Wireless speed cap
Hi Support,
Using an Archer C1200 dual band v2.0, latest firmware - NAT boost enabled, QoS obviously disabled.
I've got a 1gbps internet from ISP, full blast if using wired network from the router - whereas 5ghz and 2.4ghz wireless only providing 350-400mbps and ~100mbps respectively at best.
Tried with 4 different devices including 2 Windows 10 laptops, both show wireless speed @ 867mbps.
I do understand that ceiling speed and real speed are typically not even remotely close to each other due to various factors, but
1) interference, distance and obstacles certainly aren't the bottleneck here:
- this is the only router in ~50 metres radius but anyway I tried with all different channels and frequencies, same speed
- my main laptop is 1,5meter from the router, no walls or any objects, but also tried by actually putting the testing devices right next to the router and going to another room, same speed
2) this router is not the typical advertisement trap of offering X speed on 3-4 bands, i.e. limiting speed per band or device, as the 5ghz band should flat out deliver 867mbps without limitations.
It's as if there was a fixed 400mbps cap built into the wireless...
More of a theoretical question than looking for actual solution since 350-400mpbs is far enough for everything.
Are there specific advanced Wireless settings that I can use to improve the speed or shall I just let it go?
Thanks!
Ben