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purple_lemonn's avatar
Jul 09, 2021

Wifi Extender speeds super slow

I have purchased the AC1200 EX6120 to boost the signal throughout my home. when I moved the extender upto my office my speeds were only 15MB (I have a 150MB connection), I then moved the extender next to my Router and I was still only getting 15MB connection. I understand there will be a recuction in connection speeds through the extender but surely a 90% loss in connection even when directly next to the router can't be corrent? 

1 Reply

  • plemans's avatar
    plemans
    Guru - Experienced User

    Are you testing over 2.4ghz or 5ghz?

    2.4ghz is a much slower network and more sensitive to interference