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Thread ID: 141690	2016-02-05 04:03:00	New speed	sarel (2490)	PC World Chat

Post ID	Timestamp	Content	User
1415543	2016-02-06 08:34:00	By way of explanation :) : "Wi-Fi is obviously more convenient than wired Ethernet cables. But Ethernet still offers advantages — faster speeds, lower latency, and no wireless interference problems. Ethernet is just plain faster than Wi-Fi; there’s no getting around that." Source (www.howtogeek.com)	Zippity (58)
1415544	2016-02-06 13:20:00	Yeah I know Zipp, but if a guy a few houses from me, just by changing plans get to 80-90, there must be something wrong. Physically the same as what I have. So the solution must be in the software, because he had the same low speeds I have before.	sarel (2490)
1415545	2016-02-08 18:05:00	When I asked you said you had tested with ethernet?? So which is it? There are lots of variables to consider, including environmental, hence why you can't get an accurate test with WiFi even if the person down the road has the same laptop and the same router.	Alex B (15479)
1415546	2016-02-08 18:25:00	If the speeds are 30 or less with an ethernet connection then you'll have to talk to your ISP about it, providing you don't have any 100M ethernet connections in your setup you should be able to get close to a full speed test at least during quiet times of the day. My VDSL tests at 40Mbps from a 45Mbps connection speed for example. But on Wi-Fi you'd be very unlikely to get near 100Mbps, from here www.speedguide.net Below is a breakdown of actual real-life average speeds you can expect from wireless routers within a reasonable distance, with low interference and small number of simultaneous clients: 802.11b - 2-3 Mbps downstream, up to 5-6 Mbps with some vendor-specific extensions. 802.11g - ~20 Mbps downstream 802.11n - 40-50 Mbps typical, varying greatly depending on configuration, whether it is mixed or N-only network, the number of bonded channels, etc. Specifying a channel, and using 40MHz channels can help achieve 70-80Mbps with some newer routers. Up to 100 Mbps achievable with more expensive commercial equipment with 8x8 arrays, gigabit ports, etc. 802.11ac - 70-100+ Mbps typical, higher speeds possible over short distances without many obstacles, with newer generation 802.11ac routers, and client adapters capable of multiple streams. Also not all adapters are created equal, I have a 150Mbps half duplex adapter and a 300Mbps one, both wireless n, quite a difference but neither approaches my internet speed outside the room the router is in. I just did a test with my smartphone, 2M from the router I get 40/9.5 at 8M and a couple of wooden walls away I get 25/9.4 so you can see it drops of rapidly, and that's with a single user.	dugimodo (138)
1415547	2016-02-08 22:21:00	All WiFi is half-duplex, it's just if they advertise it or not. It's the way 802.11 works. I can get over 100mbps on my WiFi, but again it's a lot to do with distance and the router and other interference. You have two things you need to do: 1) Test on LAN. Do you get 100/50? You should. 2) Compare testing on WiFi when you're as close to the router as you can. Any interference can greatly impact your WiFi, even a neighbor with their WiFi settings can impact your place. Hell, I can get my WiFi a good 3 houses over! So do the test cabled in, completely turn off your WiFi on your laptop when you do it (So it doesn't try to use WiFi on accident even while you're plugged in) and then let us know your results.	Chilling_Silence (9)
1415548	2016-02-08 22:46:00	I should mention my smartphone tests are @ 5Ghz and I'm the only Wi-Fi in range in that band, on 2.4Ghz I use for everything else there are 4 networks available in the bedrooms and 8 in the lounge, lot of competition for those channels round my house. Pity I don't have more 5Ghz capable devices.	dugimodo (138)
1415549	2016-02-09 11:36:00	Indeed! 5hz 802.11ac is nice :D I'm getting good speeds on the router I've been creating the firmware for, it's in the room next door: i.imgur.com	Chilling_Silence (9)
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