expiredphoinix | Staff posted Dec 30, 2025 11:13 PM
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expiredphoinix | Staff posted Dec 30, 2025 11:13 PM
[AC] $309.99* | ASUS ROG Rapture WiFi 6E Quad-Band Gaming Router at Amazon
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Wi-Fi speeds can vary, and the only way to get true, consistent speeds is through a hardwired connection. Unless you are regularly downloading or uploading very large files, there is usually no real need for 2 gig service. For example, Netflix 4K streaming only requires about 25 to 30 Mbps.
The WAN port itself is limited to 2.5 gig, so with a reliable provider you will likely see real-world speeds around 2.3 to 2.4 Gbps, which is very close to the maximum.
2 gig internet really only makes sense in households with multiple heavy data users, as it helps balance bandwidth so everyone gets a smoother experience.
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The best this router tested when it was released on wifi was around 1.6gb so almost a full 2gb, but that will also depend on the clients connecting to it and how many. The other issue this router had was poor 10gig performance only providing around 6gigs which was well under spec of most other routers with 10gig ports. Which for you wont mean much.
Multigig LAN switch performance using the 10gig ports 6000Mbps. (A very low low outcome, Asus said they would address with firmware but dont know if they ever did.)
Max sustained WIFI speed to a 2x2 wifi client 1600Mbps.
Multigig LAN switch performance using the 10gig ports 6000Mbps. (A very low low outcome, Asus said they would address with firmware but dont know if they ever did.)
I used to work technical support for one of the major ISPs and ranked in the top 5 percent of my U.S. call center. We earned about $1 to $5 commission for upgrading customers' internet speeds. Without knowing your service type, whether it's coaxial or fiber, the experience can vary a lot. If you're on coaxial, upgrading often increases your upload speed, since coax is typically not symmetrical. You might have gone from 5 to 10 Mbps upload to 30 to 100 Mbps, which can definitely make things feel snappier, especially when navigating streaming services or interacting with apps that rely on uploads.
Also what are you going on about? What are you trying to prove. I am saying what my experience is and you are arguing that it is not true. You're effectively trying to gaslight me here. Do you know switching? Do you understand how backbones work? You are correct with your knowledge and logic. But there is a lot you may not know. That ap makes your assertions incorrect.
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