EE Pro Router Feature Request

[IAM6]

Hi everyone,

I hope this topic will help some of you who have EE Pro Router that you can have a even greater WiFi experience.

Not a lot is known about this feature that I'm going to explain to you in regards to TX Power levels. Now this would be a useful feature which they could include for EE customers of the EE pro router. 

Google Ai explanation below.

TX power, or transmit power, refers to the strength of a wireless signal being transmitted by a device, like a Wi-Fi router or an IoT sensor. It's a crucial factor in determining the range and reliability of wireless communication, as it directly impacts how far a signal can travel and how well it can penetrate obstacles. 

Here's a more detailed explanation:

What it is:

• TX power is the amount of power used by a transmitter to send out a radio frequency (RF) signal. 
• It's typically measured in milliwatts (mW) or decibel milliwatts (dBm). 
• Higher TX power generally means a stronger signal, which can travel further and potentially overcome interference from other devices or physical obstructions. 

Why it matters:

• Coverage:

  Higher TX power increases the coverage area of a wireless network, allowing devices to connect from greater distances.
• Reliability:

  Stronger signals are less susceptible to interference and fading, leading to more reliable connections.
• Interference:

  However, excessive TX power can cause interference with other devices, especially in densely populated areas.
• Battery life:

  Higher TX power can also drain battery life faster on portable devices. 

Balancing TX Power:

• Finding the optimal TX power is often a balancing act. 
• In many cases, a medium TX power setting will provide a good balance between coverage, reliability, and battery life. 
• Some devices, like Wi-Fi routers, offer adjustable TX power settings that can be configured to suit specific needs. 

In summary, TX power is a critical parameter for wireless communication, impacting range, reliability, and potential interference. Understanding the trade-offs associated with different TX power levels is important for optimizing wireless performance and ensuring a positive user experience. 

So if your networking expert tweaking the tx power will make the EE pro better suited to various user environments. Or even if they don't the user just an EE guide or engineer could do this. 

Let explain why I recommend it. Basically I have 34 devices like smart home devices. A live in a 2 bedroom semi detached house with nothing but allotments on the neighbour less side. So I would only need medium tx power because a lot of devices I own would interfere with the EE pro signal causing little jitters. If had the option on EE router then I would change it. I had an gl inet flint 2 router which allows you change tx power levels to your needs and environment. I also have an LG soundbar sq80r with wireless rear speakers which  the EE pro router didn't like, it would constantly drop the connection every hour or so. 

So there you go I hope I made sense and to summarise. The EE pro router has exceptional range but at the cost interference with other devices. £10 a month for ok not exceptional router is too much. If you actually tweaked it for the customers environment then yes it would be worth it. 

Oh BTW get rid of the EE broadband guides or tech whatever it's  called ability to hard reset remotely. 

[Northerner]

Hi @IAM6 

You understand this is a free router and as such will be basic to meet the service (connecting you to the internet). For 95% of the EE customer base this will be all they need. 

If you want more features and better WiFi then buy a more suitable or powerful router as many people do and implement your own mesh network which you have more control over. You also need to consider other WiFi traffic, electronic noise as well which will impact the point you make. 

Thanks. 

[IAM6]

Hi @Northerner,

The router is only free when you get the 1.6gb internet package. I forgot to mention this in previous post. They charge £10 a month for privilege of having this router for any other package. I don't know the actual cost to EE to manufacture each unit but in a 24 month contract  it's £240 I can guarantee it's not worth that much. I would suggest a flint 3 from gl inet which has WiFi 7 for £156 to anyone. 

Kind regards 🙂

[bobpullen]

Worth noting that the Flint 3 has an inferior radio array, 2x2 as opposed to 4x4. I have both and the Pro WiFi outperforms the Flint in terms of raw WiFi speed.

[IAM6]

Hi @bobpullen,

This has nothing to do with anything but what matches the beast that is the 

ASUS ZenWiFi BQ16 

I installed this in my brother's house which replaced the worse bt smarthub 2 with 2 discs. 350m with 12 antennas it's crazy. When I recommend to someone who wants high end I go with that not Netgear no, no. I recommend the flint 3 to anyone who has knowledge so maybe yeh wrong one to mention 😂. 

1. Asus 😍 

2.gl inet because of freedom off operational settings except can't get it to work EE TV even with all right plugins and tinkering.

3. Tp-link are good but I don't think have they anything ATM that matches Asus in terms of there  high end. Maybe wrong.

That's my top three now 

Sorry to go on a bit 😂. Kind regards 🙂.