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Do routers lose range over time? R7000
Does a ten year old router lose range quality over time? Will a new model better meet todays wifi needs? Experienceing some buffering at extended range on Roku device.
AC1900 WiFi Router (R7000) ...
Firmware Version: V1.0.11.110_10.2.100
Conducted Speed Test under the QOS Tab.
Router is wired to PC and sends wireless wifi to all other devices.
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Currently using Firmware Version V1.0.10.90_10.2.90
Using 2.4 ghz for longer range.
Roku connection is Fair located opposite side of house.
Modem was just replaced by Spectrum (Charter)
Latest Speed Test:
| Latest test result: Fri Oct 2 13:07:52 2020 | |
| 92.42Mbps | 11.78Mbps |
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Thank you for the insight!
> Currently using Firmware Version V1.0.10.90_10.2.90
Why? It's not the latest, or the best.
Checked for firmware update under Advanced / Admin / Router Firmware Update Assistant and ended up with:
Firmware Version Check No new firmware version available. Updated Firmware saw a 38% increase in internet speed. :robothappy:
> Updated Firmware [...]
To which version?
> [...] saw a 38% increase in internet speed.
"saw" how, exactly? Wired or wireless? Measured what, how?
Plenty of things can affect wireless speed and range, including
interference from other nearby wireless-network radios.Firmware Version: V1.0.11.110_10.2.100
Conducted Speed Test under the QOS Tab.
Router is wired to PC and sends wireless wifi to all other devices.
:smileyhappy: