GT-AX6000 MerlinWRT Optimal Wifi Settings

[GreyHawkz]

I am using MerlinWRT firmware with GT-AX6000. I have a 1gb fiber connection. Speed test from within router does pickup in the 932-950mb range. Other devices that I have (e.g. iPhone 16 pro max only picks up apps half - 500mb range. I recall seeing in this forum some optimal wifi settings for the router using Asus MerlinWRT at one time a while back. Tried searching but can't find it anymore. Does anyone have these settings or recommendations?

 

[Tech9]

There is no optimal Wi-Fi settings. They are region and environment dependent.

 

[bluepoint]

I am using MerlinWRT firmware with GT-AX6000. I have a 1gb fiber connection. Speed test from within router does pickup in the 932-950mb range. Other devices that I have (e.g. iPhone 16 pro max only picks up apps half - 500mb range. I recall seeing in this forum some optimal wifi settings for the router using Asus MerlinWRT at one time a while back. Tried searching but can't find it anymore. Does anyone have these settings or recommendations?

You will not achieve equal speedtest with wired against wireless. It's the nature of wireless connections, the speed depends on how close you are to the router, in fact you can test it in different distances. Wireless connection is not synchronous(transfer up/down occuring at the same time) so if you get about 60-70% of the link speed at the closest distance, you're good.

 

[GreyHawkz]

You will not achieve equal speedtest with wired against wireless. It's the nature of wireless connections, the speed depends on how close you are to the router, in fact you can test it in different distances. Wireless connection is not synchronous(transfer up/down occuring at the same time) so if you get about 60-70% of the link speed at the closest distance, you're good.

Ok, good to know. Appreciate the response.

 

[TheLostSwede]

I have a symmetrical 1 Gbps connection and I hit 950 Mbps on my Pixel 9 Pro, but it obviously varies a bit and it depends on how close you are to the router and which channels you're using.
I use channel 100 for the 5 GHz band, since 1 W transmit power is allowed and I have no neighbours anywhere near that channel.
I take it you've enabled 160 MHz channel bandwidth?
I've also enabled OFDMA and MU-MIMO, as I have several devices on the 5 GHz band that can take advantage of those features.

The 2.4 GHz radio is quite weak on mine though and I have better signal strength on the 5 GHz band, which is quite weird.

 

[Tech9]

The 2.4 GHz radio is quite weak on mine

Limited to 20dBm or 100mW. Europe.

 

[heysoundude]

Limited to 20dBm or 100mW. Europe.

You seem to be a person who knows/understands these things: what are the benefits and liabilities of using another jurisdiction’s standards outside of it?

 

[Clark Griswald]

what are the benefits and liabilities of using another jurisdiction’s standards outside of it?

Just by asking that question must get you followed by some clandestine government faction or at least get the surveillance van parked outside your home.
I'm being good and following all rules

 

[Tech9]

what are the benefits and liabilities of using another jurisdiction’s standards outside of it?

The real penalties for violating the regulations may range from nothing to jail time depending on the country.

 

[degrub]

Depending on the local frequencies in use, you may also interfere with critical emergency response - ambulance, fire, etc.

 

[heysoundude]

The real penalties for violating the regulations may range from nothing to jail time depending on the country.

Thank you. I also asked about the benefits, if you recall.

 

[heysoundude]

Just by asking that question must get you followed by some clandestine government faction or at least get the surveillance van parked outside your home.
I'm being good and following all rules

Oh, they’ve been there quite a while; we’re good friends at this point.

 

[Tech9]

I also asked about the benefits, if you recall.

As an example, potential benefits for me in Europe with devices purchased in North America would be using my "personal channel" (not available in Europe and not used by anyone else around) or exceeding 23dBm allowed Tx power on standard non-DFS channels with range extension goals (although the main range limitation is the clients). In your case in Canada you don't have to explore region change options because you already have wide range of available channels with up to 30dBm on 2.4GHz band and upper range 5GHz band.