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Tips for connecting to the internet using RT-AX92U

Tips for connecting to the internet using RT-AX92U

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Necron65
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02-04-2019, 09:26 AM
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Hey everyone, I recently purchased two Asus RT-AX92U routers and set them up as a mesh network. I'm trying to figure out the best way to maximize my speeds. Here are my thoughts:

1. Should I use a Wi-Fi 6 PCIe adapter?
2. My second router is in the same room as my main PC, but it's far from the fiber ONT and main router. Should I connect via Ethernet from the node to my PC? (The router is about 10 meters away and one wall away, so running a long Ethernet cable isn't practical.)

Currently, I'm paying for 900Mbps, but through Ethernet backhaul, my speeds are only around 330-400Mbps. My ASUS motherboards support Wi-Fi 802.11ac, but I get about 300-330Mbps. I don’t have a Wi-Fi 6 capable PCIe adapter yet. My PC, which has a Gigabit Ethernet port using Cat6 cables, connects directly to the main router and only gets about 600Mbps. I’ve checked the router settings and they seem fine—no speed restrictions detected.

I’m not sure where to go next, but it might be an issue with my ISP. The adaptive QOS is off, and only my PC and phone are connected during speed tests. I’m frustrated because 300 Mbps is just a third of what I’m paying for, and it’s really disappointing.

Also, if I bought a Wi-Fi 6 PCIe adapter, would my download speed increase beyond what I’m getting now? Right now, with my Wi-Fi card capped at 300-350Mbps, would a Wi-Fi 6 adapter really help?
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Necron65
02-04-2019, 09:26 AM #1

Hey everyone, I recently purchased two Asus RT-AX92U routers and set them up as a mesh network. I'm trying to figure out the best way to maximize my speeds. Here are my thoughts:

1. Should I use a Wi-Fi 6 PCIe adapter?
2. My second router is in the same room as my main PC, but it's far from the fiber ONT and main router. Should I connect via Ethernet from the node to my PC? (The router is about 10 meters away and one wall away, so running a long Ethernet cable isn't practical.)

Currently, I'm paying for 900Mbps, but through Ethernet backhaul, my speeds are only around 330-400Mbps. My ASUS motherboards support Wi-Fi 802.11ac, but I get about 300-330Mbps. I don’t have a Wi-Fi 6 capable PCIe adapter yet. My PC, which has a Gigabit Ethernet port using Cat6 cables, connects directly to the main router and only gets about 600Mbps. I’ve checked the router settings and they seem fine—no speed restrictions detected.

I’m not sure where to go next, but it might be an issue with my ISP. The adaptive QOS is off, and only my PC and phone are connected during speed tests. I’m frustrated because 300 Mbps is just a third of what I’m paying for, and it’s really disappointing.

Also, if I bought a Wi-Fi 6 PCIe adapter, would my download speed increase beyond what I’m getting now? Right now, with my Wi-Fi card capped at 300-350Mbps, would a Wi-Fi 6 adapter really help?

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02-12-2019, 01:39 AM
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802.11ac performance at speeds below 500 Mbps is frequently an issue. Switching to a PCIe 802.11ax (WiFi 6) adapter might improve Ethernet speeds, though WiFi won't surpass them. For a more accurate test, remove the router and connect your PC directly to the modem. If you're still limited to around 600 Mbps, contact your ISP. You should expect roughly 800–900 Mbps with a gigabit port, but Ethernet framing limits actual throughput. Try installing the latest WiFi driver and setting your adapter to 5 GHz. The automatic adjustment usually works, but sometimes a device designed for 5 GHz connects to 2.4 GHz unexpectedly. Remember to update the driver first, as it often resets these configurations.
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02-12-2019, 01:39 AM #2

802.11ac performance at speeds below 500 Mbps is frequently an issue. Switching to a PCIe 802.11ax (WiFi 6) adapter might improve Ethernet speeds, though WiFi won't surpass them. For a more accurate test, remove the router and connect your PC directly to the modem. If you're still limited to around 600 Mbps, contact your ISP. You should expect roughly 800–900 Mbps with a gigabit port, but Ethernet framing limits actual throughput. Try installing the latest WiFi driver and setting your adapter to 5 GHz. The automatic adjustment usually works, but sometimes a device designed for 5 GHz connects to 2.4 GHz unexpectedly. Remember to update the driver first, as it often resets these configurations.

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