This model supports only up to 200Mbps speeds.
This model supports only up to 200Mbps speeds.
Hello everyone, I set up a few Ubiquiti WiFi 6 Long Range and Lite Access Points around my home. After configuration, I noticed speeds ranging from 200Mbps to 300Mbps. I used the default or auto settings, but they don’t seem to reach 500Mbps+—which matches my internet connection speed. I ran an environment scan (refer to the photo), and it seems there might be too much congestion on channel 48. However, I’m not sure about the interference since 5GHz networks shouldn’t cause issues there. I also tested speeds using a 5GHz network, but I’m still unsure what’s causing the limitation. Since I’m new to this equipment, it could be something I overlooked.
Are they operating while it looks blank on channel 48? What I see are Band C and many clients won’t catch them since they were certified only when Band C was exclusive, and they don’t want the cost of re-licensing now. Band C is free in some regions. The best way to confirm is to assign different SSIDs to the 2.4Ghz and 5Ghz radios, making it clear which frequency you’re using. I’d assume 200-300Mbit means you’re on 2.4Ghz with strong performance because interference is minimal.
I noticed my connection was a bit sluggish; increasing the 5GHz channel width might help. Give it a try!
Also, for something around 800Mbit, you probably require a 80Mhz channel width. In certain cases, some clients even needed 160Mhz, even though 80Mhz seemed sufficient.
This change from 40Mhz to 80Mhz boosted my speed from 200Mbps to 300Mbps, and pushing it to 160Mhz reached up to 400Mbps across two walls. Edit: The 400Mbps result was just a coincidence. I repeated the test and it returned to 300Mbps. Disappointing.
I understand Apple doesn't support 160Mhz, which could affect performance. Wider channel widths tend to cause issues at distance. You said you tried passing through two walls—did you also use the same room as the access point? Losing half your speed or more through walls isn’t uncommon.
I experimented with the channel settings a bit and it functioned properly. Now I’m experiencing 500Mbps+ speeds even when a few feet away from the access points. There’s this strange problem on my IoT network too. My Google Nest Hub generates random MAC addresses—so far three have appeared... I’ve cleared them by hitting "forget," but they reappear instantly. No data is passing through it either.