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arianed2001
Member

07-04-2019, 10:16 AM

Hey! Here are some suggestions for improving your connection without drilling or running long cables. Since you're in the basement and using AT&T, consider checking if upgrading to a higher-speed plan helps. The Deco S4 router is decent but may need a more powerful model for better performance. Look into mesh systems with strong coverage in large spaces—they can extend your signal without physical changes. If budget allows, explore Wi-Fi 6 routers or mesh networks that offer better speeds and range. Let me know if you want more details!

arianed2001

07-04-2019, 10:16 AM #1

shapeshifter1
Member

07-07-2019, 09:53 PM

I just discovered in the Deco app that the operation mode wasn't set for access point, which meant it wasn't functioning as a bridge for my original router, the S4. This caused excessive traffic—rising from 4.5MB to 35–38MB—and now it's under control. Still, if a mesh router could extend this capacity beyond 35–38MB, I'd appreciate hearing about it.

shapeshifter1

07-07-2019, 09:53 PM #2

GhostyLite
Member

238

07-09-2019, 09:47 PM

Your internet speed is roughly 293 Mb/s, which equals about 35 MB/sec. A 300 Mb plan won’t significantly boost your downloads compared to a 300 MB/s connection.

GhostyLite

07-09-2019, 09:47 PM #3

Your internet speed is roughly 293 Mb/s, which equals about 35 MB/sec. A 300 Mb plan won’t significantly boost your downloads compared to a 300 MB/s connection.

mistercraft77
Posting Freak

900

07-09-2019, 11:46 PM

You might also consider using a powerline adapter, though it seems like you've already identified the problem

mistercraft77

07-09-2019, 11:46 PM #4

You might also consider using a powerline adapter, though it seems like you've already identified the problem

smag30
Member

140

07-15-2019, 06:48 PM

I think it’s likely a 300MB plan, but I managed to fix the problem. I’m planning to leave next year, so I’ll need a faster connection.

smag30

07-15-2019, 06:48 PM #5

I think it’s likely a 300MB plan, but I managed to fix the problem. I’m planning to leave next year, so I’ll need a faster connection.

Staten_Ex
Member

226

07-15-2019, 07:19 PM

300 megabits per second (Mb/s) is commonly used by ISPs to highlight speed, though it's often converted to megabytes per second for clarity. (Each byte holds 8 bits, so 300 Mbps ≈ 37.5 MBps.)

Staten_Ex

07-15-2019, 07:19 PM #6

300 megabits per second (Mb/s) is commonly used by ISPs to highlight speed, though it's often converted to megabytes per second for clarity. (Each byte holds 8 bits, so 300 Mbps ≈ 37.5 MBps.)