I recently moved to a new house in February and have been experiencing terrible internet speeds, even though I have the same internet plan as before. My old place had multiple routers, including one in my room, and I consistently got around 500Mbps downloads. In this new setup, the modem is in the living room across the house, with one router in my room. Now I'm only lucky to get 50Mbps download and upload speeds. I've always used Ethernet, so I'm wondering if the issue is related to the modem, the location, or the construction of the new house. Any insights would be appreciated!
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You might want to call your ISP. If your equipment is older than 3-5 years, it might be time for an upgrade. You can also save money by purchasing your own equipment instead of renting it from them.
Great idea! Buying your own gear can save you a lot in the long run.
Yes! Everything, from your home's materials to the internal layout, can impact WiFi performance. WiFi can be finicky like that, so don’t lose hope!
Consider wiring your satellites together for better backhaul. That can help improve your coverage and speeds throughout the house.
Absolutely, the construction of your house can affect WiFi signals. Even though you're using Ethernet, the position of your router is key. Is the router connected to the modem via Ethernet? That could make a difference for your speeds in the house.
No, the router isn't connected by Ethernet. I didn't think of that! The rest of the house seems to get decent speeds, it's just my room that's slow.
Definitely consider the walls! Older homes can have walls lined with foil or metal-backed insulation, which blocks WiFi signals. You should also check whether it's a connection issue by testing speeds directly from the router using a cable.
I think we turned in the old equipment and got new ones when we moved.