Posted: Sat Jun 12, 2010 4:52 Post subject: WNDR 3300 - how to get max speed on 5 ghz?
I have refurbished WNDR 3300 with DD-WRT v24-sp2 (04/07/10) mini - build 14205M NEWD-2 K2.6 Eko. I have managed to put that on and it seem stable. The main thing I want is more speed.
I am using with a refurbished Netgear WNDA 3100 v1, which the 5ghz N on it.
I am currently maxing out on mine file transfer only at 4.483 Megabytes per seconds (or 36 Megabits per sec). I pretty it should be faster that, maybe 6 Mbps to 9 Mbps.
Here is my basic current configuration:
N-Only (5 GHz)
Channel 136 + 134
Width 40 Mhz
TX Power 71 mW
WPA2 with PSK security
On my laptop mine WNDA 3100 client shows 100% signal. But on the router page shows it only at 47%. Note this is the laptop and router 3-4 feet from each other.
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Posted: Sat Jun 12, 2010 10:32 Post subject: Re: WNDR 3300 - how to get max speed on 5 ghz?
unseengundam wrote:
WPA2 with PSK security
WPA2 with AES?
Also you are correct, you should be getting a little better throughput than that, may want to try different channel, and with the wndr3300, being that it has internal antennas, positioning is crucial for good signal. _________________ Wireless N Config | Linking Routers | DD-WRT Wiki | DD-WRT Builds | Peacock - Broadcom FAQ
I actually just tested this yesterday using equipment buddee gave me. I wasn't using any encryption but the WNDR3300 was topping out at 65mbps up/60mbps down pretty consistently with a 2x2 MIMO adapter. CPU usage was around 50% and I think that the wireless driver in DD-WRT is just topping out it's throughput because it's putting such a high load on the CPU just to transfer data from buffers. My 5GHz results are at the very bottom of this page.
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Yes it with AES encryption. I did try few different channels with too much luck.
Now, MAJOR speed problem is went I moved mine laptop to my bedroom downstairs. As soon as I sent there the signal strength dropped to 40% or so. When doing a speedtest (online) the connection only gave a 8-9 mbps (bits) up/down! That only 1 megabytes per second. I tried tons of different channels and wireless 2.4 N. Turns out 2.4 ghz N was giving a bit higher speed of 12-15 mbps (bits) up/down. Note to get best speed on 2.4 ghz I had to disable 40 mghz due interference. Which why I got the 5ghz N, unfortunately 5 ghz N is slower than 2.4ghz N for me. Main problem is this setup is SLOWER than my current G config!!! :(
The main reason I bought this was boost my connection speed in my bedroom downstairs. My downstairs bedroom sticks out of house and is blocked by couple of walls. Currently I am using a Linkysys G router with DD-wrt as client connection a Buffalo Atheros A/G router (default firmware). I am getting a 18-19 mbps (bits) up/down. I was hoping the switch to N would give me atleast twice the speed, but its actually slower ...
I will lowering the power to see if it helps. But looks like I might just have to return this WNDR 33000, since it is slower than my G currently.
unfortunately 5Ghz has range problems on all units that i have seen, if your gonna run N with any kind of range involved, it is best to run it in 2.4Ghz / 40 Wide channel / N-Only
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unfortunately 5Ghz has range problems on all units that i have seen, if your gonna run N with any kind of range involved, it is best to run it in 2.4Ghz / 40 Wide channel / N-Only
As I said before 2.4 ghz N works better with 40 wide DISABLED. I think it mainly due all other 2.4 ghz devices it just can't find 2 good open channels.
Now main annoyance is the mine old G setup is working better than 5/2.4 N or G on WNDR 3300. This make the WNDR 3300 kind of useless for me, should I just return it?
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Posted: Mon Jun 14, 2010 4:48 Post subject:
buddee wrote:
Hrm, thats a tough question to answer because i personally like my WNDR3300's but if i was not satisfied with it, then yes i probably would.
Edit: @ phuzi0n, yes to this degree i am thinking about doing some of those antenna mod's mentioned in one of the 3300 threads to atleast 1 of my 3300's and see if that will improve signal some.
You by chance have a link to that thread or can you post it when you find it? I am having trouble locating the particular thread your are referring to about the antenna mods.
You by chance have a link to that thread or can you post it when you find it? I am having trouble locating the particular thread your are referring to about the antenna mods.
All that work and they still only got throughput of a 1x1 MIMO 20MHz channel. I can't find any indication if it even improved range. _________________ Read the forum announcements thoroughly! Be cautious if you're inexperienced.
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Posted: Mon Jun 14, 2010 6:29 Post subject:
phuzi0n wrote:
Dark_Shadow wrote:
You by chance have a link to that thread or can you post it when you find it? I am having trouble locating the particular thread your are referring to about the antenna mods.
All that work and they still only got throughput of a 1x1 MIMO 20MHz channel. I can't find any indication if it even improved range.
I plan on giving it a go myself, now that I have an extra WNDR3300. I look forward to letting you know when it is complete and running some tests for you. Still trying to locate pre made pigtails. _________________ Peacock Thread-FAQ -- dd-wrt Wiki
