Trying to figure out why AX86u can't handle 300/300 speeds

[pattuspl]

Hey guys not too long ago I purchased the AX88u and it was even worse then AX86u right now. I have the Verizon Fios plan 200/200 which is actually 300/300. This router has very poor wifi speeds with AX/AC modes I tested both. I tried newest firmware from ASUS, also a beta firmware and right now i have merlin alpha 4 which seems to be slightly better.

The router usually does around 200 to 250 on both down and up (average). I tested my friends nest-wifi AC2200 I think - and it was giving me full speeds on all my devices on Wi-Fi.

I will attach my settings here so maybe someone can help me out. PS - I did test manual channels/auto literally bunch of configurations. At the end it doesn't make any difference.

I can't return the device anymore as I bought it about 2 months ago now.

 

[Volt]

Does switching to 80MHz channel make any difference? Also try setting "Protected Management Frames" to "Disabled" or at least "Capable".

 

[pattuspl]

Does switching to 80MHz channel make any difference? Also try setting "Protected Management Frames" to "Disabled" or at least "Capable".

Thanks for your reply. For some reason even in AX mode my devices won't connect to 160mhz anyways. Just changed to 80mhz and this is the result - usually it's around 200-250 mbps.


iPhone 12 Pro Max
https://www.speedtest.net/my-result/i/4290889226

My Alienware Aurora R10 PC w/ Wifi 6 Card @ 160mhz (confirmed via Asus Login Admin Page)

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The max download speed on this plan is : 305 and upload is around 342 mbps upload. I'm leaning towards Eero Pro w/ Wifi 6. I have like 4 AX devices and all of them perform the same way.

 

[Volt]

Unfortunately, there are too many unknowns in your case. For example, you absolutely need to be sure that during the speed measurement your provider gives you the declared Internet speed. For example, what speed can you achieve if you use your fastest client to copy a file to the USB disk connected to your router?

 

[pattuspl]

Unfortunately, there are too many unknowns in your case. For example, you absolutely need to be sure that during the speed measurement your provider gives you the declared Internet speed. For example, what speed can you achieve if you use your fastest client to copy a file to the USB disk connected to your router?

This portion I did not test with USB, connected directly via ethernet however gives me full speed - also if I exclude the AX86u directly from ONT I also get full speed.

 

[Volt]

What speeds does your router report for the client that you use for Internet speed test? And did you try with all TrendMicro things turned off?

 

[KingBravery]

Maybe you can try turn off gaming boost or any QOS setting

And for utilizing 160MHz, you need to use specific DFS channel 52-64 or 100-140.

 

[Jepz]

My ISP speed is 300/150 Mbps (FTTH@PPPoE@VLAN Port in use), I was having troubles with WiFi not reaching full speed, but now it is 100% with AC and AX clients:

AC client:
https://www.speedtest.net/result/a/6818821070

AX client:
https://www.speedtest.net/result/10577214731

Settings:




Hope it can help you somehow.

 

[tallytr]

200 to 250 on both down and up (average ) seems fine, what is the problem, I mean do you experience performance issues like Netflix pausing due to buffering?
I mean sometimes we are getting to focused on Speedtests if you know what I mean.
To me the RT-AX86U is the most powerful router I ever had and its Ok with a 2.5G connection.
I'd simply restore to default and check again with the basic firmware and settings, for sure check your cables, antenna, check wired as well...