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Model: ASUS ROG Rapture WiFi 6E Gaming Router (GT-AXE16000) - Quad-Band, 6 GHz Ready, Dual 10G Ports, 2.5G WAN Port, AiMesh Support, Triple-Level Game Acceleration, Lifetime Internet Security, Instant Guard
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If you have 2 gig internet and can't even answer your own question, then you probably don't need 2 gig internet, just being honest. That said, the equipment should be able to support 2 gig service since it has a 2.5 gig WAN port and multiple LAN ports capable of delivering over 1 gig.
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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Jmoney, In my humble opinion, you don't know what you are talking about. I went from 200m to 1g. Love the instant playback for streaming and a whole gif downloading under a minute. If I hit the right server, I can download a 20g file by the time I select storage location. Before that, I used to start a download and walk away. Just because you can walk to the store in 10 mins, you won't turn down a bike, do you?
Jmoney, In my humble opinion, you don't know what you are talking about. I went from 200m to 1g. Love the instant playback for streaming and a whole gif downloading under a minute. If I hit the right server, I can download a 20g file by the time I select storage location. Before that, I used to start a download and walk away. Just because you can walk to the store in 10 mins, you won't turn down a bike, do you?
Not gonna lie I remember when gifs started loading in under a minute. That's when I knew the internet changed.
I have 2gb internet, will this give me full 2gb on wifi?
I pay for 1gb fiber, but sometimes it lets me go faster. I've gotten up to 1.4 gbs downloading a single update on a single device, while everything else in the house was doing its business easily. I can't answer your exact question with my experience, but this router has breathing room beyond anything I can throw at it.
I have 2gb internet, will this give me full 2gb on wifi?
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.
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Anyone knows how this performs long term? I have a choice between this and a tp link BE9300 wifi 7 courtesy of work. Not gonna make use of the wifi 7 (at least not in the next 6+ months) so just wondering how much I can rely on a solid connection and rarely having to troubleshoot. My last "upgrade" to a crappy linksys unit reminded me how much I hate fiddling with networking equipment. Currently running a flint2 that I plan on returning to amazon since I have 2 free alternatives.
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.
Do you mean wired or via WiFi?Issue is that asus and most router manufacturers communicate port speed not routing capacity and or throughput per channelsThis is why would spend a bit more and buy the ugc fiber and a u7 pro xg ap.You got 10gbs wan and another 10gbs to your WiFi 7 access point and the routing throughput with IDS/IPS enable is 5gb so you know you can get the fullBenefit of your 2gb internet with no bottlenecking if your client are wired or connected to WiFi 7 (and not too far from the AP)
Do you mean wired or via WiFi?Issue is that asus and most router manufacturers communicate port speed not routing capacity and or throughput per channelsThis is why would spend a bit more and buy the ugc fiber and a u7 pro xg ap.You got 10gbs wan and another 10gbs to your WiFi 7 access point and the routing throughput with IDS/IPS enable is 5gb so you know you can get the fullBenefit of your 2gb internet with no bottlenecking if your client are wired or connected to WiFi 7 (and not too far from the AP)
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.)
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.)
Yeah this is definitely a poo performance vs the ugc fiber. I guess you get what you pay for. On top of that this spider design is not wife approved anywhere. lol
Yeah this is definitely a poo performance vs the ugc fiber. I guess you get what you pay for. On top of that this spider design is not wife approved anywhere. lol
There are plenty of other 10gig products that handle switching performance with overhead closer to 8,000Mbps and that is the norm so this is definitely a weird one off.
Jmoney, In my humble opinion, you don't know what you are talking about. I went from 200m to 1g. Love the instant playback for streaming and a whole gif downloading under a minute. If I hit the right server, I can download a 20g file by the time I select storage location. Before that, I used to start a download and walk away. Just because you can walk to the store in 10 mins, you won't turn down a bike, do you?
Speed upgrades do make a difference in specific situations, but the real world gains depend on the bottleneck. Going from 200 Mbps to 1 Gbps can improve large downloads when the server and your hardware can actually deliver those speeds. However, most streaming platforms do not exceed 25 to 50 Mbps per stream, instant playback is primarily affected by latency and caching, not raw bandwidth, and many download servers cap per user speeds well below 1 Gbps(cost to much to deliver 1 Gbps to everyone). For typical household use, even with multiple users, the difference often isn't noticeable unless you are regularly downloading very large files from high capacity servers or running multiple heavy tasks at once. The bike analogy works only if the road allows you to ride at full speed, otherwise the limit is the road, not the bike. if you don't like the bike example think of the auto bond in Germany most of it has a speed limit, but there are some rare parts where you can open up your car to the fullest speed.
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.
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Speed upgrades do make a difference in specific situations, but the real world gains depend on the bottleneck. Going from 200 Mbps to 1 Gbps can improve large downloads when the server and your hardware can actually deliver those speeds. However, most streaming platforms do not exceed 25 to 50 Mbps per stream, instant playback is primarily affected by latency and caching, not raw bandwidth, and many download servers cap per user speeds well below 1 Gbps(cost to much to deliver 1 Gbps to everyone). For typical household use, even with multiple users, the difference often isn't noticeable unless you are regularly downloading very large files from high capacity servers or running multiple heavy tasks at once. The bike analogy works only if the road allows you to ride at full speed, otherwise the limit is the road, not the bike. if you don't like the bike example think of the auto bond in Germany most of it has a speed limit, but there are some rare parts where you can open up your car to the fullest speed.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.
My guy, I manage IT as day job and know how streaming works and how bandwidth requirements work.
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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My guy, I manage IT as day job and know how streaming works and how bandwidth requirements work. 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.
I'm not saying your experience didn't happen, and I'm not trying to gaslight you. I actually agreed that higher speeds can make things feel faster and explained why. If you have more people in the home doing heavier internet tasks, higher bandwidth absolutely helps. I also pointed out that when comparing coaxial to fiber, upgrades often improve upload speeds significantly, since coaxial is generally much lower on the upload side, and that alone can make a connection feel far more responsive. You didn't share details like how many devices are active, whether people are doing data heavy tasks, or whether the service is coaxial or fiber, and those details matter. Backbone and switching knowledge is important, but last mile limitations and upload constraints often explain why upgrades feel dramatic for some users and barely noticeable for others. I'm not claiming to be an expert by any means, I'm just sharing real world experience so people don't waste money on speeds they don't need or would never fully use.
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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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