Hi all, I'm looking to optimize my configuration of a CW9166 AP that I recently purchased. The purpose for the AP is to provide the fastest possible wireless throughput to WiFi 6E-compatible clients. The CW9166 AP is using the out of the box configuration and is currently connected to a 10 Gbps switch (auto negotiating at 5 Gbps, which is the max port speed). I also have wired clients connecting to the switch that are negotiating at 10 Gbps. My throughput tests between various wired 10 Gbps clients shows that I can almost max out on each port (9.5+ Gbps in iperf3). The setup for my 6 Ghz wireless testing is as follows: My laptop is WiFi 6E capable (Killer(R) Wi-Fi 6E AX1675i 160MHz Wireless Network Adapter) and has a 2.5 Gbps (Killer E3100G 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet Controller) wired port. My workstation has a wired 10 Gbps (Intel X540-T2 PCI-E) port. Here are some tests that I've ran using iperf3, where the laptop is the client, and the workstation is the server: On a 5 Ghz wireless connection, I'm getting 250-300 Mbps from my laptop to the wired workstation. On a 6 Ghz wireless connection, I'm getting 500-700 Mbps from my laptop to the wired workstation. On a wired (2.5G) connection, I'm getting 1 Gbps from my laptop to wired workstation (10 Gbps link). Since this is my first time working with WiFi 6E, I'm curious if the speeds on the wireless 6 Ghz connection are normal or below what they should be. I'm looking to receive some input regarding any recommended configurations, tests, or tweaks that I should be exploring to get the most out of this new AP. Thanks!
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