@KenjiBailly 

 

On Satellite Decos you won't be getting speeds faster than on Main Deco. For that reason, if you'd like to troubleshoot slow speeds we should start with Main Deco. 

 

Here is what I would suggest:

 

1. Install Ookla Speedtest app on your smartphone and use it for speed testing.

2. Ensure smartphone does not have VPN enabled.

3. Turn off 2.4GHz band on Main Network.

 

 

4. Power off all Satellite Deco. If there is Ethernet cable plugged to the second port of Main Deco, unplug it. 

5. Position device you run speed test on about 6 feet (2 meters) away from Main Deco.

6. Confirm that device is connected to Deco WiFi SSID and check what link speed it reports. How to check the associated/link speed on a wireless client

7. Run speed test two-three times with short interval between tests.

 

Please share link speed reported by device and best speed test result.

 

After the speed test you can undo all changes I asked you to make, and power back on Satellite Deco.

https://www.speedtest.net/my-result/a/9609985150 https://www.speedtest.net/my-result/a/9609987268 https://www.speedtest.net/my-result/a/9609988758 Conclusion, it's a bit better.

  @KenjiBailly 

 

Still not as good as one would expect from WiFi6 and gigabit Internet, but perhaps there is a lot of WiFi interference where you live. 

 

What is associated link speed on device you are using for speed testing? You should measure it with device at 6 feet (2 meters) from Main Deco.

 

Also, if you can enable WiFi on router, connect device to router WiFi, check its associated link speed - that'll help to compare Deco WiFi with your router WiFi.

  @Alexandre. 

 

I found out my phone I was testing with doesn't have wifi 6, hence the lower speeds.

 

I tested again with my ipad which has wifi 6 and got better speeds.

 

Although my modem is still outputting better speeds than the decos even from a distance.

 

I guess it's because the modem uses channels that aren't in use vs the decos that are overlapping other wifi ssids for some reason. The auto feature really doesn't work well.

 

 

Test from the modem, 2m away:

830 down, 470 up

 

Test from the main deco 2m away:

780 down, 380 up

 

Test from the modem, at my desk:

600 down, 380 up

 

Test from the deco (satellite), at my desk:

460 down, 250 up

 

 

So I'm kinda thinking of returning the decos as my modem is outputting better speeds even from a distance. I thought they were gonna be more powerful and I thought the auto channel feature would've been better, it's pretty sad you can't change it manually.

  @Alexandre. 

 

I'm actually thinking of keeping the modem for now and maybe replacing it with a ubiquiti U6 professional if it's not good enough. I thought the signal wouldn't cover the entire apartment with 1 device, but the modem seems to do it. 

 

Thank you for your help!