Performance
Test setup seems simple. Network connection is based on the AC3200 which was reviewed some time ago on the FunkyKit. To the network is connected desktop computer with RAID array. It works as shared, network drive. Tests were performed on ASUS GL552VW laptop using wireless connection. Once were problems with signal then the AC2600 signal extender was connected to check how results improve.
Let’s begin the tests.
First set of results is showing maximum bandwidth which is limited by the network drive ( which is also nearly full ). This is what is possible using wireless connection while signal is perfect. If drive could run faster then we could see maximum bandwidth over 100MB/s what was actually presented in the AC3200 router review.
Second test is what we can get without the AC2600 on the other side of apartment. I have to add one thing which is quite important. Router doesn’t have strong enough signal to operate using 5GHz connection so it switches to 2.4GHz. On the other hand it’s still the best signal I could get on any router. I guess that old building is causing additional interference and problems with WiFi signal. Anyway let’s take a look at the test results.
Much worse bandwidth. Still can work but for sure is much slower. During long work, signal can be lost for short period of time. That’s for sure nothing good.
To fix the issue we’ve installed the AC2600 in the middle of the way between router and the test PC. Here are the results.
Maybe not as high bandwidth as near the router but we can have stable signal using 5GHz network connection and have no issues in any place of the apartment.
Test results in new building will be probably better as walls are not so thick and are less elements that may cause interference. I guess that all who have problems with WiFi signal quality will be satisfied after installing the AC2600.
The AC2600 range extender improves and extends WiFi signal to about twice as large space. It also provides stable signal what in our case, let to perform over 30 minutes tests at constant bandwidth.
Of course as I mentioned earlier, maximum bandwidth is limited by data source. If you have source that works much faster than our network drive then you can probably reach declared speed of about 1733Mbps.
