Internet still lags even with fast connections and high-speed cables
Internet still lags even with fast connections and high-speed cables
Speed improvements aren't possible if the connection is weak or unstable. Your device stays linked to the main router through WiFi, unless all connections are wired—which you mentioned isn’t feasible in that area. The only constraint is the quality of the Wi-Fi signal between the locations.
Consider your options carefully. What steps can you take to address the situation?
Are there any connections linking the two Google Wi-Fi units?
I meant an Ethernet link, not power lines.
Updated: You referred to a wired backhaul, so I’m verifying that there’s an Ethernet cable involved.
Are there wireless connections between the basement WiFi point and the main mesh node linked to the modem? This means no direct Ethernet link exists between the PC in the basement and the primary mesh point. It seems the basement segment is acting as a wireless bridge. Relying on a wireless bridge in a basement is common, especially since most omnidirectional APs or mesh systems struggle with strong vertical signal penetration through walls and floors. I found an article reviewing a similar Google WiFi setup that behaved identically when used as a bridge. For speeds above 900Mbps, WAN to LAN and LAN to WAN connections require Ethernet continuity. If you want gigabit performance, run Ethernet directly into the basement, add a switch, and connect your devices through it.