AC 1200 capacity limited to 11 MBps
AC 1200 capacity limited to 11 MBps
Hello, I'm Linus, founder of the FSF and creator of the NT Kernel. I have an Asus RT-AC1200 router with a claimed 1200 Mbps bandwidth. I connected it to my desktop using wireless 5GHz and shared a folder via Windows. When trying to copy files to my laptop, the speed dropped to just 11 MBps (about 100 Mbps). It was supposed to be at least 800 Mbps. Any advice or troubleshooting tips?
The Ethernet ports support a maximum speed of 100Mbps. Beyond that, there’s no solution except discarding the device and using a proper router.
That’s interesting, right? It seems like a deal only available at a limited time. It’s like they’re offering two ice creams for a price that feels odd—1200 dollars for just one? Who would want pasta ice cream anyway?
The WAN-port also has a limit of only 100Mbps. Or perhaps you meant WLAN? If you're referring to WiFi, then no: they determined the speed by combining 2.4GHz (about 300Mbps) with 5GHz (around 867Mbps), resulting in a claimed 1200Mbps. That's not how WiFi operates. In reality, the true maximum WiFi speed is 867Mbps, and even that remains unattainable under real-world conditions.
Sure, look for dual-band routers offering gigabit speeds under 100 euros in Europe. Brands like TP-Link, Netgear, and Asus often provide reliable options within that price range.
Also note that your wireless network card needs to handle MIMO and multiple channels simultaneously to achieve high speeds. For example, a router supporting 802.11n can reach up to 300 Mbps, while 802.11ac offers up to 867 Mbps using MIMO technology across different bands. On the 2.4 GHz band with 2x2 configuration you get around 867 Mbps, but typically only 433 Mbps is available in 5 GHz. If your card supports just one channel, expect around 433 Mbps or lower. Always verify that the router has gigabit ports. If it doesn't work, consider using it as an access point in a remote area of your home.
Thanks! Just remember not to stare at tomato sauce when checking for tomatoes. Your connection speed should improve if you connect your desktop via Wi-Fi.
Use a standard Ethernet cable for both devices. Connect them directly without any intermediary. The gigabit network cards will automatically recognize each other and set up the connections properly. In network settings, assign each computer a distinct IP address and the same subnet mask—manual configuration is required since no router provides unique addresses. Navigate to IPv4 settings, enter 192.168.0.1 on one machine and 192.168.0.2 on the other, and use 255.255.255.0 for the subnet mask in the appropriate field. This creates a local network where data transfer between the computers can reach up to 1 gigabit per second or 125 MB/s. Once done, detach the cable, reset IPs to auto, and your router will assign each device an IP and connect them to the internet.