Yes, an AC Wi-Fi extender can achieve speeds around 950 Mbps over Ethernet.
Yes, an AC Wi-Fi extender can achieve speeds around 950 Mbps over Ethernet.
I’ll keep things straightforward. With a Wi-Fi 6 home connection that supports up to 950 Mbps, adding an AC Wi-Fi extender should ideally boost that speed. However, wireless AC only works with AXE-R adapters and doesn’t fully manage the network. Ethernet connections, on the other hand, can usually deliver the full speed if set up correctly. So yes, it’s possible to get the maximum throughput through Ethernet.
Which model of extender is being discussed? Which one connects to your primary router? The maximum Wi-Fi performance varies based on the equipment, signal quality, and interference levels. You unlikely achieve those speeds using a standard Wi-Fi extender.
The extender model is shown below. My service provider is CenturyLink. My router includes a function where connecting an Ethernet cable straight from the router to a Wi-Fi extender broadcasts the signal throughout the house, and you can then add another extender and connect an Ethernet cable to it for wider coverage. In short, it’s effectively linked to the router.
No need to expect "Gigabit" speeds from typical consumer equipment. That figure usually represents the combined performance of multiple radios, not just the quickest link. Your main constraint will be the slowest component in your setup—whether it's the repeater connecting to your router or your device linking to that repeater.
You need an access point instead of an extender since you already have a wired setup. Unifi and tp link offer affordable options, or you could use another router in AP mode. However, achieving 950Mbps on any AC1200 device is unlikely—real performance typically drops to about half to two-thirds of the advertised speed in a single band.
AC Ethernet doesn't exist. Ethernet speeds are measured in 100 or 1000 Mbps, while wireless technology operates on different standards.
It works fairly well with my Zyxel NWA210AX access point, even though the client connects over a 2400Mbit link—though I suspect this might be a firmware issue. The speed reaches its peak at 940Mbit but averages around 750Mbit. It’s not significantly faster than the 1200Mbit connections I have, which is frustrating. I noticed about a 100Mbit difference between AX and AC WiFi both at peak and average speeds.