![]() How much bandwidth you need for various internet activities is surprisingly low. There aren't really any day-to-day activities where maxing your Wi-Fi connection to get closer and closer to that theoretical speed matters that much. Related: What Internet Speed Do I Need for Streaming Services? If your concern was simply that the speed you saw in speed tests or when downloading large files didn't match what you expected, there's really nothing you should do about it now that you know why it happens. That letter and number combination indicates the generation of Wi-Fi (AC is generation 5) and the maximum bandwidth the router can sustain under ideal conditions (in this case, 1900 Mbps across all the router bands/radios.) ![]() Let's say you have a router that is labeled as AC1900. ![]() We discuss this in detail in our article on how to decode the letters and numbers in Wi-Fi router names, but here's a quick overview: The speeds advertised on the box and in the documentation for a particular router are the theoretical maximum speed the router can sustain under perfect conditions and when paired with an equal or better test device in a lab. The Router's Advertised Speed Is Theoretical ![]() We're starting from the position that your internet connection is functioning as expected ( speed tests look good, your Wi-Fi signal is strong, and you've used these tips to optimize your Wi-Fi) but you're not getting the speed you expect based on your router's specs. Related: 8 Tips to Improve Your Wi-Fi Signal Before we jump into talking about why your router's speed is less than what the box advertised, let's narrow down the scope of this article immediately. ![]()
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