Network performance is subpar despite anticipated speed.
Network performance is subpar despite anticipated speed.
Hello, your usual WiFi speed is expected to be about 500 mb/s, but it’s currently around 200 mb/s. Your antenna points directly at the satellite in a mesh setup. You’ve tried increasing the link speed limit and restarting the device, plus clearing background applications. What else could help?
Initially, there’s no fixed rule about WiFi performance; conditions shift constantly. What exactly do you mean by "force link speed"? You can’t control the link speed on a WiFi network, and if you’re seeing 233Mbit, the actual speed between mesh nodes is likely already above 100Mbit. Does the satellite support Ethernet ports that you could temporarily connect to check if the issue lies between the mesh nodes? Are the mesh modes linked wirelessly and do they have a dedicated backhaul channel? If not, the second node’s connection will be half the strength of the main node because both will use the same channel for communication with the main node and sending data to your PC.
Your mesh network uses specific hardware and models. Wireless backhaul can reduce client device performance by consuming bandwidth for node connections, which is more apparent in dual-band systems but minimal in tri-band setups. You may test by disconnecting child nodes and checking speeds tied only to the main node—improvement indicates wireless links are the bottleneck.
It's more complex than it seems. WiFi 6e supports tri-band, but unless one band is set aside for backhaul, you're still using the same channels. Typically, you need two 5GHz radios; dedicating one to backhaul works better since 6GHz offers longer range, though its shorter reach can be an issue. Wiring your nodes whenever feasible remains the optimal choice.
It's an Eero setup with WiFi 6. All devices connected via a single router and one satellite.