The upgrade isn't meeting expectations, maybe you're overestimating performance or it's not working well.
The upgrade isn't meeting expectations, maybe you're overestimating performance or it's not working well.
I recently changed my router from an ASUS RT-ACRH17 (WiFi 5) to a TPLink AXE95 (WiFi 6E). I’m experiencing unusual behavior, particularly with speeds at 6GHz. Performance drops significantly after just a few feet—around 800-900mbps within about 5ft, then falls to 750-850mbps at 10ft, roughly 400mbps at 15ft, and less than 350mbps beyond 20ft. Sometimes it disconnects or shows “no internet, connected.” At around 35ft there’s no signal, according to my Speedtest using iPerf. On the other hand, at 5GHz I see 500-600mbps, which is much better. My ZFold 3 works fine with a Z13 that supports 6E, but even then speeds remain low—around 1.4gbps at close range and about 250-300mbps at 25ft. I haven’t seen disconnections on the Z13 either, though I’ve used it less for Wi-Fi. You’re considering a different model, possibly an ROG Rapture AXE11000? Before giving up, I’ve adjusted several settings in my current router—like static channels, disabling 2.4/5GHz, OFDMA, TWT, WMM—but nothing changed much. The router stays in AP mode and connects via a managed switch at 2.5G with a 10G link. Other devices aren’t saturating their bandwidth, so it’s unlikely the issue is with the switch.
Higher frequencies usually mean shorter coverage and poorer ability to pass through objects like walls, which makes sense. 2.4 GHz offers the longest reach but slowest data, while 6 GHz provides the fastest speeds but limited range. Wi-Fi 6 excels in other ways and doesn’t require the 6 GHz spectrum to perform well. Wi-Fi 6E combines both 6 GHz with Wi-Fi 6 for better performance. The 6 GHz band is useful when the 5 GHz network is busy, helping achieve maximum speed near devices.
You're all set with the newest firmware. The network already supports various SSIDs for each 6GHz band. Appreciate your feedback!
Yeah, I wasn't prepared for this. Those speeds were only possible with line of sight (until the 35ft one). I'm about 5 feet away and getting nearly double the speed on 5GHz versus 6GHz... 5GHz: 6GHz:
Open Device Manager, locate your Wi-Fi adapter, and verify the wireless mode it’s using as well as your chosen band.