The connection via Wi-Fi extender performs worse compared to direct use.
The connection via Wi-Fi extender performs worse compared to direct use.
Payment determines performance, particularly with extenders. No reference to MIMO here, indicating it's likely a 1x1 unit that cuts WiFi 5/AC speeds in half on 5GHz. This accounts for the reduced speed you're experiencing—your connection to the main network is operating at roughly a quarter of its potential. The fact it handles both transmission and reception simultaneously means it's effectively doubling traffic load on the channel while using only half the bandwidth available on the primary access point.