Identify the issue where Wi-Fi operates at only 10% of Ethernet speed.
Identify the issue where Wi-Fi operates at only 10% of Ethernet speed.
I recently switched to Gigablast from Cox since we canceled cable and went all-in on streaming. I purchased a new Netgear CM1000 router and a TP-Link AC1750 (Archer A7) gigabit device to manage the bandwidth. Everything was configured and Cox was asked to add the modem to their active list. Once set up, everything worked until I attempted speed tests via WiFi (Speedtest.net and Cox’s own test). My Windows 10 laptop caps at 70 Mbps, my phone reaches 20 Mbps, and my iPad maxes out at 80 Mbps. All devices are in the same room, yet regardless of 2.4GHz or 5Gbps, the speed remains only about a third of what wired connections provide. I understand WiFi can’t match gigabit speeds, but is it reasonable to expect around 300 Mbps? My PC supports up to 600 Mbps per chip and I believe iPads can handle 800 Mbps. My home spans roughly 1300 square feet, with the router positioned about 20 feet from my office where I’ve been testing speeds. Speed improvements are only about 5% when directly in front of the router. Numerous speed tests from various devices are listed below (Mbps): PC over Ethernet: 807 710 625 2.4GHz WiFi (Samsung Note 9) 30.8 27.0 27.5 5GHz WiFi (iPad) 75.4 84.3 82.5 2.4GHz (Toshiba Satellite laptop) 64.9 75.7 72.1 2.4 The network status and sharing center show WiFi speeds around 150 Mbps. When connected to the PC, Ethernet reaches 1Gbps. I’ve tried several fixes: rebooting modem and router, updating firmware, changing Wi-Fi channels (both 2.4 and 5GHz), adjusting channel width from auto to non-blocked, switching Ethernet cables from Cat5e to Cat6. Still experiencing the same problem. I replaced the A7 with a new Archer C7 (AC1750) mostly similar to the original but slightly cheaper. The issue persists. I returned the A7 and kept the C7, which has better settings control via an app. If I can achieve full internet speed, why is my WiFi so slow? Appreciate any advice or help.
When configuring the SSIDs, were the 2.4 and 5 GHz networks assigned different names? This helps ensure you connect to the 5 GHz network for faster performance.