06
any way to boost my wifi speed? I realize I'm never going to have 300 Mbps through wifi, but I'd kinda like to have more than 48. are the ACs topped out at 54?
Posted on 5/14/15 at 3:06 pm to TH03
quote:What are you testing on? What is the wireless capability of that device?
I realize I'm never going to have 300 Mbps through wifi, but I'd kinda like to have more than 48. are the ACs topped out at 54?
802.11g will get you UP TO 54mbps
802.11n will get you UP TO 600mbps
802.11ac will get you UP TO 1.3gbps+
Those are theoretical speeds. Without more info, expect 20-30 on G, 75-300 on N and 500+ on AC.
Posted on 5/14/15 at 3:13 pm to seawolf06
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keep all of my automation devices on a separate network entirely.
I've got to figure out how to do this. In the process of buying a new home and I'm going to add a few automation devices. Hopefully the router comes in handy a little more in the new place.
Posted on 5/14/15 at 3:17 pm to seawolf06
quote:The modifiable QoS is a nice feature that I use, along with multiple networks, guest networks and attached storage.
I admit that I don't use many of them either. (port forwarding, DNS, etc.) I like having the dual band and multiple networks. I have two guest networks for visitors and keep all of my automation devices on a separate network entirely.
Posted on 5/14/15 at 3:47 pm to drizztiger
laptop is AR9485WB-EG and the manual says its 11n, but it's only getting 48 Mbps.
Posted on 5/14/15 at 3:54 pm to TH03
but what's your router? probably don't have an N router
Posted on 5/14/15 at 3:55 pm to TH03
quote:
laptop is AR9485WB-EG and the manual says its 11n, but it's only getting 48 Mbps.
quote:
The AR9485 single-chip PCI Express solution features Qualcomm Align
1-stream 802.11n
quote:Looks like that may be your problem. First quote is from AR9485 tech sheet. Second quote is just a quick grab to summarize 1x1 stream device issues.
Products using 1×1 single spatial stream do benefit from the other improvements in 802.11n standard such as channel bonding, packet aggregation to offer close to 100 Mbps.
Posted on 5/14/15 at 3:56 pm to link
it's the NVG599. b/g/n on 2.4 GHZ and ac on 5.0 GHZ
Posted on 5/14/15 at 3:57 pm to drizztiger
that's what I figured. I've got it and the xbone hardwired and get 320 Mbps, so it's not really an issue there. I'll check to see what my gf's laptop has.
also the iPad gets 30-40, and I assume there's nothing I can do there.
also the iPad gets 30-40, and I assume there's nothing I can do there.
Posted on 5/14/15 at 4:03 pm to TH03
quote:
NVG599
quote:That's 2 channels for 2.4 Ghz - b/g/n devices. 3 channels for 5 Ghz - ac.
Wi-Fi Characteristics 2.4 GHz support, 2x2 integrated omni-directional antenna with diversity
5 GHz support, 3x3
Basically your laptop card is capable of communicating on only one stream while your combo device can support 2 streams. If your other laptop has 2 streams, you will see a double up in speed, plus a little more probably.
Posted on 5/14/15 at 4:41 pm to drizztiger
just did one on her macbook pro. started out at 80 Mbps, then tapered down to 58. ran it again and now it's topped out at 16, but hovering around 8 Mbps. wtf
3rd and 4th times came in at a staggering 1.5 Mbps
3rd and 4th times came in at a staggering 1.5 Mbps
This post was edited on 5/14/15 at 4:51 pm
Posted on 5/14/15 at 5:39 pm to TH03
quote:You're using speedtest.net for your tests? I would try again later. What card is in the Macbook pro?
just did one on her macbook pro. started out at 80 Mbps, then tapered down to 58. ran it again and now it's topped out at 16, but hovering around 8 Mbps. wtf
3rd and 4th times came in at a staggering 1.5 Mbps
Posted on 5/14/15 at 5:44 pm to drizztiger
yes.
specs just say 802.11n wifi wireless networking; IEEE 802.11a/b/g compatible.
trying to find out the exact card
AirPort Extreme (0x14E4, 0xF5)
PHY mode 802.11n
firmware Broadcom BCM43xx 1.0 (7.15.159.13.12)
just tested again and it's 1.9 Mbps
specs just say 802.11n wifi wireless networking; IEEE 802.11a/b/g compatible.
trying to find out the exact card
AirPort Extreme (0x14E4, 0xF5)
PHY mode 802.11n
firmware Broadcom BCM43xx 1.0 (7.15.159.13.12)
just tested again and it's 1.9 Mbps
This post was edited on 5/14/15 at 5:50 pm
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