How to fix my shitty wifi
How to fix my shitty wifi
I reside in an apartment roughly 40 meters long. My internet speed with an Ethernet connection is around 34 Mbps, while Wi-Fi elsewhere provides less than 10 Mbps. We've repeatedly asked our ISP (Telekom) for a better router, but they assured us everything was fine and nothing could be done. I'm skeptical about their response. The router is located on the opposite side of the apartment, and my laptop room sits across from it. A 10 cm concrete wall separates the spaces. Internet arrives through a DSL cable (used by landline phones), which connects to a 2.4GHz ZTE router. Online sources suggest no suitable router supports DSL ports. Should I consider purchasing a modem that converts a DSL connection into an Ethernet one to avoid using that outdated ZTE device?
Does the device include LAN connections? Yes, it does: Acquire a suitable router (doesn't require DSL port), connect one end of the Ethernet cable to the LAN port of the ZTE router and the other end to the WAN port of the new router.
M2 is the proper notation for the equation. You're likely referring to ZTE equipment for mobile internet or DSL connections. There are several good ADSL2+/VDSL2 modem routers available, such as this model: https://www.asus.com/Networking-IoT-Serv.../techspec/
There are various options available, ranging from simple to more complex. Simple: - Upgrading to a new router is the most straightforward choice. You’ll likely need to set it up by your ISP using powerline adapters. I’ve used this method before and it performed reasonably well. It’s probably the most affordable solution compared to Wi-Fi, and it saves money. The only downside is you must allocate an outlet for each adapter to maintain optimal performance. More challenging: - Drilling into the concrete wall and installing a cable that connects directly to your PC - Switching your ISP to one that uses modern infrastructure and can deliver at least 100Mbps. After completing these steps, you’ll have a high-quality router.
I have three internet service providers nearby, but none of them stand out as superior. One performs poorly during bad weather, and the other is essentially the same as what we currently have. I’m left with just one option.
Ensure you install a cable at the opposite wall and add an access point there. Simply switching your DSL modem won't erase the concrete barrier. Better set up another access point close to the modem and turn off its Wi-Fi completely. Connecting a new Wi-Fi router directly to the WAN via LAN will cause double NAT, which isn't advised. Always link LAN to LAN and turn off DHCP on the extra router or disable Access Point functionality.