Yes, it's a solid 5G signal.
Yes, it's a solid 5G signal.
I recently needed 5G internet because my area doesn’t support local HFC and the FTTN connection is too slow during evenings. With 5G Wi-Fi 6E I’m getting solid speeds—250/400 down and 40/75 up. Using 5GHz, 250/475 down, 50/70 up over Ethernet. The signal strength is decent, RSRP around -71 dBm sometimes, SNR about 35 dB with a slight drop to -69 or -72. On the 4G side, RSRP is -87 dBm, SNR -4 dB, RSRQ -20 dB, RSSI around 40. Is this satisfactory?
These numbers match what my US mobile provider lists. I’d love to have a stronger signal, but right now I’m limited to about 50/5mbps with only weak reception. I need to talk to my ISP (tmobile) and ask them to change my gateway to one with external antenna connections so I can purchase an antenna that could improve the connection by around 9 dB.
Just checking if your Wi-Fi antenna is aligned properly and signals are strong between each other.
The best spot for the antenna is away from the back of the PC. You might end up with another one that fits better on top of the case. Often, you can find these on eBay, especially if you're connecting via a wired setup.
I notice I've been using 5G for a while now. Occasionally it slows down to low speeds, but it consistently stays above 130 Mbps down and 80 Mbps up. My average is around 260 down and 85 up. Australia is famous for its strong mobile connections. I usually get internet in the middle of the bush most of the time—it's slow, but I manage about 350 kbps per second over 10km and even lower in dense areas. Our wired connection, on the other hand, behaves differently: people often overlook that Australia spans 31 miles across an area comparable to the US mainland, yet with a much smaller population.