TL-WR1043ND can't get 300mbps

[hnl_dk]

that sounds very strange.
I have QoS, TOR... turned off. Maybe you are using more memory on yours?

QOS and Tor disabled. Memory usage at 47%. Even with noscan enabled, I seem to get a max of 150mbps.

Am using WPA2 and everything pretty much on default.

bb

I also get a max of 150mbps... but that is the limit of the fastest wifi card I have here. I have ordered a new one, for one of my laptops, just to be able to test the speed.
Also make sure that it is actually using the full channel span (that it is not using 20MHz, even if it is set to 40MHz).

[bbjayo]

I also get a max of 150mbps... but that is the limit of the fastest wifi card I have here. I have ordered a new one, for one of my laptops, just to be able to test the speed.
Also make sure that it is actually using the full channel span (that it is not using 20MHz, even if it is set to 40MHz).

I see. Thanks for the info - that's helpful. I'll check the adapters tomorrow and report back.

I'm still curious as to why I can't get anywhere without enabling noscan. I'd prefer not to be doing that.

bb

[hnl_dk]

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I'm still curious as to why I can't get anywhere without enabling noscan. I'd prefer not to be doing that.
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I will try to make some testing next week, but it should not make a difference (at least in the ideal world). noscan should only make a difference, if there are other routers, that the router can "see".

[nicram]

I;ve read on openwrt forum i think, that there is problem with that in the drivers, that some intel wifi cards around can make it work wrong, so it go down from 300Mb/s, and do not come back (like it should, and it happen with stock firmware).

In such situation noscan is the only solution for now.

[DoesItMatter]

I see. Thanks for the info - that's helpful. I'll check the adapters tomorrow and report back.

I'm still curious as to why I can't get anywhere without enabling noscan. I'd prefer not to be doing that.
bb

The noscan option will always be necessary for Wireless-N 2.4Ghz

This is because not only do Wireless-G routers affect the signal,
but also wireless phones, microwave ovens, etc.

There is a LOT of 2.4ghz interference in the world.

That's why the move to 5Ghz Wireless-N is your best option for
a clear signal, although you get half the effective range.

If your router detect ANY kind of 2.4ghz interference on the
channels you choose, it will drop down to 20mhz / 150mbps mode.

[bbjayo]

There is a LOT of 2.4ghz interference in the world.

That's why the move to 5Ghz Wireless-N is your best option for
a clear signal, although you get half the effective range.

If your router detect ANY kind of 2.4ghz interference on the
channels you choose, it will drop down to 20mhz / 150mbps mode.

Thanks, that's a good point and one I hadn't really considered previously.