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Consider the data being transmitted and assess its relevance to your needs.
Hello, your internet in Australia has been quite slow lately after switching to NBN FFTC. The TP-Link Archer VR1600v is working, but entering 192.168.1.1 feels very slow. Loading the settings page takes a long time even with a wired connection. I suspect the many wireless light bulbs and power switches on your guest network might be the issue—they’re sending a lot of packets. The attached photo shows these devices compared to my Galaxy Note 9 on a regular 5GHz network. It seems your phone is struggling, but disabling the guest network improves performance significantly.
It definitely doesn't seem right. Consider turning off the guest network temporarily to check if performance improves, or completely block internet access for it. If certain light bulbs need online connectivity, identify the necessary ports and restrict access to those only. Ideally, verify the required addresses and limit communication to specific ports. As @Samfisher noted, they might be part of a botnet and shouldn't need much bandwidth.
Thank you for your feedback! The guest network was turned off for about 20 minutes, which seems to have improved the Wi-Fi connection. However, accessing router settings remains slow, and you’re still using the light bulbs and power switches. If it’s a botnet, there might be ways to detect or remove it. Disabling all IoT devices at factory settings could help, but I’d need more details before deciding.
Disconnecting the router from the internet might temporarily improve access to the settings page. If IoT devices are affected, it could indicate a broader issue with the router as well. If the speed improves afterward, consider resetting all connected IoT devices and the router, then updating their firmware and software before reconnecting. I’m not sure how to verify if they’re compromised, as that’s outside my expertise with IoT systems.