will buying this new router give me speed gains

[oneofusjustin]

i have a fios line that tests at 30mbps i have the standard router that says its max is 130mbps i am using an ipad that says it can go to 150mbps ... why when i speedtest on the ipad is it coming in at 15mbps. I understand its not going to be as fast as wired, but will buying a router with a speed of 450mbps help me get my wireless speed closer to my line max of 30mbps? both wireless hardware im using now both claim they can handle triple my line max but 130-150mpbs but cant even get me less than HALF

 

[Ketchup]

Your speed could be because of the distance from the repeater. Generally, the wireless on your router should not be a limiting factor unless you are a decent distance from the device.

One test you could try is a file copy between two devices on the network.

 

[kornphlake]

Do you have a wired device on the network to confirm you're actually getting 30mbps at the modem? Typically the claimed speeds are stated using the phrase "up to 30mbps," which means you may or may not get that speed depending on conditions outside of your control, even though you pay for 30mbps you may only receive 15mbps.

 

[jumpncrash]

If once you have tested with a cable you are still getting 15mbps I would try testing at different times of day and seeing if it is always that slow. If it is I think that would be grounds for a complaint, half your advertised speed is a pretty big drop. If you're only getting these slower speeds around peak hour I wouldn't be too surprised, while still somewhat slow it can happen.

 

[VirtualLarry]

Do you have a wired device on the network to confirm you're actually getting 30mbps at the modem? Typically the claimed speeds are stated using the phrase "up to 30mbps," which means you may or may not get that speed depending on conditions outside of your control, even though you pay for 30mbps you may only receive 15mbps.

with FIOS, you always get equal or more than the rated speed. They call the extra speed "fluff".

 

[kornphlake]

with FIOS, you always get equal or more than the rated speed. They call the extra speed "fluff".

I don't know anything about FIOS honestly other than it's not available in my area, so you may be absolutely correct but I have a hard time when people use the words "always" or "never." I'd be inclined to confirm the speed with a wired connection before making any assumptions.

 

[Ketchup]

I don't know anything about FIOS honestly other than it's not available in my area, so you may be absolutely correct but I have a hard time when people use the words "always" or "never." I'd be inclined to confirm the speed with a wired connection before making any assumptions.

I believe you are confusing fiber optic and cable. DSL is an "all or nothing" type of connection.

 

[JackMDS]

As a first step connect a device that has Ethernet port with a wire to the Router and see how much is your Internet Speed via wire.

I have a Cable contract of 20Mb/sec.

During most of the day I get 25Mb/sec.

My wired computers as well as the dual band Wireless are all having such Internet Speed.

My iPad varies between 7-15 Mb/sec. I do not know why, but I do know that Not to use Toys (aka iPad and the like) to evaluated Networks.



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[oneofusjustin]

yes my wired device has never tested below 30mbps sometimes the line actually runs hot 31-32mbps

my distance to the router is about 10 feet in the same room of a normal wood and drywall house, in a residential neighbourhood.

however nothing (ipad or laptop) wireless is hitting close to max wired speed. Maxing out at 15mbps (half)... which brings me back to my original question, will a better wirless router fix this issue