iPad
Q: Internet speed required to utilize "ac" protocol...
How fast does my internet connection have to be to utilize the "ac" protocol of my new iPad (Air 2, 128gb)? It will have the latest (official) version of iOS. My current wireless modem supports all protocols except "ac."
iPad Air 2 WiFi, Cellular, iOS 9.3.5, 128gb
Posted on Sep 4, 2016 11:28 PM
by Lawrence Finch,Solvedanswer
Mac OS X
If your speed is really 1.5 Gb then AC will make a huge difference. However, if it is actually 1.5 Mb (which the 900 Kb up implies) then you don't need any more bandwidth than 802.11B provides.
EDIT: Actually, AC will make a big difference if you do a lot of file transfers between devices on your local network, like moving HD video from one computer to another.
Posted on Sep 5, 2016 5:27 PM