Bozz wrote

I have a standard old ADSL modem/router from my ISP in a multi level house. I bought and attached this router (AX50) yesterday and noticed neither  range, penetration or speed increase. I made several tests with various network apps to check and compare this product's results with my old EE equip and noticed nothing new. Now I wonder if I made a mistake in purchasing this product and whether I should return it. I was hoping and expecting substantial increase in range,  penetration and speed with a Wi-Fi 6 new product especially when compared to a standard router modem several years old.  What do you advise?

For multi level houses, you'll have to create mesh network. One Wi-Fi router is only able to cover one floor, for other floors, you'll either need a new AP or Wi-Fi extender.

Also, to experience Wi-Fi 6 speeds, you need to have Wi-Fi 6 capable devices. There isn't much of them available right now, but they will come soon. Flagship phones already come with Wi-Fi 6 support.

And, the most important, if you pay for speed of 50 Mb/s, none of the routers will get you 1 Gb/s. The advertised speed it theoretical maximum you can get via Wi-Fi from the router. So, in order to get 1 Gb/s via Wi-Fi, you'll need to upgrade your internet package to 1 Gb/s, then you would see the difference. Though, again, you'll need Wi-Fi 6 compatible device to get the full speed.

@user30  Thank you for your reply however you have only stated the obvious. Mesh network will work better for coverage but latency will be an issue here. A router can very well cover more than one floor, even my present ISP provided one is doing that and if you look at the TP Link website and go thru their selection process where you get to define your enviroment this Archer AX50 is one of the recommeded router for multiple floors.

As for Wi-fi 6 yes I am well aware of the technology and present limitations.

Speeds, I hope by now everyone knows that you cannot get something out of nothing :)

Thanks again for taking the time to reply.