ISP confirmed that achieving 60-70 Mbps over Wi-Fi using a 100 Mbps FTTB link is typical.
ISP confirmed that achieving 60-70 Mbps over Wi-Fi using a 100 Mbps FTTB link is typical.
They mentioned no guarantees for Wi-Fi, so using a wired connection is recommended. A 100 Mbps FTTB link gives about 94 Mbps over a wire, while wireless typically offers 60-70 Mbps. I asked about the extent of this drop, wondering if it seems unusual. They also offered to bring another router for testing, but we won’t have one until they provide it. Is that kind of loss typical?
Wireless links follow the rules of physics and can never match the quality of a wired setup. Elements such as distance from the wireless access point, other devices on the network, household gadgets like microwaves, wall materials, and individual client performance all influence the range and speed you experience. For additional information about WiFi, visit Metageek's site: https://www.metageek.com/training/
Fiber will arrive at the apartment and then be spread to each home using Cat5 or Cat6 cables. The upload speed is 8 Mbps, which is acceptable for the current service. Should I simply run a cable and leave it alone?
I'll change connection band etc for 5 GHz. I get 94 with a cable so cable speeds are fine, 6 Mbps of loss can change time to time.