You all may recall a thread or two about my slow internet. I am finally at peace, now that I fixed it.
(1)put a Verizon router on the gigabit WAN connection so they could validate true gigabit.
(2)connected the first google mesh access point with ethernet cable to the router
(3)put the upstairs google mesh access point next to my chromebook
(4)installed a USB-C hub with LAN connection point wired to google mesh access point
(5)used the verizon easy button on the myfios app to do something...no idea what...

And now, I have 226 MBPS download speed.

I did try just using the verizon wireless network, and it was no where near as fast as the google mesh devices.

226 MBPS is fast. I like.

Nice. I have 150 down, that must be great.

I just ran a quick test on my iPad and am getting 328 down and 382.6 up on my WiFi. Of course, on my wired devices, I am getting MUCH higher speeds.

I'm at 14 / 4. While I do not watch or listen to content on the web (download), it would be nice to be able to upload my backups more quickly onto cloud sites.

Just FYI, there is a difference between MBps and Mbps. MBps is megabytes per second, Mbps is megabits per second. 1 MBps is eight times Mbps. Most of the time folks are really talking about Mbps. Most ads and sales literature for communication products etc. are in Mbps.

Guys remember, throughput from a simple speed test is not the same as routine throughput on the web. You can have a true gigabit connection and still never see that throughput due to the inherent bottlenecks throughout the web. Ultimately, if what you have feels quick and functions well when you're sitting behind the keyboard or remote control, you're good to go.

quote:

Originally posted by bigdeal:
Guys remember, throughput from a simple speed test is not the same as routine throughput on the web.

Which is why I never accept the default server at speedtest.net. It is close to your location and will report faster speeds because it does not test Internet-wide thoughput. I have a server in LA set as my default, and another in SF. This tests actual throughput transiting the Internet through several routers. It's also good to test at a server across the country from you to get realistic results.