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Okay so what Mbps should I expect on wireless

I am on the ultimate plan. Up to 150mbps down. The wired connection is getting about 115mbps (not near 150 by the way) and that is fine. I would like it to be far far closer to 150 since that is what I am paying for but I understand the "up to" disclaimer. Little miffed, but hey.

Now the wireless is a whole other ball game. I am getting anywhere from 4 - 40mbps on the 2.4 channel (normally in the 20s - 30s) and anything ranging from 30 - 72mbps (which is fine and what I expected for the most part) on the 5 channel. However, far more often it is in the 20s - 30s for both channels.

Now my question is this. 1) is the wired connection anything to complain about or is it what it is? 2) generally speaking what should I be expecting as far as wireless speeds on devices like my PS4, iPhone and iPad, which is what I use wireless on?

A few disclaimers: I am using a combination of Cox Speed test and Speedtest.net for the wired speeds. For the PS4 I am going off of the Connection Test that is built in. For the iPad and iPhone the ookla app. I am using the Dual Band Docsis 3.0 modem/router that Cox issued me. For the wired connection I am using the CAT5 cable Cox issued me. I am in an apartment so the wireless devices are never more than a single wall and 30 feet away from the modem/router.

Like I said I am not so much complaining as I am wondering whether I should complain if that makes sense. I realize you will more than likely have some questions for me as well. Meant to grab the exact modem/router info and can get that at lunch. Thanks!

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I would suggest bringing back the gateway and getting a separate modem and router, especially if your a gamer. The gateways Cox gives out are junk.

With that said, wireless speeds depends on a number of factors; active interference in the area (cordless phones, microwaves,fans, etc) and congestion from other wifi network in the area. Also there is the capability of the devices themselves and what wireless rates they can connect on. Using inSSIDer can help find the least used band and channel that you can set your router to.