Improve wifi speed

[Henry Ng]

Hi, I've turned QoS off from day 1 as I've heard that it affects the speed.

I've tried different speed test websites (Speedtest.net, Fast, etc). Server wise, Singtel provides the best result (650 - 750 mbps, wired).

Can I check: is it normal to be getting 300mbps for wireless connection (5ghz band), even though I'm only <1m away from the router?

Yes for wifi on mobile phone it is normal. For wired connection it should be about 800+ Mbps. Should request ST to do re-provisioning and change ONT or ONR.

 

[xiaofan]

Yes for wifi on mobile phone it is normal. For wired connection it should be about 800+ Mbps. Should request ST to do re-provisioning and change ONT or ONR.

Not really. If you have a good router, you actually want to stick with ONT.

 

[Henry Ng]

Not really. If you have a good router, you actually want to stick with ONT.

Of course if got ONT get ONT.

 

[Albertphoon]

Hi all, networking noob here.

I'm currently using the ASUS rt ac 3200 router at home, and am on the 1gbps singtel plan.

I did a speedtest recently on my laptop (wired to router), intel 7265 adapter.

The speeds that I am getting range from 650 - 750 for both download and upload - is this normal?

For wireless connection, I used my galaxy s10 to test it; I connected to the 5ghz band. Even though I am standing <1m from the router, I am only seeing speeds of 300-350 mbps. Is this normal?

Any help is greatly appreciated. Thanks.

1st for 1gb fibre, direct cable connection should be around 900mpbs. And your network port must support it. Older port is only 100mpbs.
As for wifi speed. Fast speed does not means good speed. Problem with interference, constant disconnect, speed fluctuation as you move away from the router signal.
That is why for 2.4G it is better to use the 20Mhz. Slower but steady
As for 5G, there are factor like UNII-1, 2,3,4 and the (DFS) and (TPC)
no all router and wifi adaptor support these.
And the newer type does have 160MHz.

I will be more than happy, if I can maintain a constant wifi speed of abt 500Mbps
End of the day, direct cable is the best.