[Gigabit] Slow Connection Speeds Through Ethernet and WiFi

[dexman]

It was just a thought. 😊

Just to double check...the extender is linked to the router using the 5GHz band? 🤔

[#2]

I’m not sure, how could I check this?

[dexman]

It is pretty straightforward. 🙂

. Retrieve the Administrative password from the rear plate on the router.

. Open a browser session on a computer.

. Enter the access IP address in the browser window.

. When the privacy warning appears click on the continue option.

. Type in the Administrative password in the box and select Log In.

. Select "Devices" from the left menu.

. Look for the extender in the list and see how it is connected to the router.

[#4]

Yeah, it says it’s connected through the 5 GHz 2 band.

[dexman]

That's what we want to see. 👍

At this point. I'm going to step back for other CLs to chime in as I've exhausted my ideas. 

The ultimate test, would be to use an Ethernet connecting cable between the router and extender. 🤔

There is the possibility that the extender is bad, but before going down that road. I'd see what others think. 🙂

[Cang_Household]

Wireless backhaul is the last resort when you have exhausted all wired solutions. Wireless bandwidth decreases drastically over distance. Since a 5GHz band is used for the backhaul, that did add to the problem further.

Could you briefly describe your domicile's data wiring so we can devise a way for you connect the router and the extender via Ethernet or Coax?

Coax cabling anywhere? Unused telephone wiring?

[Edg1 · Accepted solution]

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@Anonymous wrote:

My router is at a position where if I move it slightly, it’ll show a yellow light lol.

Just tried it and instantly disconnected. 

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The router connects to the E3200 on the 5 GHz band on wifi. If you move things and it turns yellow that means it's too far to connect via wireless. As others have said, the best way to connect is with coax or ethernet. 

[LawrenceC]

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