android 8.1

[Android Central Question]

hi, i have just bought a mini hk1 box, with rk3229 chip running 8.1. when connected to wifi im only getting 25% speeds of what i usually get, and have tested at 2 other places and the same issue, would anyone have a solution this this problem, thank you

 

[B. Diddy]

Welcome to Android Central! When you say you tested at 2 other places, do you mean 2 other wi-fi networks outside of your house?

 

[choofamurphy]

hi bd
thanks for your reply, yes that is correct, 3 different wifi networks at 3 different places, i have several of the boxes and all doing the same thing, im assuming its the firmware

 

[B. Diddy]

How are you testing the download speed?

If you go to Settings>Wi-fi and tap the network, does it tell you what the link speed is?

 

[choofamurphy]

i use An online site and a program called ookla

 

[B. Diddy]

Ok, but also do the other thing I suggested -- go to Settings>Wi-fi, tap the network, then look at the link speed (which is different from your download speed). The link speed is the maximum throughput from your router. If it's really low, that would make me wonder if you're truly connecting through 802.11n, or if the router might be set to an older and slower wireless protocol (like 802.11g, which has a maximum speed of 54 Mbps, or 802.11b, which has a maximum speed of 11 Mbps).

 

[choofamurphy]

doesnt have link speed on the box, yet on my phone it is showing 117mbps

 

[B. Diddy]

See if you can install Network Cell Info Lite, which can give you that information.

 

[choofamurphy]

im getting max speed on my other boxes, just not the android 8.1

 

[B. Diddy]

That's about all the advice I can offer, I'm afraid. It may be some kind of hardware or firmware defect. Is the box under warranty, or are you able to request a replacement or refund?

 

[choofamurphy]

cheers thx