I added an Engenius Wireless Access Point (ECB350; "8-1" configured to WAP mode) to provide better coverage throughout my house. It is connected with a 50ft CAT6 cable to a NetGear WNDR3700 router (turned off its radio).
The WAP provides much better signal strength throughout my house (due to more optimal placement of the WAP and stronger antenna I get ex. -40 WAP vs -60 dbi router). However, download speeds are much slower! I would estimate the WAP is half the speed of the Netgear router's wireless 20 vs 10 MBS down. Uploads similar at 5 mbs). Why is the ECB350 slower if its signal strength is better ?
I ensured the Engenius ECB350 is set to max transmit power (28 db). Both were using WPA2, 80211n/b/g.
Thanks
The WAP provides much better signal strength throughout my house (due to more optimal placement of the WAP and stronger antenna I get ex. -40 WAP vs -60 dbi router). However, download speeds are much slower! I would estimate the WAP is half the speed of the Netgear router's wireless 20 vs 10 MBS down. Uploads similar at 5 mbs). Why is the ECB350 slower if its signal strength is better ?
I ensured the Engenius ECB350 is set to max transmit power (28 db). Both were using WPA2, 80211n/b/g.
Thanks