Accurate speed testing is essential for understanding your service performance.
How to Perform a Proper Speed Test
✔ Use a wired Ethernet connection
✔ Use speedtest.net or fast.com
✔ Close all applications using bandwidth
✔ Use a modern device with a gigabit network card
Why Wi-Fi Speeds Differ
Wi-Fi speeds vary due to:
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Distance from the router
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Wall materials
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Interference (microwaves, printers, Bluetooth)
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Device Wi-Fi chip limitations
Laptops and phones often cannot achieve the full speed delivered to the router.
Improving Wi-Fi Performance
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Use 5GHz for nearby devices
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Use 2.4GHz for long-range coverage
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Add Access Points for multi-room setups
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Keep the router elevated and unobstructed
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Avoid cheap mesh kits that double-NAT your connection
Common Speed Issues
SymptomLikely CauseSlow Wi-Fi onlyInterference, poor placementSlow on all devicesCongested network, failover activeOnly one device slowDevice hardware limitationUpload slowCloud backups saturating uplink