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Willgregg73
Dec 20, 2022Guide
AT&T Nighthawk M6 Pro wifi range (or lack of)
Just got the M6 Pro from AT&T. I've got steady 3 to 4 bars of signal. Speed is about 130mbps if I'm right next to the device. If I walk 10 feet away, even line of sight, it drops to low 20mbps. If I s...
tallfarmboy
Mar 01, 2023Initiate
I just got a M6 Pro. Speed is amazing next to the device, but the signal drop off is staggering. My phone won't pickup the M6 WiFi signal through 1 wall. However, the wireless printer's WiFi signal is visible throughout the house. I'm currently using 2.4 and 5ghz. Should I drop to 2.4Ghz only? Should I return the device as faulty? My old MiFi device (Alcatel) would give me excellent signal all through the house. Thank you for any input!
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Willgregg73
Mar 01, 2023Guide
That's exactly why I started this thread. It seems a common flaw with the M6. I hardwired a router and now I've got great signal throughout my entire house