Optimizing bandwidth for AC1750
Hi,
I'm trying to get the most out of my router, speed-wise, and realize I have a lot of settings that I'm not even sure what they mean. We have 5 devices (2 computers, 2 phones, and a NEST) connected to our WiFi. We are using the 2.4GHz network. We have these settings ...
Wireless Radio: on
Mode: 802.11b/g/n mixed
Channel Width: Auto
Channel: Auto (Current Channel 2)
WDS Status: Disabled
Should any of these be changed to optimize throughput?
Thanks, - Dave
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@ArcherC8 Thanks for your thoughtful response. A few follow-ups ...
> 2.4GHz will give you more distance. The 5GHz will give you more speed
Do you have an example of a distance at which there is a noticeable performance difference between 5GHz and 2.4GHz? (E.g. after 50 feet it starts to break down)
> selecting a different channel may be better
Do you have an example of a situation where it may be better? I'm not clear what criteria to evaluate this against.
> and depending on your devices a different channel width may be better
My devices are a MacBook Pro, an HP laptop, two iPhone 6s', and a NEST device. If this doesn't help, what channel widths are better for which devcies in general?
> Some get better results with NAT boost off and others with it on
Hate to sound like a broken record, but do you have any examples? That might better help me figure out what I need to do.
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Wanted to report back. Turned out there was no degradation at about 40 feet from the router between the 5GHz band and the 2.4GHz one. In fact, while speedtest.net reported a download speed of 31 Mbps for the lower band, the 5GHz band was clocking in at 141 Mbps!
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