Hello,
I have an AXT-1800 with the firmware v4.2.3
I use it as an access point. My computer is connected to the AXT1800 with a LAN cable and the AXT-1800 is connected to my main router by WIFI.
On my main router I have disabled WIFI 2.4Ghz, and the AXT-1800 is correctly connected to the main router with.
When I connect to the main router directly by WIFI (with a laptop), the speed is very good (1000 Mbps) but when I go throuh the AXT-1800, I only get 300Mbps
Please note that the AXT-1800 is 3 meters away from the main router.
So you have your main router setup broadcasting 5ghz( is it also broadcasting 2.4ghz) then have a wired connection running to the AXT1800 that is running as a access point only broadcasting 5ghz.
Router. Create your own private network. The router will act as NAT, firewall and DHCP server. This is the default mode.
Access Point. Connect to a wired network and broadcast a wireless network.
Extender. Extend the Wi-Fi coverage of an existing wireless network.
WDS. Similar to Extender, please choose WDS if your main router supports WDS mode.
Are you using it as a access point or as a extender?
Sir,
I learnt something today… I put the AXT-1800 in bridge mode (extender) and now I get better speed!
So, is the speed better because the router does not have to route?
When using as a wireless extender, what ever speed you are getting from the main router will be cut in half is a good rule. From there it depends on devices 1-20Mbps for IOT, 20-45mbps for HD streaming, gaming 45-75mbps.
You can try playing with the channels or bandwidth up to 80Mhz (If I remember correctly it can receive 160Mhz but can only transmit 80Mhz, its on the forum somewhere). You can try using DFS (Dynamic Frequency Selection) channels but that is region locked
Also the firmware being run can change stuff 3.x or 4.x
Top speeds also need WPA2-PSK/WPA3-SAE or better
TX power can also be lowered can help with WiFi self interference