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[Q] Fasted wifi speed?

Hello,
I've just upgraded my home router, in order to speed up and future proof my home network, I've upgraded from a netgear DG834GT to a DGND3700, (mainly to add faster wifi and 1Gb ethernet).
On my old router my wifi connection from my phone was always 72Mbps. So I installed the new router and configured it to what I think is all the max settings, however my initial wifi speed on the phone was a lower 65Mps!?
After a while I realised that if I switched the phone wifi setting to max performance it would achieve 72Mbps (even though before with the older router it could always achieve this speed with this setting the other way). I'm no means an expert on wifi..etc.(clearly) can anyone explain... (please)
Another question is, what is the fastest speed anyone has had wifi running on the Desire S?
My new(ish) laptop manages to get a 300Mpbs wifi link to the new router! am I missing some configuration option?
Thanks

I've only had 72 mbps too, with a WNDR4000 -
I've tried setting the router's 2.4gHz to deliver it as fast as 300 mps or at 145 - makes no difference just 1.5 metres from the router.
I don't know if there's any way to set the Desire S to find the 5Ghz signal.
Disappointing

What do you use to check the speed ?
Edit : Also what is your normal broad band connection supposed to be?
I'm on 16 Mb line with Sky and phone pulls in at 8.21 Mbps over wifi
Just checked on WIFI settings on phone and for Sky it says 54Mbps with singal strength as excellent

i dont know much about this topic but have you tried setting the channel to auto,transmit power to 100%,turned on 802.11n?

As far as I'm aware, the Desire S is only officially wireless G protocol so 54mbps theoretical max.
However, it may be like the older HD2 which has, albeit by method of registry change, wireless N support.

Elcs said:
As far as I'm aware, the Desire S is only officially wireless G protocol so 54mbps theoretical max.
However, it may be like the older HD2 which has, albeit by method of registry change, wireless N support.
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it is officially capable of 802.11n
http://www.htc.com/www/smartphones/htc-desire-s/#specs
http://www.gsmarena.com/htc_desire_s-3776.php

kartkk said:
it is officially capable of 802.11n
http://www.htc.com/www/smartphones/htc-desire-s/#specs
http://www.gsmarena.com/htc_desire_s-3776.php
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Duly noted.
Now I'm disappointed with 65mbps from my TP Link TL-WR1043ND

Did you solve youre problem?
I have the same HTC en the same router and the same poor results!

People need to stop reviving these old threads!
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DC will not browse internet on wifi with repeater bridge

Hey guys,
I'm going to try to make a long story short.
I have two routers in my home and decided to run the second one as a wireless repeater bride. Both routers run DD-wrt.
I successfully setup the second router as the repeater bridge and proved that it works by browsing wifi connected to this router with my Original Droid, Ipod touch, and laptop computer.
However my DC will not.
It will connect to the router, obtain an IP, and report that it's connected, however it cannot access the internet. Mac filtering is not enabled at all.
I was initially running Gummy 1.9RC2 GB with EP1Q, Then wiped and flashed Gummy 2.0 Froyo with EE4, both with the same results.
Any idea's guys?

It's probably confuzzled. I would set them as independent routers with different AP names and just have them both saved.
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tsitalon1 said:
Hey guys,
I'm going to try to make a long story short.
I have two routers in my home and decided to run the second one as a wireless repeater bride. Both routers run DD-wrt.
I successfully setup the second router as the repeater bridge and proved that it works by browsing wifi connected to this router with my Original Droid, Ipod touch, and laptop computer.
However my DC will not.
It will connect to the router, obtain an IP, and report that it's connected, however it cannot access the internet. Mac filtering is not enabled at all.
I was initially running Gummy 1.9RC2 GB with EP1Q, Then wiped and flashed Gummy 2.0 Froyo with EE4, both with the same results.
Any idea's guys?
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can't you connect to the main router is it n if so your signal should be good
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That's what's so weird, it will still connect to the 1st router and browse...
How can all my other gadgets connect to either router and browse, yet my DC can't?
It's gotta be something on the DC, but I don't even know where to start on Android. LOL

that is wierd although I had a similar issue with the droid x3 it wouldnt connect to my home router which was n but connected to my work router which was b/g try forget network in the wifI settings then restart the router and try again
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but wait for more opinions before you take my advice
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Yeah, Already tried that too! but thanks!
I should of mentioned, both routers are set for G only.

tsitalon1 said:
Yeah, Already tried that too! but thanks!
I should of mentioned, both routers are set for G only.
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welcome and I debt know then I normally try every method I can and things get fixed its a process
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Not many routers support wrt, what equipment are you using? Airport devices? Hawking tech? Other? Reason I ask is, in my experience, apple equipment will perform this task the best.
It may sound odd but there can be a few things causing this problem.
What I would do first is connect the DC to the second router, then try to ping the router. There is a free app on the market to ping. If you can ping the router then you might have a dns issue, if you can't ping the router, then the second router is probably limiting the dhcp pool, on which you can log into the router and open this up.

If you MUST user a wireless repeater bridge, please test with a laptop instead of the phone to see if the problem is isolated.
If you need to boost wireless signal, I highly suggest getting a third router and setting it up as an AP and wire to the 2nd router (configured as client bridge) OR set up WDS. WDS is much better than wireless repeater mode, but setup is a bit trickier. There is a ton of help on WDS on the net. Wireless repeaters are problematic; I urge you not to use wireless repeater mode.

What kind of router is it? I had to return a new fancy dual channel N Netgear router due to compatability issues with some devices.

[Q] Wifi boosting

Hi guys
Just a quick question. I have a Sky Sagem Router. I have it on 54g auto using channel 1 least congested channel in my area.
The problem is I get weak signal downstairs using my xperia arc. How can I boost my wireless signal? My router is clear of any interference.
Before my laptop got stolen I used to get full signal and even when I had my desire hd
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use wireless repeaters

I cant afford any at the moment for a long while
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Some phones have weaker WiFi reception than others unfortunately. As suggested, a wireless repeater is an option. You can pick up a linksys wrt54g on eBay for $20-$30 and flash it with ddwrt in order to allow this functionality.

newter55 said:
Some phones have weaker WiFi reception than others unfortunately. As suggested, a wireless repeater is an option. You can pick up a linksys wrt54g on eBay for $20-$30 and flash it with ddwrt in order to allow this functionality.
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Thanks...is there a link you can give me that will show me how to flash it with ddwrt?
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http://www.dd-wrt.com/wiki/index.php/Linksys_WRT54G/GL/GS/GX#GSv4.0
That will get you started. Just click on the link for the version you pick up and it will take you to flashing instructions. The only thing you have to watch is that you don't get a v7. They are older routers but work great, especially for what you want to do. After you flash the router, ddwrt has numerous guides on how to configure it as a repeater.

Please use the Q&A Forum for questions Thanks
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[Tip] Improve WiFi performance

Hey guys, just wanted to let you know about something I discovered today.
If you're like me and have had considerably worse WiFi performance since switching to this phone, you've probably already flashed new radios and configured your routers channel to 11. These do seem to improve it a bit, but not nearly as good as this next trick.
Go into settings, then Wi-Fi, and hit the menu button and choose advanced. Select Wi-Fi frequency band and change it to 2.4 GHz only. Though I personally have a 5.0 GHz router this has improved my connection to be better than any phone I had previously. I have also selected Best Wi-Fi performance, but that was before I found this. Even without the best performance option this is considerably better.
I hope this helps!
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k4p741nkrunch said:
Hey guys, just wanted to let you know about something I discovered today.
If you're like me and have had considerably worse WiFi performance since switching to this phone, you've probably already flashed new radios and configured your routers channel to 11. These do seem to improve it a bit, but not nearly as good as this next trick.
Go into settings, then Wi-Fi, and hit the menu button and choose advanced. Select Wi-Fi frequency band and change it to 2.4 GHz only. Though I personally have a 5.0 GHz router this has improved my connection to be better than any phone I had previously. I have also selected Best Wi-Fi performance, but that was before I found this. Even without the best performance option this is considerably better.
I hope this helps!
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Interesting. I never had any WiFi problems with my HOX. Also I didn't know the phone even had a 5.8Ghz radio. I guess it does. But then I don't see how setting 2.4Ghz manually (as opposed to it automatically choosing which radio to use) is going to help. So I find it weird that its helping you...

It might be because I have both a 5.0 GHz and a 2.4 GHz broadcast from the same router. Honestly I have been seeing a horrible connection from both until I made this switch.
As to why it works? It's like why switching the LTE off saves your battery. Your phone is no longer looking for a connection on a new frequency and focuses more intently on the preferred band. Just my theory. Could be wrong.
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Yeah... IDK about that theory. And what is this channel 11 nonsense?
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k4p741nkrunch said:
It might be because I have both a 5.0 GHz and a 2.4 GHz broadcast from the same router. Honestly I have been seeing a horrible connection from both until I made this switch.
As to why it works? It's like why switching the LTE off saves your battery. Your phone is no longer looking for a connection on a new frequency and focuses more intently on the preferred band. Just my theory. Could be wrong.
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5ghz connections suck anyway (as far as distance goes)...always go with 2.4ghz if you can or you are always within close range to your router, then 5ghz works rather well.
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From where did u select best wifi performance?
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ECEXCURSION said:
Yeah... IDK about that theory. And what is this channel 11 nonsense?
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Channel 11 is a static channel and will often have the least interference. On some routers there is a power amplifier that only works up to channel 10 so better results may occur on channel 10 for some.
@Se23 best Wi-Fi performance is found by pressing menu - advanced in the Wi-Fi settings.
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k4p741nkrunch said:
Channel 11 is a static channel and will often have the least interference. On some routers there is a power amplifier that only works up to channel 10 so better results may occur on channel 10 for some.
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Right, channels 1, 6, and 11 shouldn't overlap and are all great channels to use. But I'm not following you on channel 11 stuff. Do you have a source? I'm curious.
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ECEXCURSION said:
Yeah... IDK about that theory. And what is this channel 11 nonsense?
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Its not nonsense! Its wireless. People really need to understand wireless before trying to fix wireless issues.
You see, WiFi (Wireless Fidelity) transmits data through Radio Frequency (RF) waves. WiFi is most commonly used on unlicensed bands, because it would be a pain for every user to have to license their device before using it on a network. The most common frequency for WiFi is 2.4Ghz, and for a number of reasons. It is a fairly good frequency that offers a decent amount of spectrum. However the problem is that it is the most common. As such, everyone uses it. Cell phones, laptops, wireless APs on roofs used for businesses and WISPs, even some handheld phones, WiFi routers, etc. etc.
The more nodes that use a particular frequency, the more clouded it gets. And this holds true even if you are not connected to that particular network. You could think of it as a large backyard. You want to get from point A to point B. Under normal circumstances, its easy. But throw in a ton of crap and you'll be tripping over balls and who knows what else. In wireless terminology, the amount of junk clogging up the spectrum is called noise floor, measured in -dB. The lower the number, the higher the noise floor. This is opposite of measuring rf signal strength, where the higher the number, the weaker the signal. Still measured in -dB though.
Within a given wireless frequency band, there is a certain width to it. And this is best googled. But for 2.4Ghz, it goes from 2.400Ghz to 2.495. Inside of that band, we have channels. Which can be set at different widths (irrelevant info, as laptops/cell phones only handle 20Mhz wide channels). A spectrum analyzer (I have one) will tell you which channels are most used. My bet would be that the lower channels, like especially channel 6 would see the most use. And then other channels, not so much. So, the idea is to find a channel with minimal usage and use that.
Now, as for WiFi problems with the HTC one X, troubleshoot troubleshoot troubleshoot. Be aware it may not be a problem with the HOX. Wireless has limitations because its wireless. Things block the signal. A lot of people post about amazing speed gains from changing this or that, when truth be told, your speed is no faster than the speed behind your gateway. Most my connections, I have no problem. If I was connected to a 50Mbps fiber line, I might complain about WiFi speed. Maybe.
Those still having problems, if they cannot pin point the problem, you can try using the "best WiFi" setting. That increases WiFi performance, but at the cost of higher battery usage. Still worth a try. Also be aware that people have been complaining about hardware issues on the HOX. If I recall correctly, WiFi antenna not connected properly. Hardware issues cannot be fixed through software.
Lastly if your router can do 5.8Ghz and the HOX can also do 5.8Ghz, set it to lock on 5.8Ghz and give it a try. 5.8Ghz is a great band for fast, reliable data connections. However it does not handle interference as well. On longer distances, anything even approaching the fresnel zone and you're going to have problems.

I can confirm that when using wifi analyzer, my router's 5ghz band has lower signal strength compared to the 2.4 ghz band and the 5 ghz band gets considerably worse if I go to the next room and the wifi signal fluctuates. I did not see any improvement with the new radio also. But when I am using the 2.4 ghz band I get full bars in places where my 5ghz band would fluctuate from 0 to full bars and cut my Internet connection intermittently.
Thanks OP for the suggestions.
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pavankvn said:
I can confirm that when using wifi analyzer, my router's 5ghz band has lower signal strength compared to the 2.4 ghz band and the 5 ghz band gets considerably worse if I go to the next room and the wifi signal fluctuates. I did not see any improvement with the new radio also. But when I am using the 2.4 ghz band I get full bars in places where my 5ghz band would fluctuate from 0 to full bars and cut my Internet connection intermittently.
Thanks OP for the suggestions.
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Yes, and this is simply due to the nature of 5.8Ghz, and how higher frequencies have less penetration power, whilst having a smaller fresnel zone. 2.4Ghz will do a lot better job burning through walls than 5.8Ghz. Because remember, technically speaking, all WiFi is Line Of Site.

I jsut got a One X+ and discovered the poor WiFi coverage. (Already posted about it in ONe X+ forum). And I used an analyzer to see that as expected 2.4 ghz is much stronger. But don't you lose bandwidth capability when you aren't using "dual band" with wireless-N dual band routers. Even so, I wouldn't care. It seems I lose connectivity briefly in areas of my house I don't with any other device. We have a 5.6Ghz wireless phone system (wasn't in use though when I have problems). But maybe the issue is as the 5.6 falls out of range, the phone is having to reconnect to the 2.4. When use SpeedTest and running it 10 times in a row walking around in a small area and even standing still, but in an area that is on the 'fringe' of 5.6 range, the phone is erratic. Drops connection, regains it with 100% strength. I think it is the switching back and forth?
Yet when I go into settings and select 2.4 only, or even 5.6 only, I can't authenticate to my router anymore!

[Q] WiFi will not Connect Faster than 54Mbps

So, I've just spent the last few hours watching football and reading through a bunch of threads regarding WiFi connection issues with the N5. Well, here's another thread about a specific issue. I'm not seeing anything over 54Mbps connection to my Netgear R6200 with firmware V1.0.1.48_1.0.37. I'm connecting to the 5GHz SSID, I'm getting a solid 300Mbps connection on 3 other 5GHz devices (my laptop, desktop with USB WLAN adapter and the wife's laptop), my freebie Samsung Galaxy Victory is even mocking me, connecting to the 5GHz SSID at 135Mbps! The N5 just refuses to connect at anything above G speeds, nevermind AC speeds. I've done a factory reset, not restoring backed up data, I've tried disabling mobile data when connected to WiFi, I've tried every 5GHz channel, I've restarted the device, I've even tried using the 2.4Ghz SSID. Nothing. I'm about 8 fee from the router, no walls between me and it. Actually, I'm staring right at it as it sits there, chuckling at me.
Anyone have any ideas? If it's the router, then fine...should I buy the Asus to get true AC speeds from my N5? It matters to me for internal video streaming from my HDHR, and ripped blue rays, moving large files back and forth and other bandwidth-critical activities. For basic web surfing, it's not a big deal at all.

Well my N5 right now is connected at 72Mbps (2.4GHz) and 150Mbps on 5GHz, so it's not limited to 54Mbps...though why yours is I have no clue.
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beaver2233 said:
Well my N5 right now is connected at 72Mbps (2.4GHz) and 150Mbps on 5GHz, so it's not limited to 54Mbps...though why yours is I have no clue.
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What router do you have?

That's strange sounds like you tried everything on top of my head did you try selecting 5 ghz only through advanced Wi-Fi?
Mine connects at 292 on Asus AC66u
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puska said:
That's strange sounds like you tried everything on top of my head did you try selecting 5 ghz only through advanced Wi-Fi?
Mine connects at 292 on Asus AC66u
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Yup, I tried 5GHz only. Hmmm, I may have to look into that router. The R6200 is a decent AC router though, but it would not be the first time that different manufacturers have taken different directions with a proposed standard.

Go to Wifi go to settings Uncheck Wi-Fi optimization
it will make it go faster (with a heavier battery drain)

markdapimp said:
Go to Wifi go to settings Uncheck Wi-Fi optimization
it will make it go faster (with a heavier battery drain)
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Yup...forgot to mention...did that as well. It's maddening! Thanks though!

ghostlobster said:
What router do you have?
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I have the netgear N600. So it's only N compatible, not ac
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Look in your router for a WiFi power saving mode it shows when my device is idle for 5 mins the nexus 5 drops power slightly to the WiFi
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Heres my Router

ghostlobster said:
So, I've just spent the last few hours watching football and reading through a bunch of threads regarding WiFi connection issues with the N5. Well, here's another thread about a specific issue. I'm not seeing anything over 54Mbps connection to my Netgear R6200 with firmware V1.0.1.48_1.0.37. I'm connecting to the 5GHz SSID, I'm getting a solid 300Mbps connection on 3 other 5GHz devices (my laptop, desktop with USB WLAN adapter and the wife's laptop), my freebie Samsung Galaxy Victory is even mocking me, connecting to the 5GHz SSID at 135Mbps! The N5 just refuses to connect at anything above G speeds, nevermind AC speeds. I've done a factory reset, not restoring backed up data, I've tried disabling mobile data when connected to WiFi, I've tried every 5GHz channel, I've restarted the device, I've even tried using the 2.4Ghz SSID. Nothing. I'm about 8 fee from the router, no walls between me and it. Actually, I'm staring right at it as it sits there, chuckling at me.
Anyone have any ideas? If it's the router, then fine...should I buy the Asus to get true AC speeds from my N5? It matters to me for internal video streaming from my HDHR, and ripped blue rays, moving large files back and forth and other bandwidth-critical activities. For basic web surfing, it's not a big deal at all.
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It's certainly not the N5, I have a Netgear D6300 router and my N5 is connected at 433Mbps on the 5GHz band which seems to be the maximum link speed for the device (my HTC One also connects at 433Mbps max). My desktop and laptop connect with a max speed of 866Mbps.

rider5512 said:
It's certainly not the N5, I have a Netgear D6300 router and my N5 is connected at 433Mbps on the 5GHz band which seems to be the maximum link speed for the device (my HTC One also connects at 433Mbps max). My desktop and laptop connect with a max speed of 866Mbps.
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What ISP?
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PhilipTD said:
What ISP?
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It's nothing to do with my ISP, those are the connection speeds between my devices and the router and nothing to do with the router connection speed to the outside world.

rider5512 said:
It's nothing to do with my ISP, those are the connection speeds between my devices and the router and nothing to do with the router connection speed to the outside world.
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Well, my ISP has different plans with different maximum speeds. I have the fastest one they offer, and it's only up to 50Mbps.
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PhilipTD said:
Well, my ISP has different plans with different maximum speeds. I have the fastest one they offer, and it's only up to 50Mbps.
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The OP's question was about the link speed between his N5 and his router, it has nothing at all to do with whatever plan you have with your ISP

rider5512 said:
The OP's question was about the link speed between his N5 and his router, it has nothing at all to do with whatever plan you have with your ISP
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Ah, correct. Sorry.
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beaver2233 said:
Well my N5 right now is connected at 72Mbps (2.4GHz) and 150Mbps on 5GHz, so it's not limited to 54Mbps...though why yours is I have no clue.
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Ditto. I get same results on same bands. Asus RT-N66U router.

Thanks for all the input folks. From what I'm hearing it looks like something screwy with the router and the N5 combo. Not surprising but disappointing. Was kinda hoping that some would see this and chime in with "oh, I have that router too and just changed this setting and bam!". Oh well....time to look for a new router. :fingers crossed:

Got same 433 mbps as rider Which He says should be max for our device. Thought I saw only 300 not that it makes any difference.
But Op is there a way to try connecting to some other 5ghz or same router some place else to see if it's because of the phone your router or combo of two

try 'FORGETTING' All your wifi settings, disable data, reboot
login 5g or maybe it's better to use WPS
test, good luck it worked for me

I have precisely the same problem using a Netgear R7000. My other devices connect at up to 450Mbps but my Nexus 5 won't connect above 54Mbps. Very odd. If anyone has found a solution or even an explanation I'd be happy to hear from them.