No, this speed isn't considered good.
No, this speed isn't considered good.
Hello, I have a Gigabit Fiber connection (1000mbps) from ATT. I connect it through their ONT and they require the Arris/Pace Gateway. The gateway is set in DMZ+ mode. It has one Cat6 cable leading to a Gigabit Switch, which then connects to an AP-powered Nighthawk X6S. This AP serves the entire home (3100 sqft) without any issues. My test device is a MacBook Pro from late 2013 with a 1.3Gbps Wi-Fi link to the router, achieving 800-900mbps. The iPhone X gets 300-450mbps with a ping of 3. I haven’t tried the other four wired connections but assume they’re similar. My questions are: 1. Are those speeds suitable for my setup? 2. Should I consider upgrading to a better D-Link DGS 108 switch? 3. What additional steps should I take to enhance my network performance or is it sufficient?
Yes, with overhead you're basically near the max of the line at 985Mbps and they say you'll average around 940Mbps so I would say you're doing well. I don't see much you need to do that would offer any improvement and I would say you're good to go for the most part
I'm having trouble accessing the DMZ. Sure, your connection is fast, but it lacks proper protection... Yes, the firewall does impact performance. If you're compromised, things will be much worse.
It's not an actual DMZ—it's the AT&T term for a pass-through mode they enable. This lets you route traffic around their systems indirectly, sending public IPs straight to your gear without dealing with their services. A solid firewall won't hinder any connections.
I searched for ways to work around ATT's junk interface to activate the regular bridge mode. Their site suggested enabling DMZ+ for the chosen router. I considered purchasing a firewall, wondering if it was really necessary. I plan to set up a network-wide VPN soon.
I might have misunderstood your initial message. The Arris operates in DMZ+ mode but connects to a switch before reaching a router in AP mode. I initially assumed it was Arris in passthrough to a better router, then switched to AP, but upon rechecking I realize that's not accurate. If this is correct, you should definitely choose a strong router with a firewall between the Arris and the switch, unless you already have one like that with a dedicated router in between.
It was my initial decision to activate DMZ+ mode. Disabling QoS appeared to cause performance issues on the router. Could the switch's built-in QoS settings pose a challenge?