Just FF 500 installed today, using Wi-Fi Home hub 2 download 390, up load 72 - will the download speed improve?
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Thanks I am testing over Wi-Fi (bt home hub 2)
You would not get the full speed on Wi-Fi, the speeds quoted are for a fast PC connected using an Ethernet cable.
The reasoning behind a faster connection, is that it can be shared by lots of people within the household, not for one user to get the full speed.
This post from @SeanD may help.
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"I think for the first time ever we are in a situation whereby the speed you can now get through Full Fibre outperforms the capabilities of many devices.
The Smart hub 2 does not come with Wi-Fi 6 but this is something we are looking to include in our next generation of Hub. I don't have any info as to when we will launch a new router by Wi-Fi 6 will bring some improvement.
As an example of what I mean in terms of devices not being able to support the full breadth of speed available on Full Fibre 900, take a look at the table below. This is just for a couple of Apple Smart Phones and Tablets along with popular Samsung models,
Apple (Smartphones) | Dualband (2.4 & 5Ghz) | Theoretical Max speed on 2.4Ghz connection | Theoretical Max speed on 5Ghz connection |
IPHONE SE | Yes | 60mbps | 300mbps |
IPHONE SE 2020 | Yes | 135mbps |
600mbps |
Samsung (Smartphones) | Dualband (2.4 & 5Ghz) | Theoretical Max speed on 2.4Ghz connection | Theoretical Max speed on 5Ghz connection |
galaxy-s10e | Yes | 135mbps | 600mbps |
galaxy-s10-5g | Yes | 135mbps | 600mbps |
Apple (Tablets) | Dualband (2.4 & 5Ghz) | Theoretical Max speed on 2.4Ghz connection | Theoretical Max speed on 5Ghz connection |
IPAD pro 3rd gen (Nov 2018) | Yes | 135mbps | 600mbps |
IPAD pro 4th gen (March 2020) | Yes | 135mbps | 600mbps |
Samsung (Tablet) | Dualband (2.4 & 5Ghz) | Theoretical Max speed on 2.4Ghz connection | Theoretical Max speed on 5Ghz connection |
galaxy-tab-s5e | Yes | 100mbps | 300mbps |
galaxy-tab-s6 | Yes | 60mbps | 600mbps |
Ethernet should ensure you get the maximum possible speed but I also appreciate that connecting this way is not always possible."
I recently upgraded to Full Fibre 500 and yes, it is device dependent on wifi. I am using a TP Link router with wifi 6 on 5G and getting 517 down and 63.4 up on wifi on a Samsung S20 phone. My much older laptop gets 221.7 down and 68.2 up.