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Hello, I have a question about the LAPAC2600C's throughput. I'm replacing 2 Apple AirPort Extreme's that were used as WAPs by setting them in bridge mode. I was able to get 450–500 mbs wirelessly when running speed tests at Speedtest.net. I have replaced them with the LAPAC2600's which should be...

So I get about 4 Mbs download while connected even though my home connection is 500 Mbs down and 50 Mbs up. It's pretty slow. Is there a way to get my iPhone to appear on the LAN? It would be neat if I could use AirPlay like I'm on my home Wi-Fi, even when I'm not.

I downloaded Open VPN and got it set up. Thank you!

Whatever VPN I can set up for free using the LRT214 and will work with my iPhone 11. I've tried multiple times, but can't get my phone to connect. The terminology the iPhone uses doesn't match 1:1 with the LRT's interface.

I meant to say … "the DOCSIS 3.0 modem I have" … I edited the original post.

Does anyone have insight into when 1 Gbs residential connections will be ubiquitous? I'm hoping the 500 Mbs connection I have will be above the average to anywhere from 3-6 years. At that time, I will be financially able to replace the router, switch and WAPs, with 2.5–5 Gbs and Wi-Fi 6 (or 7)...

I appreciate the advice. Unfortunately with the purchase of the new router/gateway, even if I bought a DOCSIS 3.1 modem and upgraded my service (eventually) to 1 Gbs, the router can't handle NAT over 700 mbs. The DOCSIS 3.0 modem I have, the CM-16 is rated up to 680 Mbs, so I should be...

OP?

Speed drops after 5–6 p.m. I see anywhere from 250–400 between those hours. I'd be curious to see what difference a DOCSIS 3.1 modem would have during those "peak" hours.

I reset the router last night and set it up again only adjusting the settings I needed to, just in case I made some adjustments that were causing the speeds to be lower than expected. I've been working from home today and consistently getting over 500 mbs (505–530 mbs). I am going to test again...

I appreciate it! Considering the next step down is 200 mbs download and 10 mbs upload package, even if I'm not getting the full 500 during peak usage hours, I'm still getting over double the speed. The original point to the thread was to see if a $90 router was good option to get the max out of...

It's Friday evening now and I'm running speed tests for comparison to the ones I ran during the day. The speeds have dropped about 100 mbs. I'm getting between 400 and 450 mbs. Since some of you are recommending a DOCSIS 3.1 modem, would that help me get the full 500 mbs during these "high...

Those are about double what I paid for the CM-16. Would I see a difference? I'm getting just under 500 mbs with the CM-16. What would those do in my scenario?

I was told by my ISP that the CM-16 is supported for the 500 mbs package I have and I seem to be getting just shy of the 500 mbs speed. I'm confused. I just ran speed tests on 2 different servers and got 489 upload / 53 download and 494 upload / 53 download. Would I be hitting over 500...

The Asus CM-16 is a 16 x 4 modem. I don't know if I'm getting congestion with it. My Speedtest.net tests have been coming in anywhere from 480-500 today. I've been testing periodically all day. No free modems with WOW! internet. It's a $10/month rental with a 2-year contract at $10/month or...