WiFi Analyzer Odd Report

[kenohrn]

Hi:

First off, a disclaimer.  This is not about network speed tests.  This is not about an Ookla result or a Shaw Speed Test result.

When using wifi analyzers, they report a data element called "Maximum Speed".  For the BlueCurve modem's wifi channels, the results are odd

     Max Speed: 2.4 gHz channel:    144.4 mbps

     Max Speed:  5 gHz channel       1733.4 mbps:   

Since I use pods, most wifi settings are greyed out and cannot be changed in the Gateway software. The 2.4 gHz channel is 802.11 g/n.  Interestingly, two of the pods are shown as "Maximum Speed" 300 mbps. 

144.4 mbps seems low for 802.11 g/n, which should come closer to "n" speeds of ~300 mbps.  

Is this a fault in the wifi analyzer, or some config quirk of the BlueCurve modem?

Connection > Wi-Fi > Edit 2.4 GHz

[shaw-tony · Accepted solution]

@kenohrn it will depend on the Mhz you are running for the 2.4 Ghz network. On 20 Mhz, the theoretical maximum on 2.4 Ghz g/n should be around 150 Mbps. This will apply along with the pods as well (connects to the best connection which is usually 2.4 Ghz) to provide the mesh network.

[kenohrn · Accepted solution]

Hi shaw-tony:

Many thanks.  Since most wifi config items are greyed out when pods are in use, I guess my best bet is to relax.