Hi,
I'm considering a new router for improved wifi throughput and after some advice as I do not know if my current notebook will benefit or if simple location changes may yield the gains I want.
Also, having read the intel specs for wifi card and knowing the AC66u I'm still not certain if my intel wifi saturates the routers 5GHz band which is the area of interest for me. Maybe changing out the wifi card in my notebook will be the best solution.
Hardware:
Asus RT-AC66u
Notebook – HP elitebook X360 G2 with Intel dual band AC 8265 card.
Location:
2 story townhouse – internal walls gyprock veneer, cupboard doors glass mirror (metal backing?) and floor is hardwood with underlying timber slat ceiling for the lower floor.
Router located in a re-purposed linen cupboard; ventilation is ok, metal shelving above router may cause interference. Antennas angled to ensure the fat donut is best oriented toward key areas of use on both levels.
Laptop location:
1. bedroom – same level as router and has cupboard walls in the way.
2. downstairs at kitchen table – oblique angle from router location and under the bedroom. Hardwood timber floors and ceiling in between (and cupboard door/frame of network closet).
I have used insider to examine the signal strengths in locations and to choose channels with the least interference.
I'm contemplating a couple of options to improve my 5GHz performance:
A. Is the router or the laptop wifi going to be the limiting factor on throughput (either range issues or
B. I can't relocate the router so perhaps relocating the antennas would be useful.
Ideas:
1. new router and place it where current one is – maybe RT 86U, RT88u or Netgear D7800 (modem/router... no sale of R7800 router only in Au). These seem the pick of the dual band models. If potential throughput is the limiting factor not location then this may be useful.
2. pigtails and mount existing antennas in more optimal location outside the cupboard (using ~1m LMR 195 cable as it's flexible enough and has good characteristics.
3. replace the AC 8265 in notebook with the newer AC 9260 if it's compatible.
4. perhaps all options if required..... I need some practical advice on what will give what benefit.
I use 2.4 band for tablet, and other minor gear - currently no issues with this. 5GHz is the notebook only and I'm looking for the best connectivity and throughput.
Just after some product or functional advice from the experienced folks here.
I'm considering a new router for improved wifi throughput and after some advice as I do not know if my current notebook will benefit or if simple location changes may yield the gains I want.
Also, having read the intel specs for wifi card and knowing the AC66u I'm still not certain if my intel wifi saturates the routers 5GHz band which is the area of interest for me. Maybe changing out the wifi card in my notebook will be the best solution.
Hardware:
Asus RT-AC66u
Notebook – HP elitebook X360 G2 with Intel dual band AC 8265 card.
Location:
2 story townhouse – internal walls gyprock veneer, cupboard doors glass mirror (metal backing?) and floor is hardwood with underlying timber slat ceiling for the lower floor.
Router located in a re-purposed linen cupboard; ventilation is ok, metal shelving above router may cause interference. Antennas angled to ensure the fat donut is best oriented toward key areas of use on both levels.
Laptop location:
1. bedroom – same level as router and has cupboard walls in the way.
2. downstairs at kitchen table – oblique angle from router location and under the bedroom. Hardwood timber floors and ceiling in between (and cupboard door/frame of network closet).
I have used insider to examine the signal strengths in locations and to choose channels with the least interference.
I'm contemplating a couple of options to improve my 5GHz performance:
A. Is the router or the laptop wifi going to be the limiting factor on throughput (either range issues or
B. I can't relocate the router so perhaps relocating the antennas would be useful.
Ideas:
1. new router and place it where current one is – maybe RT 86U, RT88u or Netgear D7800 (modem/router... no sale of R7800 router only in Au). These seem the pick of the dual band models. If potential throughput is the limiting factor not location then this may be useful.
2. pigtails and mount existing antennas in more optimal location outside the cupboard (using ~1m LMR 195 cable as it's flexible enough and has good characteristics.
3. replace the AC 8265 in notebook with the newer AC 9260 if it's compatible.
4. perhaps all options if required..... I need some practical advice on what will give what benefit.
I use 2.4 band for tablet, and other minor gear - currently no issues with this. 5GHz is the notebook only and I'm looking for the best connectivity and throughput.
Just after some product or functional advice from the experienced folks here.
.
