This new Wi-Fi 6 router is limited to 200Mbits per second.
This new Wi-Fi 6 router is limited to 200Mbits per second.
Hi everyone, I'm new to this and reached out for your guidance. My setup uses a 1Gbps fiber connection, which typically delivers speeds between 400-900 Mbps. Previously, I had a 10-meter Ethernet cable connected to my PC, but I wanted a cleaner look in the living room, so I installed a Wi-Fi 6 router (https://www.tp-link.com/en/support/downl...cher-ax20/) and a Wi-Fi 6 adapter for my PC (https://www.tp-link.com/en/home-networki...her-tx50e/). After connecting the new router, nothing seemed to improve. The speed fluctuates a lot—ranging from 60 to 200 Mbps, with a peak of 230 Mbps. Even close to the router using my Mi Mix 3 phone showed inconsistent results. The router is set as an access point, and the internet comes through the single Gigabit LAN port of the Huawei device I received. I turned off the WLAN on the original router. What concerns me most is that I can confirm via cable it’s not the internet connection that’s slow; switching between cable and Wi-Fi caused a drop from 800 Mbps to 120 Mbps. I’m unsure what’s happening, but I suspect there might be too many nearby Wi-Fi signals. I live in a four-story apartment building, and my PC currently lists at least ten other networks. Is there a way to boost the Wi-Fi performance? Did I just spend around $150 on this setup?
Have you turned off the WiFi on your ISP's device? It might be wise to use an Android app that scans for WiFi signals. Although 5GHz is considered the superior frequency, interference can still occur. If neighbors are nearby, their networks might interfere with yours if they're using the same band. Also, Radar operates on 5GHz and shares DFS channels with Radar, giving it priority there. I’d next check the line of sight between your device and router. For instance, if your router is in the same room but the computer is behind a metal case, the case could weaken the signal and reduce performance. Most cases are made of metal and glass, which can block the WiFi connection.
Confirming the wireless survey data for both 2.4GHz and 5GHz bands. Asking about the wireless configuration of the AX20 device.
The gap is just one wall between the PC and the router, yet the problem persists throughout the house. I turned off the IPS feature on the routers.