5G WiFi booster experiences delays
5G WiFi booster experiences delays
Your Ethernet Wi-Fi extender performs adequately for basic tasks like streaming YouTube or Facebook, but it struggles with high-bandwidth activities such as downloading games from Steam. The slow speeds you experience—just a fraction of Mbps—are typical when bandwidth is limited. Your older laptop works well because it likely has better processing power and a more stable connection. To improve the extender’s performance, consider upgrading to a 5GHz network, optimizing router placement, or checking for firmware updates.
It functions as e-waste if using AC power cables in walls to transmit signals. For direct Ethernet connection to a router, the distance is typically around 100 feet or less. If the signal exceeds 100 feet, opt for CAT6 or higher cables. 2.4GHz offers better penetration through walls but slower speeds, whereas 5GHz provides faster data but shorter range and more interference from obstacles.
The extender connects to the router via Wi-Fi. If it's far from the router relative to your PC, performance gains will be minimal. Your choices are either install a poor-quality CAT6 cable throughout the house (which you likely wouldn't prefer) or run it through walls, attics, or crawlspaces if feasible. Watching a few YouTube tutorials, using a wire fish, and drilling can help achieve this. You could also relocate the extender to a central location in the house and link to its WiFi signal.