Archer C7 V5 Wifi speed

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Archer C7 V5 Wifi speed
Archer C7 V5 Wifi speed
2020-10-31 00:05:31
Model: Archer C7  
Hardware Version: V5
Firmware Version: 1.0.15 Build 20200628 rel.63501(4555)

Hi,

I had a archer C6 which allows me to connect in WIFI 5Ghz at 866 Mbps. As I need more speed to use VR applications, I finally bought the Archer C7 1750 V5 annouced to provide at least 1300 Mbps speed in WIFI 5Ghz.

Unfortunatelly I finnaly got the same solutioin as with my Archer C6 and the speed never exceeds 866 Mbps. The device I use which is an Oculus Headset is WIFI 5/6 capable, so I expected an speed increase.

Did I miss something ?

I can't see any specific parameter to help achieving this result.

Any suggestion ?

Thanks

 

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Re:Archer C7 V5 Wifi speed
2021-01-01 05:27:10
I have the same issue, on my ASUS RT-AX88U I get 1300Mbps WIFI speed to my Oculus Quest 2 headset, and it works like a charm. With my newly acquired TP-Link Archer C7 (v5) (in AP mode, to extend my network out to my garage) I only get 866Mbps too, no matter what I do. Is there something I'm missing here, TP-LINK??
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Re:Archer C7 V5 Wifi speed
2021-01-03 07:42:09

Hi,

I don't think you are doing something wrong, I'm afraid this model is just unable to achieve what TP-Link announces. I can't find any one who reached 1300mbps, don't even talk about 1750mbps. I contacted TP-Link directly and they ask me to make some changes in my settings but with no result. This model is good for 866mbps but don't expect more.

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Re:Archer C7 V5 Wifi speed
2021-01-04 08:31:20

@Rippedgeek  @Corien 

 

Have you tested the 5G connection on other devices, such as phones or laptops? 

 

BTW, what is the distance between the C7 and the Oculus Quest 2 headset? You can try to change the 5G wireless channel on the C7 to 36/40/44 or something else, change the channel width to 80MHz, change the mode to 802.11ac only, then reboot the C7 and reconnect to confirm.

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Re:Archer C7 V5 Wifi speed
2021-01-04 11:36:41 - last edited 2021-01-04 13:41:00

@Kevin_Z 

I tested it with a smartphone (using a testing app) and it never exceeds 866 mbps.

My Oculus is at 1 meter from the router.

And yes I used the settings you suggested (Actually : Channel 40, channel width to 80MHz and mode to 802.11ac), I tried with different channels but I always got the same limitation.

As said I can't find any testimonial for people reaching more than 866 mbps ...

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Re:Archer C7 V5 Wifi speed
2021-01-05 02:43:59

@Corien 

 

Upon checking, it seems that the Oculus Headsets support 2*2 MIMO, that means it can associate maximum at 866 Mbps with the Archer C7, thus the link speed is normal. You may confirm this with the Oculus support.

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Re:Archer C7 V5 Wifi speed
2021-01-05 08:40:46

@Kevin_Z 

Could be ...

But how to explain that some people reached 1300 mbps with the Oculus 2 using other routers (from Asus to not mention it).

And why do I have the same limitation with my Galaxy S9 which is 4x4 MIMO then ?

Anyway, you are the fourth person from TP-Link support I speak to and it's the first time I hear about this MIMO limitation ...

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