My Asus wireless router [RT-N56U] is about two years old. Throughout this time it has been paired with an Asus wireless client [USB-N53.] Both router and client are 802.11n and both operate on the 5GHz network.
Until recently my downstream internet speed with wireless (from Ookla) was about 115 Mbps. However, recently it's dropped to about 85 Mbps and I've switched to Ethernet because it's faster.
Yes, I've re-booted the router. Firmware and drivers are up-to-date.
I know there are all kinds of ways to measure internet downloads and you can only put so much faith in speed measurement websites. It's the relative decrease in Mbps that concerns me. Doesn't make sense. So here's my question and pardon me if it's dumb:
Do routers and/or clients get slower as they age?
Until recently my downstream internet speed with wireless (from Ookla) was about 115 Mbps. However, recently it's dropped to about 85 Mbps and I've switched to Ethernet because it's faster.
Yes, I've re-booted the router. Firmware and drivers are up-to-date.
I know there are all kinds of ways to measure internet downloads and you can only put so much faith in speed measurement websites. It's the relative decrease in Mbps that concerns me. Doesn't make sense. So here's my question and pardon me if it's dumb:
Do routers and/or clients get slower as they age?