Hardware speed limitations.

[Mick Naughty]

Hello, ended up getting a internet speed upgrade yesterday. Currently using an Asus RT-AC66U B1. Max speed on the tests I can hit is around 200. Bypass the router and it runs at its rated 500Mbps.

Idk if there is a software limitation or hardware for it. Are there certain specs I should look for when getting a new one to ensure it wont be capped? 
Wan port says its compatible, but I don't exactly see a rating limitation listed in the specs. 
 

[manikyath]

i found this reference in a review:

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Note that these results are with Hardware acceleration enabled (default). Disabling this acceleration knocked the simultaneous up/down routing test down to around 240 Mbps.

https://www.smallnetbuilder.com/wireless/wireless-reviews/asus-rt-ac66u-80211ac-dual-band-wireless-ac1750-gigabit-router-reviewed/

 

something about hardware acceleration, when disabled it seems to be around the speed you report.

 

doing ctrl-F on the user manual doesnt bring up anything useful, though...

[Mick Naughty]

14 minutes ago, manikyath said:

i found this reference in a review:

https://www.smallnetbuilder.com/wireless/wireless-reviews/asus-rt-ac66u-80211ac-dual-band-wireless-ac1750-gigabit-router-reviewed/

 

something about hardware acceleration, when disabled it seems to be around the speed you report.

 

doing ctrl-F on the user manual doesnt bring up anything useful, though...

Thanks for the reply. Went through the routers interface, turned off Quality of Service and it went up to 280, so maybe there is something I can change.