Posted: Sun Jun 07, 2020 16:56 Post subject: R6300v1: WAN port slow when mapped to switch
Hello,
I have set up my old R6300v1 to act as an AP/switch as per
https://wiki.dd-wrt.com/wiki/index.php/Wireless_Access_Point
I have enabled "Assign WAN Port to Switch" option, but when connecting to the main router via this port iperf tops out at around 550 Mb/s whereas the LAN ports reach expected 920 to 950 Mb/s.
I saw notes about the device not supporting accelerated NAT but I was under the impression that this only affects router operation and not AP/switch (as there is no NAT). I am on build 40559. Is this expected for the WAN port to deliver lower performance than the LAN ports? Thanks!
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Posted: Sun Jun 07, 2020 17:48 Post subject:
Please consider upgrading. I don't expect it to fix your issue, but 40559 is junk.
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Thank you for the quick responses! Apologies for not RTFM. I am a bit confused though: the first paragraph in the new build threads says:
DO NOT flash this beta release unless you understand the risks involved and specific device recovery methods.
I don't mind figuring how to unbrick the routers if things go south, but it does send a bit of a mixed message to beginners like myself. So to confirm: is the correct procedure to check the new build thread for reports of breakage, and use the build if none are found?
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Posted: Sun Jun 07, 2020 18:41 Post subject:
belegdol wrote:
Thank you for the quick responses! Apologies for not RTFM. I am a bit confused though: the first paragraph in the new build threads says:
DO NOT flash this beta release unless you understand the risks involved and specific device recovery methods.
I don't mind figuring how to unbrick the routers if things go south, but it does send a bit of a mixed message to beginners like myself. So to confirm: is the correct procedure to check the new build thread for reports of breakage, and use the build if none are found?