Connecting your computer to your network box or router with an ethernet cable is the best way to get the fastest possible internet speeds. Although there is an ideal standard for internet speeds when connecting through Wi-Fi, the desired speed does not always reach maximum capacity. This is because real-world speeds are dependent on factors that affect internet connection such as Fiber equipment and protocol versions that your device operates on.
The tables below are examples that describe the maximum possible download speeds achieved using the Google™ Fiber 1000 service on a variety of wireless and connected devices. The maximum possible speeds for other Google Fiber plans are not included in these results.
Wi-Fi mobile devices
Release date
802.11 version
Maximum speed
2013 – present
802.11ac
180 Mbps – 390 Mbps
2011 – 2012
802.11n
90 Mbps
2007 – 2010
802.11n
32 Mbps – 90 Mbps
2006 or earlier
802.11a/b/g
32 Mbps
Wi-Fi computers
Release date
802.11 version
Maximum speed
2013 – present
802.11ac
195 Mbps – 585 Mbps
2011 – 2012
802.11n
180 Mbps – 270 Mbps
2007 – 2010
802.11n
90 Mbps – 180 Mbps
2006 or earlier
802.11a/b/g
32 Mbps
Connected (wired) computers
Factors that determine ethernet speeds:
Gigabit speeds (this is true for most computers manufactured after 2009)
Ethernet connectors (recent laptops do not have one; they require an ethernet adapter)
USB 3.0-capable computers (this is true for most computers manufactured after 2013)
Release date
How ethernet is connected
Maximum speed
2010 or later
Through an ethernet connector
930 Mbps
2010 – 2014
Through a USB 2.0 to ethernet adapter
400 Mbps
2015 or later
Through a USB 3.0 to ethernet adapter
930 Mbps
2009 or earlier
Through an ethernet connector
100 Mbps
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Manager 1.0 (LCM1) accessible via www.business.linksys.com to Linksys Cloud Manager 2.0 (LCM2) accessible via www.cloudmanager.linksys.com for all
devices purchased with the LCM1 firmware including LAPAC1200C, LAPAC1750C, LAPAC2600C and all regional
variations. Migrating from LCM1 to LCM2 provides for new functionality, but also changes and eliminates
other features. Those that are comfortable with the functionality provided in LCM1 do not have to migrate
but should know that Linksys will not be developing new functionality based on the LCM1 platform. Details of
the changes are outlined below. Please read carefully before initiating firmware migration.
Important facts to be aware of before migrating:
Once Access Points are upgraded with the new LCM2 firmware, these Access Points cannot revert
back to LCM1 firmware or be used with the LCM1 platform.
The firmware update is required for the Access Points to work with LCM2. Please make sure you are
comfortable with the feature changes before migrating over.
Existing LCM1 users will need to create new accounts in LCM2 in order to use it. All LCM1 account
information, including user profiles and network settings, will not be transferred to LCM2.
Linksys will continue to operate the LCM1 platform for the duration of the 5 year term offered,
then end of life the service. Once Access Points are upgraded, this 5-year cloud license for
LCM1 is replaced with the new license terms for LCM2.
Access Points upgraded to LCM2 firmware will have access to LCM2 for the lifetime of the product.
The migration to LCM2 brings new improvements over LCM1 which are listed here (Link to marketing document),
but also changes and eliminates some functionality currently available in LCM1:
No Stand Alone Option
The AP will not provide the capability to be configured and managed as a stand-alone device (with
exception of configuring connection parameters, i.e. IP address, subnet mask, gateway, VLAN).
All management features will now be cloud based. Once configured, the AP can continue operating
without a cloud connection, but a cloud connection will be required to make configuration
changes.
No Historic Data
Data usage statistics of clients and APs will be real-time only – i.e., populating for the
duration of the active cloud session. No historical statistics will be available, e.g. past 7
days, last 24 hours with the exception of online/offline status for devices.
Rogue AP Detection, Block Clients, Band Steering
Not included in LCM2 launch version. To be provided in future releases.
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