Get more from a 250–500 Mbps connection with Wi-Fi 6
Find the device, radio and Ethernet bottlenecks that limit a Canadian 250–500 Mbps internet plan.
Measure this device, then see your guide
Download, upload, ping and jitter are measured against AI Speed’s test route. The test may use up to 153 MB on a fast connection.
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Start with the wired result
A 250–500 Mbps plan should be compared first on a capable wired device. A 100 Mbps Ethernet port, older switch or damaged cable can cap the result well below the plan. If a gigabit-class wired connection measures much faster than Wi-Fi, focus on the local wireless link rather than assuming an access-line fault.
Wi-Fi 6 is not a speed guarantee
The router and client must both support the radio features they negotiate. Distance, walls, interference, channel choice and other devices share airtime. A router branded Wi-Fi 6 does not make an older laptop or phone into a Wi-Fi 6 client. Measure from beside the router and then the room where performance matters, keeping the same test device.
Choose placement over a headline number
Place the router in an open, elevated position rather than inside a cabinet or at the far end of the home. Consider wired backhaul for additional access points. A wider channel can raise peak throughput but may work poorly in a crowded apartment; the best setting is the one that produces stable results in your environment.
Check consistency
Run the same test at several times and compare ping and jitter as well as Mbps. On work calls, a stable upload and low jitter can matter more than a larger download figure. If only one device is slow, update its network drivers, check power-saving settings and compare it with another capable client before replacing the router.