The 5 GHz channel can support speeds of up to 4,800 Mbps. The 2.4 GHz channel, on the other hand, is much slower at 575 Mbps. Still, that's not too bad, considering you won't be connecting high-priority devices to the 2.4 GHz channel.
Internet for the cottager. Getting maximum speeds on 4G networks. Part 1. Choosing the right router
A few years ago I already reviewed the means of communication for the farmer or living in his house, where broadband is not available or costs so much money that it is easier to move to the city. Since then, quite a few terabytes have passed and I was wondering what's on the market right now for good LTE or 4G network access. So, I put together some old and new routers with cellular capability and compared their speeds and features. For the results, go under the covers. By tradition, if anyone is too lazy to read, you can watch the video.
To begin with, I did not set myself the task of finding out which of the cellular operators provides the best speed, but decided to find out which of the modem router provides better speed in the same conditions. Beeline was chosen as the provider. In my region the following operators are available: Beeline, MTS, Megafon, Tele2, Yota, WiFire. "Stripe" was chosen only because I already had his sim-card. I have no preference for any of the providers – each of them just makes money.
Testing methodology
To the base station, in a straight line, about 8 km, if you believe the router. All tests were conducted on weekdays from 11 to 13, because at this time the lowest load on the 4G network. As a matter of principle, I do not consider 3G networks in the test, because they also carry a load of voice communication, while 4G only transmits data. Anticipating the talk about VoLTE, I will say that at the place of testing, voice over LTE has not yet been launched. The test was conducted three times using the Speedtest service, the data was entered into a table and the average download speed, data transfer speed and ping speed were calculated. Also, attention was paid to the capabilities of the router. Test conditions: clear weather, no precipitation. No leaves on the trees. The height of the equipment – 10 meters above the ground.
Tests for all devices were conducted separately for the "bare" router, in the factory. The second test was carried out when connected to a small directional antenna, if the device has the appropriate connectors. The third test was conducted with a connection to a large panel antenna.
In the last column I added the final cost of the solution: for example, router + modem + antenna can receive better than just a router, but cost less. The color gradation is introduced to visually identify the particular base device to which the additional antenna can be connected.
Here is a scan of the radio air for understanding the signal reception conditions and the presence of the BS in the radius of the router.
Antenna version: Room antenna
Antenna type: wave channel
Supported standards of connection: LTE, HSPA, HSPA +
Operating frequencies, MHz: 790-2700
Gain, max, dBi: 11
Standing Wave Voltage Coefficient, max: 1.25
Wave impedance, Ohm: 50
Dimensions of the assembly (without mounting bracket), mm: 160x150x150
Weight, not more, kg: 0.6
What to consider when buying a router for several devices
As we mentioned before, there are so many routers out there that it can be difficult for the average consumer to choose the right one for them. However, knowing some of the features and things you need can help you easily find the best router for multiple devices. Here's what you need to look out for.
Why Wi-Fi 6 is best for multiple devices
There are many routers that are great for multiple devices. However, it is best to use a router that supports Wi-Fi 6. Wi-Fi 6 is not only faster than its predecessor, but also more reliable.
Wi-Fi 6 brings significant improvements to technologies like MU-MIMO and OFDMA, we'll touch on those later. In short, both of these technologies are built so that your router communicates more effectively with multiple devices.
In addition, Wi-Fi 6 provides speeds that can go well over 1 Gbps. These routers have more bandwidth, making it easier to connect more devices without slowing you down.
Features for multiple devices and gaming
Many routers have features that help if you're streaming, playing games, or just connecting multiple devices. Many routers include features that help reduce packet loss during play, overall latency, and optimize the network as a whole. Of course, you need to know what you are looking for.
The common feature you are looking for is called QoS (quality of service). This feature allows you to adjust the priority of your Internet connection for all of your devices. If your computer has the highest priority, the router ensures minimal packet loss and better latency with some optimization.
With this feature, you can configure your devices so that devices you rarely use don't take up too much bandwidth.
For games, there are several features such as game discovery and game acceleration. These work similarly to QoS and detect game streams to provide better optimization.
This is just another form of dynamic QoS. Dynamic QoS identifies the devices you are currently using and prioritizes them.
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