WiFi Pro devices not actually WiFi 7 compatible

[LuckyAOS189]

I recently upgraded to full fiber, the new hub and WiFi Pro extenders looked like a good solution with the more powerful WiFi 7 option. Since the broadband was installed I've had nothing but headaches, when I'm connected to the hub it's great, 907Mbps download and no problems, but when I'm connected to the WiFi extenders I'm lucky if I break 100Mbps. I've had engineers out, I've spent about 40 hours in total on the phone to different advisors who have just sent out new extenders, all with the same issue when all set up. Nobody is able to fix the issue. To make matters worse when I switch off the 6Ghz bandwidth from the hub everything seems to work fine. No signal drops, no problems with WiFi calling and when connected to the WiFi extenders I get on average 600Mbps. So to me it looks like the extenders can't cope, or aren't capable of the newer technology. Is the new equipment a total missale? I'd love some outside input to this, or someone to actually help get it working, because ee clearly can't! 

[JimM11]

@MattFriend101 Know that old feeling well, use what you have to start with, powerline out to the man cave, plug in one off the smart wireless extenders to that, spare port to the mini's ethernet and go from there. You should be able to spot test the wireless wi-fi speed test through the smart wireless extenders few test's at various times will let you see how it goes and the stability need anymore wired throw a Gb/s Ethernet switch in the mix!👍

[MattFriend101]

Thanks Jim!

Although you did lose me a little with that last bit with wirec Gbps switches in the mix??

Matt

[JimM11]

@MattFriend101 Until you decide what is needed out at the mancave, think that your smart wireless extenders have two Ethernet ports on them. so one cable to the Powerline and one to your TV Mini unit, wired is always better. If you need more cables for anything say you decide that the Firestick works better if you buy the Ethernet kit for that or a laptop with an Ethernet port etc, then you have nowhere to connect it, switch has 5 Ethernet ports on them for the smallest, you can add one and get 4 extra cable ports, will allow more devices to connect. If you put one off your AX55 out instead off a Smart Wireless then they have 3 Ethernet ports on them so you get one extra... Cable is King in the networking world! Anything question wise just ask....👍👌

Just remember Networking is a shared resource, you will only get so much down the Powerline cable connection, so say it's like 200Mb/s max, then if the FS is taking 40Mb for a HD movie you only have the 160 left to share!

[MattFriend101]

Jim, thanks very much pal for your advice I'll have a shot at this over the next few days. Really appreciate it, thanks.Also have one of these things still in the wrapper....MattSent from my Galaxy

[MattFriend101]

Not much success if im honest Jim. The power through adapters set up but the red light shows 48 or less Mbps, dont get me wrong the EE mini TV box seems fine with that but the wifi for the firestick fluctuates between 170Mbps and 6Mbps. Tried setting up the Deco AX3000 x55 this morning , got the 1st pod installed but then it went offline and the others wouldn't connect. Think its over my head? Will have to get that wifi company in i think 🤔.

[JimM11]

@MattFriend101 Sent you a PM, envelope will let you see it and read.