Full speed at router, but much slower on devices (help?)
Hey folks,
Just got EBOX 1 Gbps installed in Ottawa. The tech set me up with a Nokia XS-010X-R ONT and Nokia Beacon 3.1 router.
Here’s what I’m seeing:
Router test (via Nokia WiFi app): full gigabit speeds (close to 1 Gbps up/down).
Laptop (Ethernet, Cat6): ~830 Mbps upload but only ~400 Mbps download.
PC with Intel AX211 Wi-Fi 6E (5 GHz): link speed around 700 Mbps, real-world ~400–600 Mbps.
So the service itself is solid (confirmed at the router), but speeds on my devices are much lower than expected.
My questions:
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Anyone else seeing low download but full upload on wired tests with the Beacon 3.1?
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Is the Beacon 3.1 just weak for Wi-Fi, and should I add another Beacon / upgrade to a Wi-Fi 6E/7 router for better results?
Would appreciate any advice, I just want to confirm if this is normal for the Beacon or if I’ve got a setup issue.
Thanks!
Posted Aug 31, 2025, 12:18 AM UTC