5G at 160MHz and 6GHz signals are not functioning properly. Please seek assistance.
5G at 160MHz and 6GHz signals are not functioning properly. Please seek assistance.
Hello, I'm having issues with my 6E Ax210 and Mediatek MT7922 Wi-Fi card on a Shaw 1.5Gbps plan. I can't reach above 1Gb and the signal doesn't consistently hit 6GHz. After testing various settings, I got around 1550Mb/s initially but it dropped back to 950Mb/s afterward. I own a Netgear Ax43 Nighthawk and have no idea how to achieve 6GHz with the router either, since the WAN port is capped at 1Gb. Problems: 1) The 6GHz band isn't visible with my cards but works with my Samsung S21 Ultra. 2) My Nighthawk seems to only support up to 1Gb on the WAN port—could aggregation be the reason? Any advice would be really helpful, I've been trying for a day now.
Your router operates at gigabit speed, so you won’t exceed that without a multi-gigabit model (at least a 2.5Gb WAN port) and an ISP device that supports 2.5GbE ports. 2) The device you own is WiFi 6, not WiFi 6E, which provides 6GHz connectivity; you won’t see a 6GHz network name because your router can’t broadcast on that frequency. Edit: If this matches your setup, the link points to the Rax43 model from Netgear.
Similar to PHY speed or local tests? Uncertain about your S21 Ultra's performance, especially considering @Lurick's comments on your router's specs. Port aggregation needs support from both the router and modem for it to function properly. For multi-gig internet connections, ensure your ports can handle speeds you're paying for—typically 2.5Gbps or higher. This accounts for various factors that might reduce speed. It's also important that your hardware supports high WAN-to-LAN or LAN-to-WAN rates. Having gigabit ports doesn't guarantee fast transfers; the CPU, chipset, and cooling system must be capable.
Thanks for the details. I just reset my shaw box and performed a network reset. The 6GHz isn’t visible on the laptop, which is okay. It does work with 6E on both modem and laptop. My phone picks up the 6E channel correctly, but the laptop still doesn’t function properly. Should I consider purchasing a 6E dongle to avoid wasting time fixing a nonworking 6E M.2 Wi-Fi card?
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It's interesting how you navigated the router's constraints with a Gigabit WAN port. Aggregation tends to be inconsistent, usually boosting overall bandwidth for several clients rather than improving performance for just one.
XB8 delivers 1500mb/s on WiFi 6E, while the Razer Ax43 offers 900mb/s on WiFi 6. I’m struggling to reach the full 1500mbs with my Netgear Ax43, but it provides excellent coverage and low latency via Ethernet. I’ve set up a manual network connection, separated channels, added a new 6Gbps network, and waited for it to stabilize—no reset helped. Overall, my ultrabook is performing well, downloading GTA V and God of War in roughly 10 minutes each, with both games launching within 10–15 minutes. My speed seems around 1.3gbs.
Starting with clear details would have prevented confusion. All Ethernet connections are limited to a top speed of 1Gbps. Increased overall WLAN performance is achievable, though most users focus on the basics. Shaw/XB8 (WiFi 6E, tri-band) ---> 1GbE ---> RAX43 (WiFi 6, dual-band) Trials were conducted using WiFi 6E to XB8, producing the image @jre84. Please ensure RAX43 is set to AP mode if you're worried about double-NAT and port forwarding.
Absolutely, I value your input. I was interested in both options rather than just one, since I purchased the RAX43 for quicker performance. In the end, it doesn’t really matter because they serve different purposes. On my gaming laptop, the RAX43 still performs better compared to the XB8, which drops to 800-500 at 60 feet, while the RAX43 maintains 700-900. Distance does matter. I should have been more precise. I was mainly seeking a workaround—just some good ideas. Now I’m wondering if it’s possible to wirelessly extend the signal from my RAX43 to connect to the XB8 and boost speed that way. I’d really appreciate knowing more about Wi-Fi technology.
1) The 6GHz frequency isn’t visible with my cards (MT7922, Ax210), but it appears clearly with my Samsung S21 Ultra. I was expecting a different result when using my cell, but I wanted the same on my laptop? How could this be misunderstood?
If you’re referring to the RAX43 in that context, please clarify. As I mentioned earlier, the RAX43 only supports up to 1 gigabit.
We had no idea about the existence of an XB8 until now. Not everyone relies on Shaw to share this information. Your 6GHz connection comes from the XB8, not the RAX43. Phones usually work better with WiFi than computers for various reasons. However, keep in mind that 6GHz offers a shorter range compared to 5GHz. If you imagine a straight line between your device and the XB8 passing through obstacles like walls or floors, the signal will weaken a lot by the time it reaches you. Since these are two different brands, they probably won’t be able to communicate effectively this way. Even if they could, it would mean giving up speed and low latency for broader coverage. A more reliable approach would be to switch the RAX43 into AP mode and link it to the XB8 through an Ethernet uplink. This provides a stable wired connection that consistently delivers 1Gbps and makes use of all available bands and ports on the RAX43.