Is this Ethernet or Wi-Fi? My IDM won’t go past 3mb/s no matter the network speed

PotatoSalad:

It gets even better.
350Mbps+ in the afternoon.

Nice speeds.

I don’t know whether it’s congestion, barely getting 150 to 200mbs recently

PotatoSalad:

AX73 speed test tonight.

ibietela2:


Yes, ShipToNaija.
Cost is different, I ship with other items.

The AX21 stabilised things especially downloads, I guess the 73 will be same but with VPN client which I require.

Got it for $108 (prime membership), but the price is $119.99

VP client, server, and USB on the AX73.
But no dedicated IOT network, so limited to 4 SSIDs (2 main, 2 guest) unlike 6 on the AX23.
Probably going to come via a firmware update.

sonickay:
Nice speeds.

I don’t know whether it’s congestion, barely getting 150 to 200mbs recently

If you're in lagos, then maybe.
If you're not, you can try these settings.
1. 2.4ghz
2. 5ghz
Also use WifiAnalyzer to check the 2.4ghz and 5ghz channels in your location. Then you can change to ones that don't overlap.
For me, 11 and 161 were the sweet spot.

PotatoSalad:

Are you bypassed?

No, I am not. Though I connected to a Nokia Beacon 2 router via Lan adapter.

BadMaster:

No, I am not. Though I connected to a Nokia Beacon 2 router via Lan adapter.

Won't that cause double NAT? 🤔

sonickay:
Is this Ethernet or Wi-Fi? My IDM won’t go past 3mb/s no matter the network speed

Wifi
Check your idm download speed limit. Set it to infinite.

PotatoSalad:

Won't that cause double NAT? 🤔

I am not sure though. But have you tried this method and noticed any difference in performance compared to bypass method?

BadMaster:

I am not sure though. But have you tried this method and noticed any difference in performance compared to bypass method?

Nope. I bypassed straight. Never bothered to test. I believe you did that to keep your starlink router AP.
Just bypass the damn thing.
What's the Max number of devices on your network and what's the device limit on your nokia beacon?

Speed Limiter is off, I use IDM version 6.3 though

PotatoSalad:

Wifi
Check your idm download speed limit. Set it to infinite.

Trying that right now

PotatoSalad:

If you're in lagos, then maybe.
If you're not, you can try these settings.
1. 2.4ghz
2. 5ghz
Also use WifiAnalyzer to check the 2.4ghz and 5ghz channels in your location. Then you can change to ones that don't overlap.
For me, 11 and 161 were the sweet spot.

sonickay:
Speed Limiter is off, I use IDM version 6.3 though

Try downloading an app on FILECR with idm.
See if you'll get a higher speed?
If it's still the same speed, uninstall that idm and download one on filecr

PotatoSalad:

AX73 speed test tonight.

Where did you get yours?

PotatoSalad:

Go to your tp link dashboard via browser, not the tether app.
Go to settings, advanced, wireless. Untick smart connect to split the 2.4ghz and 5ghz bands.

There's no such function as 'smart connect'

PotatoSalad:

Nope. I bypassed straight. Never bothered to test. I believe you did that to keep your starlink router AP.
Just bypass the damn thing.
What's the Max number of devices on your network and what's the device limit on your nokia beacon?

I think its limit is 30 devices. However, only 3 devices are connected.

WifiAnalyser says best Channel for me is 7 but I don't see where to change channels on the Router menu

PotatoSalad:

If you're in lagos, then maybe.
If you're not, you can try these settings.
1. 2.4ghz
2. 5ghz
Also use WifiAnalyzer to check the 2.4ghz and 5ghz channels in your location. Then you can change to ones that don't overlap.
For me, 11 and 161 were the sweet spot.

Update, disabled Smart Connect to see this menu

RoddyStan:

Where did you get yours?

Amazon

georgee:

There's no such function as 'smart connect'

Settings, advanced, wireless settings.

sonickay:
WifiAnalyser says best Channel for me is 7 but I don't see where to change channels on the Router menu

After transmit power.
First of all disable smart connect.
"Settings, advanced, wireless settings."
Change width to 20Mhz or 20/40Mhz (i use 20mhz cos of my IOT devices)
and then change channel 1-11 (US version) or 1-13 (EU version)

sonickay:
WifiAnalyser says best Channel for me is 7 but I don't see where to change channels on the Router menu

Update, disabled Smart Connect to see this menu

Good. now that your 5ghz is split, you can change the channel too. 149 to 165. Use WifiAnalyzer too.
161 works on all my devices.
If you have only channels 36 to 48, then your router is EU version. There's nothing much you can do here.

It appears my Router is US version then. I have 11 channels.

Wifi Analyser keeps saying best AP channel is 3, 5 or 7. I am testing each then to see which will work best

PotatoSalad:

After transmit power.
First of all disable smart connect.
"Settings, advanced, wireless settings."
Change width to 20Mhz or 20/40Mhz (i use 20mhz cos of my IOT devices)
and then change channel 1-11 (US version) or 1-13 (EU version)

PotatoSalad:


Good. now that your 5ghz is split, you can change the channel too. 149 to 165. Use WifiAnalyzer too.
161 works on all my devices.
If you have only channels 36 to 48, then your router is EU version. There's nothing much you can do here.

Is the WifiAnalyzer a feature on TP-link routers?

BadMaster:

Is the WifiAnalyzer a feature on TP-link routers?

Nope. An app on playstore.

PotatoSalad:

Nope. An app on playstore.

Okay, will download it then.

sonickay:
It appears my Router is US version then. I have 11 channels.

Wifi Analyser keeps saying best AP channel is 3, 5 or 7. I am testing each then to see which will work best

Cool don't forget to do same for your 5Ghz.
Once you set it well, come back with testimony . Make sure to connect your wifi to 5ghz too

I have channels 149 to 165 as extras

PotatoSalad:


Good. now that your 5ghz is split, you can change the channel too. 149 to 165. Use WifiAnalyzer too.
161 works on all my devices.
If you have only channels 36 to 48, then your router is EU version. There's nothing much you can do here.

sonickay:
I have channels 149 to 165 as extras

Great. Try 161
Set channel width to 20/40/80MHz

I set the channel width to Auto, do I have to choose one of these 3?

PotatoSalad:

Great. Try 161
Set channel width to 20/40/80MHz

sonickay:
I set the channel width to Auto, do I have to choose one of these 3?

My settings

PotatoSalad:

VP client, server, and USB on the AX73.
But no dedicated IOT network, so limited to 4 SSIDs (2 main, 2 guest) unlike 6 on the AX23.
Probably going to come via a firmware update.

Interesting, the AX73 was mistakenly cancelled and now it goes for $150+

Might just get the AX55, didn’t see 23 on Amazon

RoddyStan:


Can you send link to this?

Link to the 73? The price is now $150+ o and I mistakenly cancelled mine.

Madam has warned me not to buy another one, might get a lower price one
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08TH4D3QV/ref=cm_sw_r_as_gl_api_gl_i_0NC31H9QEP7HSKVEYAHD?linkCode=ml2&tag=thequirer-20

PotatoSalad:

Settings, advanced, wireless settings.

Guess mine doesn't have this 'smart connect' functionality
Below is what i have under my wireless settings.

Maybe i need to change this router to a more advanced one

That's wat my LG smart TV is pulling because of gthis problem