Will multiple Deco M4 nodes further increase connection speed between rooms?

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Will multiple Deco M4 nodes further increase connection speed between rooms?
Will multiple Deco M4 nodes further increase connection speed between rooms?
2020-11-10 11:07:23
Model: Deco M4  
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Firmware Version: 1.4.3 Build 20200918 Rel. 74289

My primary Deco M4 that's wired into my modem gets approximately 400mb download.

 

In the room opposite I have another Deco M4 and the connection from there is about 160mb.

 

Would adding a Deco M4 in the corridor between the rooms mean both the corridor and the opposite room could get the same 400mb download connection?

 

Is that how the mesh relay/broadcasting system work (e.g. the closer the nodes the more likely they can relay the full connection)?

 

Thanks!

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Re:Will multiple Deco M4 nodes further increase connection speed between rooms?
2020-11-11 12:30:53 - last edited 2020-11-11 12:33:11

@Integralist 

 

The answer is "it depends." In fact, you might actually end with stronger WiFi signal but slower download speed. You can read more about it if you google "range extenders can cut bandwidth in half"

 

Before you spend money on additional hardware, I would suggest you temporarily move Satellite M4 from "opposite room" to "corridor." It is recommended, for Satellite nodes that are not wired and use WiFi to connect to Main node, to stay in the middle between Main node and where is your location.

 

After you moved M4 to corridor, check if signal from M4 to Main node is strong there (at least two bars reported in Deco app), and if signal on your WiFi device such as smartphone, when in the "opposite room" and connected to M4 in the corridor is strong, too.

 

If it does, you have found better location for your Satellite M4.You might not need to buy another unit.

 

That all changes if you can wire Satellite Deco to Main Deco with Ethernet cable - then, the best location for Satellite Deco would be as close as possible to where you are.

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