Make your WiFi Faster (AT&T router can't handle 1000 mbps)

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  • Опубликовано: 24 авг 2024
  • I recently got AT&T's internet 1000, aka their fiber internet package, and the wifi was just garbage! I determined a new router would fix my problems... I was right. The default AT&T router just can't handle the speeds coming into the house. As an added bonus, the wifi no longer randomly drops or buffers, because a stand alone router usually is much more reliable.
    Netgear Nighthawk X4S on Amazon: geni.us/aiuM2 [Amazon]
    For the video test of the mist thing:: / tgcallaway

Комментарии • 735

  • @TommyCallaway
    @TommyCallaway  4 года назад +39

    This video is 3 years old. I make camera and filmmaking gear reviews & tutorials now. If you're into that stuff, go check out my newer stuff. It's WAY better.

    • @unjunglee1639
      @unjunglee1639 4 года назад

      What router do you recommend now? Trying to decide between mesh and TP-link. Also, can I connect it to the modem and not use the AT &T router?

    • @TommyCallaway
      @TommyCallaway  4 года назад +1

      @@unjunglee1639 I'm still using the same netgear nighthawk X4S, haven't had any problems with it yet.

    • @TommyCallaway
      @TommyCallaway  4 года назад +1

      @@lisidao I just plugged mine into my AT&T router. No additional setup was needed.

    • @rolandocruz60
      @rolandocruz60 4 года назад +1

      hi tommy
      can i just plug a router to a bgw210 from att without additional configurations ?
      because there are videos that you got to disable the wifi from the att modem?

    • @keto4life197
      @keto4life197 4 года назад

      Okay i laughed since i saw the ac router but makes sense now.

  • @muskx7868
    @muskx7868 6 лет назад +105

    Thumbnail is 48 mbps... the sad thing is, that’s so fast for me, since I live with 0.40 mbps internet every day...

    • @Rukirys6
      @Rukirys6 5 лет назад +1

      Muskx I got 75mbs

    • @stevebbkny2394
      @stevebbkny2394 5 лет назад +1

      CODE JLPLUKK I have 500 up and down

    • @iKingRPG
      @iKingRPG 5 лет назад +2

      You can't watch this in 144p with that speed

    • @porteneur1
      @porteneur1 5 лет назад +1

      www.speedtest.net/my-result/d/3522341b-c389-4077-9dc9-cf63d0c4dd47

    • @rhdtv2002
      @rhdtv2002 4 года назад +1

      How long did it take to actually post your response..jk

  • @carlossaldana3962
    @carlossaldana3962 7 лет назад +413

    Pshhh u think thats bad. I get 3mbps on a good day.

  • @iStutterr
    @iStutterr 6 лет назад +6

    In order to get the fast wireless speeds from AT&T router make sure you desperate your network frequencies. Switch the network name for the 5ghz frequency to a different name and it will give you a faster overall speed. 2.4 frequency caps out at about 50 mbs.

    • @excalibur5006
      @excalibur5006 4 года назад

      I barely realized this today until my laptop got connected to my 2.4ghz and suddenly my speed dropped from 300-500mbps (5ghz) to 20-60mbps(2.4ghz).

  • @uGotJinxed
    @uGotJinxed 6 лет назад +3

    your internet was fast af already

    • @843ronnie-ig3
      @843ronnie-ig3 6 лет назад

      But it’s not anywhere close to what he was paying for.

  • @gottahaveit3774
    @gottahaveit3774 6 лет назад +4

    I get speeds of 500M+ using the AT&T 5268AC (wireless) and 700M+ hard wired. Not even the AT&T techs with their hardware could show me they were bringing 1G to the house so I disputed their claims of 1GBps. I am a network tech by trade so I understand this. Made for some interesting conversations with AT&T then they finally owned up to it "We can't show you 1GBps and we're oversubscribed in your neighborhood". They always wanted to blame my hardware but I was LOL when their hardware got slower speeds than mine. We tested with the RG outside where they handed off the fiber so they couldn't blame my inside wiring.

  • @lakshandias
    @lakshandias 6 лет назад +6

    If I had that internet speed I would finish my package in 5 seconds 😂🔫

  • @guneetsingh9455
    @guneetsingh9455 6 лет назад +187

    Iv only dreamt of that speed.. 😂 lol

    • @emeneensj445
      @emeneensj445 6 лет назад +2

      Its 90$ a month

    • @gavin9498
      @gavin9498 5 лет назад +1

      Rakan Altamimi i have this internet but I only get like 300mps because we have the ATT router

    • @car4754
      @car4754 4 года назад

      @Molly Schultz same

    • @bmwf07boy61
      @bmwf07boy61 4 года назад

      @@car4754 I pay 20$ a month and get 1000 mbps

    • @car4754
      @car4754 4 года назад

      BmwF07 Boy I live in the middle of nowhere

  • @cliffx7
    @cliffx7 7 лет назад +36

    I am an ATT wire technician. Our new BGW 210 RG “Residential Gateway” has a technology called band steering. You probably have 599 or the 5268AC. The reason you got the slower speeds when connected to our RG was you were stuck on the 2.4GHZ band. ATT names both 2.4GHZ and 5GHZ networks names and password the same. Doing that on the new BGw210 enables band steering (which automatically assigns the faster 5GHz network to closer and newer devices, while at the same time assigns farther away and older devices to the 2.4GHZ network.). The 599 and the 5268AC have the same type of naming scheme however most new devices get stuck on the 2.4GHZ network. AT&T is sending it’s 1GBPS customers 940mbps down and 940mbps up. With a BGW210 I have personally tested 940 down and 940 up over Ethernet and 625 down and 730 up over wireless.

    • @TommyCallaway
      @TommyCallaway  7 лет назад +6

      +Clifford Williams I was on the 5g network. Would be interested to know if they’d send me a better router. I’d happily try it.

    • @Camilo19832001
      @Camilo19832001 6 лет назад +12

      Tommy Callaway dont buy that bs. I bought the orbi router and i turned off the 2.4 ghz signal and im getting almost 300 mbps minimum. Which is bullshit on att’s part giving us a shitty router

    • @MarcoThePHX
      @MarcoThePHX 6 лет назад +3

      Clifford is right lol I got 381.51Mbps download and 557.68Mbps upload on my note8

    • @KevTheSneaky
      @KevTheSneaky 6 лет назад

      Some computers have 2.4ghz

    • @ritodecheeto4602
      @ritodecheeto4602 6 лет назад +1

      why is your internet so bad i want to leave so bad but i have a contract

  • @Sophie-and-Ken
    @Sophie-and-Ken 7 лет назад +37

    I am so glad I saw this video. I had no idea why my streams were suffering an now I know. Thanks man, you are the best.

    • @Malouco
      @Malouco 7 лет назад +1

      Doc Da Boss
      I'm so angry at att. They swear u 1000mb but then when u get 300 they say "u don't hv a computer and we only guaranteed one computer at 50% wired and wifi speeds are NOT guaranteed" can u believe this? What kind of fuckery is this? Now I hv to pay $300 dollars for a device that makes att void their free services. They won't even help u over the phone unless u buy the router from them or rent it.

    • @hamyshank
      @hamyshank 6 лет назад +1

      Is "have" a really hard word to type instead of "hv"?

    • @love-pz3zn
      @love-pz3zn 5 лет назад

      i broke my router with them on purpose and ask for a fiber router when the technician came and he gave me it for free and now i get 950/900

    • @levithomas8093
      @levithomas8093 4 года назад

      Honestly do it really works?

  • @penguindrum264
    @penguindrum264 3 года назад +1

    Watching this in 240p 3 bars and it's buffering. 😂

  • @andygarcia3296
    @andygarcia3296 6 лет назад +4

    I had a 5268 router before and noticed my devices were connecting on 2.4Ghz vs 5.0Ghz. I now have the 210 which has band steering and automatically connects any device to 5.0 Ghz when in range. I also habe ATT fiber 1G and speeds test are 940M down and about 800M up.
    So it is a problem with ATT routers ONLY on 1G service when you have a 599 or 5268. Thos are find with uverse with speeds up to 100M but if you upgrade, you should be getting and if not request for a 210 to get the optimal performance.

    • @mcsisawesome
      @mcsisawesome 4 месяца назад

      Im assuming the numbers youre listing are model numbers for the ATT routers, right?

  • @dhansel4835
    @dhansel4835 5 лет назад

    I had DSL at 25 down and about 12 up and was happy. When my contract ran out my bill jumped $80 more a month.
    I have my stuff bundled, that is my direct tv, AT&T land line (VOIP) metered service and internet.
    They said they are doing away with copper and putting in fiber optics. I have both fiber going down the subdivision, AT&T and Comcast.
    Now I have fiber at 125 Mbps both up and down and my bill dropped to $ 117 for the bundle.
    I'm on my 2nd router. My WIFI would drop out every 9 minutes. Just like clock work, drop out and restart.
    AT&T sent me a new 'old' modem/router and I hooked it up and still getting drop outs. The tier two customer service in San Antonio told me it was because I was on a power strip! Yes! a power strip. I have since moved it to my 2,000 APC UPS. Being on a UPS doesn't have anything to do with the WIFI going out.
    My only thing that might be the problem is the Honeywell Lyric T6 Pro WIFI thermostat. It's been too hot to go in the attic and turn the AC system off and see if it still gives me dropouts.
    We are 'TMT' TOO MUCH TECHNOLOGY and one day the whole shooting-kabootle is going to go up in smoke.

  • @Josephw615
    @Josephw615 6 лет назад +48

    I’m out here on 3.10 mbps smh

    • @meyergang8530
      @meyergang8530 6 лет назад

      same...... actually 3.36 mbps lol...

    • @Devan_Shaw
      @Devan_Shaw 6 лет назад +2

      I have 30kbs please kill me

    • @CCCC-tq8yo
      @CCCC-tq8yo 6 лет назад

      Cjw615 wow

    • @CCCC-tq8yo
      @CCCC-tq8yo 6 лет назад

      Dunkin' Devan why

    • @sams9462
      @sams9462 6 лет назад

      Cjw615 i have -1
      Please give me a better wifi

  • @Daniel-lx1jd
    @Daniel-lx1jd 6 лет назад +6

    I'm getting AT&T fiber soon in South Florida area. Will test the speeds then see if I need a new router

  • @dhansel4835
    @dhansel4835 5 лет назад

    About 3 years ago AT&T said they are discontinuing DSL. That speed was 3 mbps dn and 2 or so up. Three years went by and they came out and gave me a U-Verse modem/router. My speed increased to about 5 mbps down and 4 mbps up.
    About 2 weeks ago I got my bundled bill (Direct TV, Land Line Phone and internet) the price went from $ 125 to $ 198 a month. I called them back and they told me they were getting away from copper and going with fiber to the house. They took out the old copper line modem and put in fiber.
    I am getting 125 mbps down and 120 mbps up. I am paying $ 117 for the bundle now.
    To me this is lightning fast. I don't game just get e-mail and surf the net.
    98% of the time the internet just sits there and not being used.
    I put in an outside TV antenna about 25 years ago. It works great. I think I paid $30 from Radio Shack. I did a channel scan and picked up 120 over the air stations. Some are in Spanish, some in Vietnamese and some in Chinese.
    There are a number of old movie sub channels which I like.
    I would be afraid to change out the modem as it would probably send a red flag to AT&T and they would cause me grief!

  • @pigeon3398
    @pigeon3398 6 лет назад +63

    Give me 10 min I will dawnload all games in ps4😂

    • @ItzYuzuru
      @ItzYuzuru 6 лет назад

      Haha

    • @BigDawgVisualz
      @BigDawgVisualz 5 лет назад

      Optx_Spirit 😂😂

    • @ydel3522
      @ydel3522 5 лет назад +1

      PS4 limits to 300... Still ok. lol. I get over 500 on my Xbox.

    • @itsnari887
      @itsnari887 5 лет назад

      lol😂😂😂😂

    • @GenericExotics
      @GenericExotics 5 лет назад

      @@ydel3522 I've gotten 700 on my PS4

  • @greenhavennn
    @greenhavennn 6 лет назад +2

    Holy smokes!! Man, am I glad I stumbled onto your video. This is GREAT info. Headed to Amazon now to look at this particular model. I'm in San Antonio, so I'm still trying to decide between AT&T, Google or Grande fiber. Just doing some pre-purchase research. This vid was very educational and informative. Thanks again, sir!!

  • @aidensherk5356
    @aidensherk5356 5 лет назад +9

    Can you do a video on how to set up the night hawk I just got mine and struggling to set it up

  • @1davejames1
    @1davejames1 5 лет назад +40

    Can you do a video on how to install and enable your own wireless router over the ATT modem/router for fiber? I just got ATT fiber and wanted to use my own ASUS router.

    • @rigobertolopezmateo
      @rigobertolopezmateo 5 лет назад +1

      In the past what I've done is call the tech support team from my provider, you just basically read them your new router gate access number and model. They activate it over the phone.

    • @iKingRPG
      @iKingRPG 5 лет назад

      Most routers you just plug it in

    • @iKingRPG
      @iKingRPG 5 лет назад

      And follow their instructions

    • @tuanturner1025
      @tuanturner1025 4 года назад

      iKingRPG 🤦🏾‍♂️

    • @marcelosimon4972
      @marcelosimon4972 4 года назад

      @@iKingRPG not the same for at&t fiber they are a pain but not bad. You have set up ip pass through

  • @zonedout5998
    @zonedout5998 3 года назад +1

    I got the att router/modem for my fiber. 969mbps hardwired. 338mbps on wifi. Not too shabby. I don’t think I have enough wireless devices to use up all the 338mbps.

  • @TheMarecki1234
    @TheMarecki1234 5 лет назад +2

    Most likely you have the older ATT router (nvg589 with 2.4ghz antenna) the new Att routers 5268 and 210 are in the 300/400mb range . Those have both 2.4 and 5ghz antenna.

  • @Kabs9780
    @Kabs9780 6 лет назад +4

    I get 600 on my Mac WiFi with a BGW 210 att router/gateway. That’s the fastest computer/device in the house. My mobile devices are usually in the 300s. If you have att WiFi make sure you don’t expect 1000 WiFi and make sure you have a 210 or 5268 gateway. Att tech

    • @LawtonChiles
      @LawtonChiles 5 лет назад

      jeremy Cabrera hey man I have a nighthawk router can I just plug that into the att fiber box in the wall?

  • @MikeO89
    @MikeO89 7 лет назад +4

    FYI: AT&T gigabit plans holds a 650mbps bidirectional guarantee. If you aren't seeing those against AT&T servers over hard wire, give them a call and they will (reluctantly) figure it out. I have gigabit in Austin, TX through them and consistently see 900/850 mbps against their servers.

    • @CCCC-tq8yo
      @CCCC-tq8yo 6 лет назад +1

      Mike so ur getting what speed over wifi?

  • @dhansel4835
    @dhansel4835 5 лет назад

    Since I had AT&T fiber optic installed my Wi-Fi sucks.
    It all started about Jun 3 2019. My WiFi started dropping out every 9 minutes. I have an app on my smart phone showing in graph mode when it drops out and how long.
    January 3 I called AT&T and talked to several ladies in the Philippians. They said they would send me a new router/modem like I have. It is the 210. She said it would be delivered in 2 days. I waited 4 days and called them back. They said they didn't know what happened and said it would be re-sent and I should have it in 3-4 days. Six days went by and I hadn't received it. I called them back again and they told me there was a product back-order and that's why I didn't get it.
    They sent me up to the 2nd level of tech support. I actually talked to someone breathing "Texas" air. He was in Dallas Texas or near there. He said he was going to send me a 5268AC router/modem. The same kind as I had when I was on U verse.
    I hooked it up and it also dropped Wi-Fi every 9 minutes. Now my OOMA (Voice over Internet phone) was not working right. It would dial out one ring and go dead. When someone called me the people calling me said it would ring and ring but no one would answer.
    I took the OOMA device to my computer lab and hooked it up to my work network and had a little Radio Shack phone hooked to it. I got a dial tone and made a phone call. It worked. I told the party I was talking to to call me back and they said they would. No problem I received the call. Now I know my OOMA was working. Now I know it's AT&T problem.
    I had a Cisco modem/router so I decided to hook it to the AT&T modem/router and hook both network cables from the OOMA to the Cisco router. I set up the Cisco router as an access point.
    The OOMA now is working OK. I could make and receive phone calls just fine.
    I still had the WiFi drop out every 9 minutes.
    I called AT&T today and they sent me to the highest level tech support in San Antonio. I said I was a ham radio operator. The lady said that's your problem. I told her why is that and my old DSL 5268AC router/modem worked OK along with my OOMA. She wanted to know if my radio was plastic or metal case. I told her my $ 2,500 radio was a metal case and it was grounded with 2-8' copper ground rods.
    I did notice now I had been getting 120mbps up and download. Now I am getting 96mbps down and 60mbps upload but my OOMA was working.
    The lady in San Antonio said "I have been working here 10 years" and have seen it all. Really......
    One person on RUclips said the changed the channel on the AT&T Modem Router from auto-channel search to channel 5. I tried that and still having WiFi cutting out every 9 minutes.
    When Technology works it works.... when it doesn't we have a Malox moment.

  • @TryMyMartini
    @TryMyMartini 5 лет назад

    I’m here because I’m in the same boat. 1000, but about 40 on their WiFi. I’m looking into a router now.

  • @kathywoods5674
    @kathywoods5674 5 лет назад +1

    Your download speeds should average around 90 to 100mb/s when downloading a file of course it depends on the server assuming they don't limit your speeds when downloading .. That is faster than most people have. Good tip. Great video.

  • @RyansToxic
    @RyansToxic 5 лет назад +6

    How did you setup / connect the second router.

  • @210sa210sa210
    @210sa210sa210 4 года назад +9

    So I’m having the same problem do I need to to keep the AT&T modem and the new modem plugged in together

    • @elikhoun2545
      @elikhoun2545 4 года назад +1

      At&t only provides the necessity, if you want a stronger wifi capabilities. You will need to bridge your router behind At&t. Just like any other internet companies you get the minimum.

    • @210sa210sa210
      @210sa210sa210 4 года назад

      Elisha Khounthavong thanks i think I got it my laptop hooked up through ethernet cable I get about 960 mbps but my PS4 pro I get about 370 I guess my ps4 sucks haha jk thanks again

    • @damiancortez4700
      @damiancortez4700 4 года назад +1

      STRAIGHTBEAST109 yeah it’s slower on consoles

    • @210sa210sa210
      @210sa210sa210 4 года назад

      glyotic yea I figured that plus my PS4 sounds like it’s about to take off lol

    • @damiancortez4700
      @damiancortez4700 4 года назад +1

      STRAIGHTBEAST109 lol

  • @matthewchamberlin4642
    @matthewchamberlin4642 6 лет назад

    Clifford Williams answer is correct on 2.4 and 5G signals coming from Your AT&T NVG599, 5268ac, BGW210 are all able to provide 5G. Band steering has become better with time top speed seen from one of AT&T product wirelessly was around 500mbps but need an adapt dual band ac to achieve those speeds.

  • @MrJmhess77
    @MrJmhess77 5 лет назад +1

    Great vid! I’ve had Fiber for a year now and will be purchasing a new router after seeing your vid. I always wondered about AT&T routers and wether they are holding some of that fiber goodness back from consumers. 👍🏼

    • @mauricetomas
      @mauricetomas 4 года назад +1

      Without the ATT rg the service won't work. New router is a good idea but you must have the att gateway for the service to work. Just a heads up. Goodluck!

  • @Michael18751
    @Michael18751 4 года назад +6

    Have you considered that wifi cards in laptops have their limits?

  • @slimspector1228
    @slimspector1228 3 года назад +1

    Me paying like $50 per month and only getting 1 mbps I literally can’t get over 2 mbps

  • @Bswaggy2
    @Bswaggy2 7 лет назад +6

    I have AT&T also, I only get 13 mbps download and 1.4 mbps upload. Its HORRIBLE

    • @eggnog.9741
      @eggnog.9741 7 лет назад +2

      i get like 1 mbps for both

    • @scxrlethouse
      @scxrlethouse 6 лет назад

      I was on an AT&T 100/20 mbp plan but then they installed AT&T fiber on our street, and I am currently using that.

  • @charliewilson3234
    @charliewilson3234 4 года назад +1

    AT&T will not let you get service without their modem $10/month. Are you still paying rent on yours?

  • @OmarZakiTopics
    @OmarZakiTopics 4 года назад +5

    thx

  • @teosiu6784
    @teosiu6784 5 лет назад +6

    I just got $40 a month
    At&t give me 💯 Mbps..

  • @vote4ulvio
    @vote4ulvio 5 лет назад +3

    Why does att have modems with built-in routers? I just got att fiber 1000 and I can't get it to work with a router.

    • @BR3WCITYx
      @BR3WCITYx 4 года назад

      did you ever get it to work?

  • @dg0kicker
    @dg0kicker 5 лет назад +4

    Do you have a video on how you actually set the new router up and what settings you had to change on the ATT gateway to make it work correctly?

    • @Kinggrunt798
      @Kinggrunt798 4 года назад

      Prizoneroffaith Ephesians 3:1 look at the specs of the gateway att provides all of them are trash and can barley run any signal most modern standalone routers and support a whole house now

  • @jblxkiller3494
    @jblxkiller3494 4 года назад

    Guys it's 2020 AT&T Let them handle it they Mostly Don't have AT&T around the world so just chill AT&T Is Better Than Ever

  • @garyhoney2013
    @garyhoney2013 4 года назад

    Subscribed and liked. Thank Chief, you taught a old dog a new trick but I kind of suspected this.

  • @grady.stu.8300
    @grady.stu.8300 4 года назад

    That's crazy fast. I have uverse 450 but no fiber. I'm in an old neighborhood. It's fast enough where I don't really notice lag or anything but the signal doesn't go very far.

  • @Clubdelasdiosas
    @Clubdelasdiosas 6 лет назад +4

    How are you bridging the two routers?

  • @CCCC-tq8yo
    @CCCC-tq8yo 6 лет назад +5

    With att 1000 I only get about 275up 200 down is that good???

    • @love-pz3zn
      @love-pz3zn 5 лет назад

      well since you have atnt 1000 no its terrible but its better than the US average which is like 50/50 new netgear router and CAT7 ethernet cables will help do not use CAT5/CAT6 since CAT7s are newer and just better in general

  • @leogaming83
    @leogaming83 2 года назад

    Because you need to get a 2.5gig nic card because the gigabit ethernet port on older motherboard limits the speeds at like 900mbps

  • @euroamerican5189
    @euroamerican5189 5 лет назад +1

    Damn, I'm getting 25 down and 10 up and I thought I was getting screwed. Guess not. I have hardly any problems.

  • @suckapunks
    @suckapunks 5 лет назад +1

    Hey man this was really interesting. I too have AT&T fiber in a different city and I notice it is quite slow. When I spoke with the tech support they said AT&T modem is not compatible with other routers. So unless in the last 2 years they implemented some security measures, it's good to see I can get around their self imposed limitations. Have you moved on to something else or are you still using AT&T Fiber as explained here with the same results? Thanks, BG

  • @bobzealand5692
    @bobzealand5692 4 года назад

    My WiFi speed is so slow it took me 3 days to post this comment

  • @shadowheadshot
    @shadowheadshot 3 года назад

    that speed test is way faster then mine mine is 2 mbps

  • @zachmorrow7737
    @zachmorrow7737 5 лет назад

    The router issue is just that....an issue. AT&T provides the hardware, they should replace at no cost to the customer in order to obtain the speeds promised. I would opt for using my own router, but if someone doesn't want to, AT&T can and will replace devices for speed issues like that.

    • @Summyy
      @Summyy 5 лет назад

      Actually WiFi speeds that low on the 1000 Mbps are caused by WiFi interference. So all he'd have to do is either place the router correctly and not surround it with metal objects or change the WiFi channel and he would get a lot more.

  • @carbonunit
    @carbonunit 6 лет назад

    I can recommend getting a Ubiquity UAP AC pro, just plug the in the Ethernet cable to your router, and install the access point anywhere you can run said Ethernet cable, this access point doesn't require a electrical wall wart cable at the location of the AP since power is injected over the Ethernet cable. moving your WiFi radio away from the router is always best practice.

  • @dorksdomain8355
    @dorksdomain8355 4 года назад +1

    Bro I’d kill for half of the laptops speed

  • @PhobiazBro
    @PhobiazBro 6 лет назад +1

    Can you please make a video explaining how to hook up the router

  • @kayandavis7789
    @kayandavis7789 3 года назад

    me: scrolling through youtube
    youtube: want to see how poor u are, go take a speed test
    me: ok
    youtube: hahaha u got 0.40 MBS I bet u wish u had the 40 MBS
    me: 😦😭😢

  • @jonathanschultz2472
    @jonathanschultz2472 6 лет назад +4

    We get 100mbps down 10 up through lan
    Then Wi-Fi is anywhere from 5-40mpbs down 5 up. It jumps around everywhere. It worked well until our internet speed got bumped up from 70 to 100. That's when the WiFi went to crap. Went from streaming 4k to steaming 240p by increasing our WiFi speed
    Wtf is wrong?

    • @jonathanschultz2472
      @jonathanschultz2472 6 лет назад +1

      eyedeasAbility i fixed it by changing the modes on the router. Apparently it was set to put out 5-70mbs just randomly picking speeds.
      Now it's a constant 100mbs

    • @bigtanksta96
      @bigtanksta96 6 лет назад

      Where did you find that setting in the router?

    • @bigtanksta96
      @bigtanksta96 6 лет назад

      Where did you find that setting in the router?

    • @SharpElement
      @SharpElement 6 лет назад +2

      J⃟O⃟N⃟A⃟T⃟H⃟A⃟N⃟ S⃟C⃟H⃟U⃟L⃟T⃟Z⃟ for the love of God please tell us the setting

  • @davethestalker
    @davethestalker 3 года назад

    I had ATT fiber installed Saturday (August 28, 2021. I have the BGW320 and I’m getting 1060 up and down: you can expect WiFI devices to be at best 700 until WiFi 6 gets here. My iPhone 12 Pro Max is getting 650-700 up and down. IF I USE MY WIFI EXTENDER, I get at most 170 down with 50 up. Gee, Tommy why do you think there is such a disparity in speeds? Perhaps the maximum speed is hampered by the slowest piece of hardware? Yeah, that’s what I think too.

  • @FatedCb
    @FatedCb 5 лет назад

    The problem is you are still limited to 2000 NAT connections. The only way around this is to completely bypass the gateway.

  • @lagboi5326
    @lagboi5326 6 лет назад +2

    i hate my network so much thank you so much for this tip!

  • @BradleyCaban
    @BradleyCaban 4 года назад

    I think they gave you a defective modem/router or one with an old version. I have a Pace 5268AC (2017) one of the old ones that got discontinued by Pace(when it got bought by Netgear) AT&T stopped giving them, AT&T now gives the new Arris BGW210, I have AT&T Fiber 300/300. And it works great, it almost reaches to 400mbps. I think they gave you an outdated software version in it. . The AT&T provided modem and router are good, just maybe the one you got had an issue.
    My speed is really fast and never gives up, and capacity is never an issue!

  • @DarkHorseParatrooper
    @DarkHorseParatrooper 5 лет назад

    I found I couldn't get proper speed either. I called them, they basically told me I didnt know what I was talking about. I bought google wifi pods, just having those I'm getting way faster speedtest, like 500 down 400 up

  • @indobash
    @indobash 6 лет назад +1

    Can you post a video on how to connect your own router to the att modem/gateway? I have my own apple wireless router and have no clue on how to connect it. Thanks!

  • @j.jester7821
    @j.jester7821 4 года назад

    The pace router is awful. I have ATT fixed wireless internet. I struggled to get my nighthawk router to connect as a gigabit port. The trick is set all of the port settings of the pace to router manually to 1 gigbit setting. You cannot change just one to manual, you have to set them all to manual, otherwise it wont recognize your router as a gigabit device.

  • @DanielPierce
    @DanielPierce 6 лет назад

    I have AT&T fiber 300 and get 350Mb/s wirelessly to my IPhone X through a Belkin AC Dual Band Router(model- F9K1123)on average,you need an AC router capable of 1000Mb/s, and be careful of speed labeling on the router because when it says “AC1000 it is adding both bands together for that total(which is marketing BS)you should absolutely be getting 1000Mb/s, I’m also getting 370Mb/s upload, so that should be higher for you too I’m guessing, make sure that MacBook is connected to 5Ghz, it’s possible that the fiber line has too sharp of a bend in it which can cause a dB loss, or it could have been bent so far that a microscopic pit was introduced into the line, even if that isn’t the case you should have AT&T make it right!

  • @jdpalko
    @jdpalko 6 лет назад

    It’s not that router. It’s either configuration issues or your network card on your laptop is not up to par. I consistently test 350-450mbps on my iPhone 8. On all of AT&t inverse CPE to include the BGW 210 and the 5258.

  • @firpo417
    @firpo417 4 года назад

    the first test was normal if you are on 2.4Ghz, 5Ghz is the only way to even get close, and if the laptop was on the 5Ghz for the second test, get a new USB dual band AC adapter, the speed you got is about max for a 5Ghz N wifi adapter that is built into your laptop

  • @universalsuccess586
    @universalsuccess586 4 года назад

    Thumbs up for your computer set up 😎

  • @ydel3522
    @ydel3522 5 лет назад +5

    Did you use IP passthrough, bridge, or just direct ethernet connect?

  • @IsaacMega
    @IsaacMega 4 года назад +1

    I have an ASUS ac1300 and it droped my ping by like 40ms and boosted my speed by 1mbps from 7-8 mbps

  • @jondoe1916
    @jondoe1916 4 года назад

    I just got it 4 days ago. He installed it but didn’t replace the router. Only getting between 40-60...

  • @1Dusty22
    @1Dusty22 5 лет назад

    Tom: good work. I just ran tests using iphone running Speed Test and SpeedCheck. I moved the ARRIS BGW 210-700 to the archway between the Dining rm and the Living Room. Distances are 32 feet to the Family room Amazon Fire Stick with line of sight through an open door. The distance from the archway to the Room with the Amazon Fire Tv is approximately 24 feet. Must go thrrough a wall....drywall wood studs. or....... through a bedroom wing archway and a 90 degree hard right turn into the room. the test results are:
    spd test sped ccheck
    at 4' 224/348 400/367
    fam rm 155/223 260/255 (up to Very good)
    Amazon
    Fire TV 328/372 350/320 (up to Very Good)
    Definitely distance and obstacles have major impact on signal strength. I was getting 75/43 Spd test results at best before I moved the Arris.... too far and too many walls:

  • @garymatusavige3639
    @garymatusavige3639 4 года назад

    I get 1meg or less on average should be a criminal to charge for this

  • @oB_Session
    @oB_Session 4 года назад

    I just got the Nighthawk R8000 thinking it would give me faster wifi speed than my 2016 AT&T modem. Well no cigar, get this, it's actually slower! How is that possible?

  • @gsgidney
    @gsgidney 4 года назад

    so, I have the upright black box from ATT that has all the plugs on the back. 2 computers are hard-wired into the box, the land-line (for the old folks in the house) and a line to the security system. Is that the Router? or is there another peripheral we are talking about?
    _I wish RUclips allowed posting pics_ LOL

  • @johnbdachel
    @johnbdachel 6 лет назад

    Those are some awesome high speeds!

  • @lilmarlinprincejr
    @lilmarlinprincejr 3 года назад +1

    I see this video is 4 years old and I have to disagree I have the 1 gig internet and it true you never get that 1 gig speed but my download speed is usually about 940mbps and the upload speed is usually about 950mbps and some times higher depending on the time of the day and I am using the both wired and wifi connections

  • @zenniaea
    @zenniaea 2 года назад

    your fliping lowest mbp is better than mine like WHO HAS 0.63 MBP AS THEIR WIFI LIKE WOTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTT

  • @tommysobe
    @tommysobe 4 года назад

    Seeing this was recorded in 2017, ATT FIBER comes with a new a router/modem.. not sure what the speeds are but it appears better

    • @blackcloud9636
      @blackcloud9636 3 года назад

      They didn't give me a new modem they told me to use the one I had before the fiber service then they installed fiber but my speeds are a good 38 out of the 1000mbps im suppose to be getting

  • @charlesallen4821
    @charlesallen4821 Год назад

    I have fiber and a Netgear router, which made a big difference for wifi. But, I'm wondering if Tommy has two physical lines and, if so, how.

  • @KVNH
    @KVNH 4 года назад

    Why is it only around 200 Mbps on WiFi when your router is very close to the laptop?

  • @NeoTesla
    @NeoTesla 3 года назад

    I had a download speed of nearly 500 mb/s yesterday. Out of the blue. My speed is now stuck at 50 to 80 mb/s

  • @thebenthermit4067
    @thebenthermit4067 4 года назад

    I wish I could post a picture. Had Fiber 300 for a little over a month. The first day was over 300 up and down on my phone, my hardwired desktop was about the same. I have Ookla running speeds everyday. My phone is at 50 and desktop around 90-100, this is the consistent speed everyday now. They clearly throttled it back compared to the first day. Once in a long while, it will kick back up to over 300, like every couple of weeks, probably so no one can open a class action lawsuit. Garbage. I rather have someone say their speed is consistently at 150 and get 150. Not say 300 and get 50 or 100.

    • @thebenthermit4067
      @thebenthermit4067 4 года назад

      To boot, the atnt speed test says the connection is at 400 up and down...

  • @Wailky2008
    @Wailky2008 4 года назад +2

    I dont understand A&T Internet is so good! I only get 31mbs Download and 11mbs Upload!

  • @tamtmf
    @tamtmf 6 лет назад

    What about Hughes Net? Their Wi-Fi lags so much even though they claim there isn't any hard data limits....

  • @nathantiffen5158
    @nathantiffen5158 6 лет назад +1

    I get 30 down and about 10 up, I have a plan with Sky, do you recon a new router would allow faster speeds?

  • @orestesdd
    @orestesdd 4 года назад

    How do you connect that new "router"? Is it connected directly to the Ethernet coming from the wall? Or do you connected to one of the 4 ports in your AT&T "modem router"? My home is very small, a two floor home with 3 bedroom on the second floor and them down it is kitchen a nice living room all together. So I am having speed troubles downstairs and also upstairs. My speed doesn't go beyond 20-35 Mbps but I am getting Ethernet speeds 300 Mbps. I was expecting to get at least 50-60 Mbps on WiFi, but no such luck; thus, I am trying to find a solution to my dilema? Thank you for your video, but it doesn't seem to help at all.

  • @speedster1093
    @speedster1093 4 года назад +1

    32 Mbps upload speed? Mine is 8...

  • @memoobaba
    @memoobaba 5 лет назад +4

    Bottleneck by wifi card in your laptop... not router

    • @Danny-cl4cl
      @Danny-cl4cl 4 года назад

      MadMax™ I used my sisters laptop with the one they provide and I’m getting 550 up and down

  • @Genetekks
    @Genetekks 4 года назад +1

    *cries in 5mbps*

  • @doglabdogtraining-gus.8873
    @doglabdogtraining-gus.8873 4 года назад +2

    Dude can you give a link on the screen saver “matrix” on your computers?, or how to get that done?thank you , great channel

  • @armandoeraso5665
    @armandoeraso5665 5 лет назад

    I'm lucky, 950 down, 960 up. The tech said he's seen 998 once. With AT&T 1000 fiber in Miami, FL

    • @mugs2169
      @mugs2169 5 лет назад

      I can pull just over 1000 up and down and I’m in Ohio. I use the att router and WiFi in my iPhone is on average 220 up and down.

  • @fry1goat696
    @fry1goat696 5 лет назад +1

    Id assume you had a 589 or a 599 and connected to 2.4ghz. I get about 300 down and 409 up on my bgw210 provided by AT&T

    • @globalvision9036
      @globalvision9036 5 лет назад

      Same, I disabled the 2.4ghz & everything runs at 250 to 300 off the 5ghz. Or you can separate them with different names to make sure your on the 5ghz.

    • @doctordemocracy5695
      @doctordemocracy5695 3 года назад

      @@globalvision9036 how would you go about disabling the 2.4ghz

  • @thatdrh
    @thatdrh 6 лет назад

    I have ATT fiber.. when I use any browser its only in the 300-500 range up and down. when I use the speed test application that they have for the computer, I get just under 1000... Usually 950-ish. Also the browser has ignorant ping results... the speedtest app gets 1ms ping.

  • @ainahdinie3883
    @ainahdinie3883 4 года назад +1

    Who watches this video with trash wifi

  • @GotWire
    @GotWire 6 лет назад

    The wifi test is because you are on 2.4 ghz on at&ts modem that's why its only 30

  • @gooblo43275
    @gooblo43275 5 лет назад +1

    What headphones do you use

  • @zeeb2014
    @zeeb2014 5 лет назад

    I have gigabit internet as well but I only get 400mbps when I’m hard wired.

  • @philliprhinehardt6268
    @philliprhinehardt6268 4 года назад

    The speeds are no joke.

  • @gorankresevljak8862
    @gorankresevljak8862 4 года назад

    Its a laptop issue. Promise you. I install it everyday. On 300... I typically on my lg v40 and iphone XS max get 330-360 mbps. 2.4GHz vs 5GHz issue. On 1000 wifi i usually pull off our router 550 ish mbps. Down/up. And something is definitely wrong with your wired connection i have never seen wired less than 500 mbps upload on 1000 internet. Unless, NIC is limited to 100mbps. Other factors come in play also. Anything else you are doing online. Firewall antivirus etc. Call in get it fixed. Ask what your light signal is reading. Should be between -13 and -19 i would hope atleast.

  • @ELGRANDE388
    @ELGRANDE388 5 лет назад +1

    I have a question did u connect the new router to the at&t router or did u get rid of the at&t router and connect the new router straight

    • @DiscipleOfYahusha
      @DiscipleOfYahusha 5 лет назад

      joses glass engravings great question im wondering the same thing

  • @osomania2009
    @osomania2009 6 лет назад +1

    Hey ....i have question ....do I need to turn off some options in the art router when I connect to the new router ??