Discussing the LTT video on improving WiFi speed using older routers.
Discussing the LTT video on improving WiFi speed using older routers.
Routers with mesh capabilities typically use a single internal antenna for both connections and device communication. This design doesn't necessarily halve bandwidth; instead, it manages signal distribution efficiently. Asus may modify regular routers by integrating advanced routing protocols or optimizing antenna placement to function as a mesh node without losing performance. Bandwidth issues usually stem from network configuration rather than hardware limitations.
It seems this only works on routers with several internal antennas. Otherwise, performance would drop significantly (especially since it's already limited by Wi-Fi). I asked for a comparison between Wi-Fi and cable connections in the topic. On the other hand, devices are likely around 1 Gbit. If you split the data in half due to Wi-Fi (which is half-duplex) and again for the merging process, you'd still get about 250 megabits. Most consumer internet speeds are under 200 megabits anyway. Therefore, using it just for YouTube or similar won't really make a difference.