Recommendations on fixing wifi issues

[techIntraining]

After moving to another apartment, internet speeds went from 100mbps to 20mbps with verizon fios. I looked into it and its because of interference on the 2.4ghz. All of the devices connected 5ghz is fine. I disconnected the verizon provided router and used a netgear 6220 router. I get around 30 to 40mbps with it on 2.4ghz now atleast. But I would like to get the most out of my connection.

I cannot run cables. I tried a older tp link power line and it had less then 10mbps connection, I assume different circuits from those rooms.

I have not tried using a router as a repeater, yet.

would you recommend trying a new powerline, the one I tried was a 3 year old tp link 500mb kit. They have gigabit kits now. or would you recommend using a wireless repeater? I've herd that 2.4ghz maxes out at 72mbps and by using a repeater it cuts that in half, so I wouldnt be able to get above 40mbps with that anyway. Is that true?

Thank you!

 

[smorizio]

first on any of the newer routers on the 2,4g modem have you changed the default channel to one that not used?? there are free tools that you can use to see all the routers near you and what channel there on and not use them.

 

[failboat]

Newer powerlines are also a lot better than older ones.

Can you test your power line with a wired connection to see if it's the bottleneck or if it's the wifi.

Check your channel band settings to see if it's configured for bandwidth. You may be using a narrow channel. Speeds can go up a lot with wider channels and mimo support.