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This is mainly notes on my personal experiences those of friends. Bandwidth:
Netflix says you can get HD on 5 Mbps and Ultra HD on 25 Mbps. see Internet Connection Speed Recommendations | Netflix.com See Internet TV - Web TV Network Analysis Apps [on Google Play, Android rating (# of reviews) Fing - Network Scanner 4.6 (170,424) Google Play WiFi Analyzer 4.5 (2,450) WiFi Anayzer Pro $3 4.6 (400) SpeedTest.net 4.4 (887,689) Google Wifi (router setup and speed check) 4.3 (4,176) Fluke Network AirMagnet Survey Software $2,175 (Express), $4,360 (Pro) Does a hot spot map of your home or office. Wi-Fi SweetSpots 3.8 (590) See Wireless Witch: How to Test Your Wireless Performance | PCMag.com Top Ten Wi-Fi Apps for IT Specialists on iOS MacintoshAirPort is 802.11 compatible.The 2015 MacBook Pro has an 802.11ac (300 + 1300 Mbps) wi-fi Go to "About This Mac" under the Apple icon Menu Select System Report > Network > Wi-Fi to see the specs Hold down option when clicking on the Wi-Fi icon at the top of the screen. See Mac Wi-Fi diagnostics for more. This will give you data Transmit Rate (Tx), Signal Strength (RSSI dBm) Channel, Noise etc. I primarily use TX and RSSI TX = Transmission rate Home: I get 867-1300 Mbps 30 inches from my D-Link DIR-868L from Optimum. (58 Mbps consistently thru the internet) I get 176 in the kitchen (15-58 Mbps thru the Internet) I get 41-88 on the coffee table in the family room (15-58 Mbps thru the Internet) Cabin: I get 7-27 Mbps in the back bedroom at the cabin with the Netgear modem by the TV I get 50-88 Mbps in the back bedroom at the cabin with the Netgear modem in the kitchen | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
RSSI - Receive Signal Strength Indicator dBm - power levels in mW (milliwatts). see MetaGeek -30 dBm Amazing -67 dBm Very Good - -70 dBm OK - Minimum for reliable packet delivery -80 dBM Not Good - Minimum for basic connectivity. |
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1000 milliWatt (mW) is the maximun allowed by the FCC. Routers are more like 200mW and the WiFi in your laptop is more like 50-75mW. There is firmware that you can upgrade your routers power up to 250mw, but running your router at power output will eventually burn it up.
The FCC limit is Equivalent Isotropically Radiated Power (EIRP) power.
See: I get -22dBm to right next to my D-Link DIR-868L fromm Optimum. I get -73dBm in the kitchen I get -79dBm on the coffee table in the family room From FR couch dons-net 802.11n RSSI -69-70 TX 13-39 Mbps Download 22-27 Mbps dons-net5 802.11ac RSSI -74 TX 117 Mbps Download 52-55 MbpsSee the attenuation table in Multi band wireless
There will also be a Wireless Diagnostics menu item you can click to get more information. Brenda Bell's initial comments March 2017: The AC-68U has great user rankings, but about a third of the users list issues with the 2.4 GHz band. User reviews of both the AC-68U and AC-88U include the issue of random disconnections and reboots - #4 on the list, the Linksys WRT1900ACS, apparently has some known issues with random reboots and dropping WiFi, and according to one user review, support (what little there is) is aware that the device has issues.
The Netgear Nighthawk AC1900 (R7000) seems to also have some software issues, as well as kicking off users if more than one is trying to stream content at the same time. Range extenders: If you have a large house and your signal has to go thru several walls, closets, a refrigerator, etc. you may need a second device to extend your signal. They don't work that well and cut your speed by 50%. A 2nd hardwired access point is better. You can get devices to send ethernet over your powerlines for $40 to $100. Search for Ethernet over Powerlines Links: Multi-Band wireless for more. WiFi Analysis Wireless Routers in Products Bandwidth at Internet TV - Web TV How To Access The Wi-Fi Scanner In Mac OS X El Capitan - Let's Talk Tech Understanding RSSI | MetaGeek 7 Router Features You Should Be Using for Better Wi-Fi | PCMag.com How to Make Wi-Fi Faster in Your Home | The Family Handyman
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