Network Expert is needed with actual certifications or degrees.
Network Expert is needed with actual certifications or degrees.
I’m still trying to understand the issue. I have some experience with setting up computers and looking things up, but I’m not sure what hardware is needed. We own five phones, a Nintendo Switch, two PCs, two laptops, and five smart TVs. We frequently stream content from services like Hulu and Disney+. Recently, we upgraded to 450 Mbps download and 20 Mbps upload speeds, yet lag persists—especially with my brother on his laptop during online games via Wi-Fi, and the phones disconnecting for short periods. We also watch a lot of UFC fights and sports events, so bandwidth usage is high, particularly since both HD TVs are connected. I suspect the devices might be consuming too much bandwidth, causing the router to struggle and leading to buffering or disconnections. We use Charter Spectrum with their latest modem and a Netgear R6400v2 router. Would installing a mesh network system help? I’m hoping this will resolve the problem so we don’t need further assistance. I’ve shared my concerns before, but haven’t received the support I expected. If you have time, I’d be open to a quick Discord chat to walk through the setup and layout.
Some individuals can assist you, but the truth is if you need someone with a certification or degree, you should hire a specialist. Most of the regular users here have some experience and offer help for free, but if you require an expert with credentials, you must locate a paid professional who comes to your home, conducts tests, examines cables and signals, and advises on what you need to purchase to enhance your network performance. Just a note – your phone should remain connected, no matter how much traffic there is. This suggests the issue lies in hardware or weak signal strength at your residence. But as I mentioned, only a home visit can resolve this. Good luck in finding a certified specialist who can diagnose the problem using forums and photos.
I've been dealing with this problem for a while now. After posting about it a couple of times, I still didn’t get much useful advice. The people who responded seemed unsure how to help. I’m hoping someone with a degree could offer better guidance. My goal is to fix the issue, so I’d prefer having wired connections instead of relying on Wi-Fi whenever possible.
For a big house with just one WiFi router, things can get tricky. A mesh network is a solid option but might cost more. Ars Technica recently shared helpful tips on extending WiFi coverage effectively. You can review their article to assess if it meets your needs before reaching out for further advice. If you own an Android phone, the WiFi Analyzer app (available in the Play Store) is great for checking overlapping networks and signal strength. I personally use it and find it extremely useful.
He might really benefit from a powerline adapter now, given this amount of conductivity.