Very slow internet connection, need assistance!
Very slow internet connection, need assistance!
Hello, I'm reaching out for advice on resolving my internet issues. My partner and I reside in an annex approximately 75 meters away from our main house. The connection at home is flawless—no lag, no packet loss, and consistently strong speeds. A few months ago we installed a CAT6 Ethernet cable from the house to the annex, which connects to a booster box powered by mains electricity, then to another booster linked to our router inside the house. For the first month in the annex, the connection performed well, delivering solid performance. However, packet loss would occur only when my partner streamed Netflix or played video games, and it worsened during her remote work hours, causing noticeable lag and disruptions. Recently, the situation has deteriorated significantly; we now rely on mobile hotspot for basic tasks like calls, emails, or streaming. I'm at a loss and seeking guidance on the right equipment or solutions to stabilize the connection. To clarify, the CAT6 cable isn't buried—it's secured with clips and spans across the fence panels in our garden. Could the recent heat wave be affecting the wiring? The product description mentions it should be buried, but I wasn't sure if that would impact performance. Thank you for your help, Jordan.
Ethernet performs well up to 100 meters due to its reliable transmission over short distances.
That’s not a WiFi booster—it’s a power line adapter equipped with a built-in WiFi extender. Between the first and second adapters, it uses your home’s electrical wiring to connect them. The problem lies in the fact that electrical wiring wasn’t designed for data transmission. These adapters usually don’t reach their advertised speeds. Their performance depends on several factors: A) The distance between adapters (physical layout of the wiring), B) Whether they’re on the same circuit versus separate ones, C) If you’re in a region with multiple power phases, like the US where you typically get two 120V lines feeding into the panel, and half the breakers are powered by each phase; crossing phases will cause interference. D) The presence of high-draw devices on the affected circuits can also disrupt signals. On another note, the Ethernet ports only support up to 100 Mbps, while the WiFi extension offers just 300 Mbps—though that’s unlikely you’ll achieve close to that speed.