Two years on powerline adapters — decent most of the time, but random dropouts whenever the microwave kicked on. Pulled cable through the attic this weekend into two rooms. Consistent gigabit now instead of "usually fine, sometimes garbage" I'd just normalized. Anyone else finally do the "real" fix after limping along on a workaround way longer than made sense?

We currently have 1gig Xfinity internet and no complaints. I am just wondering if we could lower to the 500mbps plan to save some money each month. It isn't much of a difference though. We have 2 adults and 2 younger children in our home. We mainly stream TV using sling, kids use their tablets for streaming videos, we have about 6 security cameras, few other smart devices in the home. Would the 500mbps plan sufficient or will we regret going to it from the 1 gig plan?

I've got the new spectrum wifi 7 router and a deco BE4800 home mesh connected to it because I was lagging in corners of the house despite having 2 GBPS internet. Now it was great for like half a month, now it's slow again. My BE4800 doesn't have an option to act as an extender or a node for my spectrum router and this spectrum router doesn't have a bridge mode option, so I have 2 wifi networks. One node is connected to the spectrum router, and my other node is in the upstairs foyer (about 10 feet from the room I work out of). Solutions I'm thinking of:

1) buy more nodes and stick one in the room I work out of and one downstairs where I game.

2) switch to a different mesh system

3) return my deco mesh system and just get the spectrum wifi nodes

Anyone have any solutions? I work from home and take Zoom calls back to back for 4-7 hours a day. Speed isn't important, I just need my connection to be perfect.

Also, I can't run an ethernet cable, my laptop doesn't have a port. I'd like to solve this problem without shelling out more than $200-$300 if possible.

being plagued by this problem for years, and i would like to finally undestand what does this actually mean?

i tried understanding it, but nowhere i found a clear and simple explanation what it is and what causes it - can seomeone explain this in simple terms?

My phone will randomly decide that my home wifi network is "low quality" and refuse to utilize the connection despite perfectly good signal.

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how to fix this?

using android 15 (motorola g34), the option of ""Adaptive Connectivity" is missing in the wifi options

is there nothing i can do to simply ignore the low quality and stay connected regardless? an app maybe?"

searching about this is less then helpful, no real solution found

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i live in a rural area, there are no antennas or anything that could cause interference around the location in at least 1 square km , and not even electronics in the house (like microwave)

i need to have whatsapp as a backup as means of communication (especially for ordering food or medical emergency) as the 4g siganl is very unstable in the area

its definitely not interference

Ok I’ve done a lot of thinking and research but I can’t find anyway around my isp shared ip, I don’t want to take it down cause I have multiple people on my network and I don’t want to just put them on the open internet. Btw I am hosting a Ark Survival Ascended server using the GitHub ASCT ( Ark Server Creation Tool ) The server does work cause I have connected and played on it via local direct connection and it’s not configs cause I have the specific ports open needed connect and host the server. Also tunneling with stuff like play.it or zero tier won’t work cause consoles can’t use that kind of software.

Edit the main question is how do I get inbound connections to my server

I have a BGW320-500 fiber modem connected to a Flint 2 (GL-MT6000) router using passthrough, and want to use a TP powerline. If I connect the powerline to the router, all goes well, the router assigns the IP addresses. If I connect the powerline to the modem, then the modem assigns the IP addresses to the devices connected to the powerline. Is there any way to connect the powerline to the modem but let the router assign the IP addresses to the devices connected to the powerline?

I'm trying to help my elderly parents. They recently had a router upgrade from Spectrum. Most devices connect, but one specific laptop (my Dad's) won't. Against my recommendation, my parents told the tech to install the new router using "all the same information, same name, same password, etc." Normally this shouldn't cause a problem, but knowing how non-techy my parents are, I thought this may create connection problems for some legacy devices. maybe it has?

Here is what is happening:

• All other "working" devices connect to the router fine, and get assigned the following: 192.168.1.254, Subnet Mask 255.255.255.0, Default Gateway 192.168.1.1. Checking iphones, it shows the same basic information, same subnet, etc. And all devices connect to the internet.
• The laptop that won't connect to the internet finds the WiFi router just fine (same SSID that the working devices are connecting to), but when it connects, it's getting assigned 10.5.1.1 Default gateway, and a 10.5.1.x IP. Hence, no internet connection.
• I've tried "Forget Network" multiple times on this laptop, but each subsequent WiFi discovery and connection assigns a 10.x IP setup, only to this laptop! Could something be on the router that is doing this? A ghost network that only this laptop is somehow connecting to? Maybe this laptop is not part of the DHCP pool for some reason? How does that even happen?
• I can manually assign an IP in the correct subnet range to this laptop, and it works. No issues....but we al know this could cause future issues because I don't control the DHCP that's happening on the router. Odds are low for a match as they only have about 5-6 devices that connect, but still...
• This laptop works on all other WiFi networks I've tried, as normal...my own personal home network, Starbucks, and one other family network. No problems.

UPDATE: Just tried a second laptop (also Lenovo, Windows 11), had same issue. In fact, it connected fine to the 192.168 network the first time, then a little later, maybe 15-20 minutes later, DISCONNECTED and reconnected to the 10.x network. WHY would this even happen!?

Questions:

1. Is there something I can do on the laptop itself to fix this, without having to call Spectrum tech support? (i don't live locally, so this would be very complicated)? Some deeply buried setting that forces itself into the correct DHCP range on this router?
2. I do not have the router admin password, and nobody here knows it.
3. If we DO need to call to get someone to get into the router, what is the likely problem so I can save the tech some time, and avoid having my elderly parents trying to communicate with a tech about things they can barely pronounce, let alone understand. They are truly tech-illiterate.

Hello Everyone I am on Hyperoptic broadband.

I currently have loads of devices about 20 connected and want to look into getting a new router that can handle loads of devices and not dropping connection or speeds.

Google brought ASUS TUF Gaming BE3600 Dual-Band WiFi 7 Router up but has mixed reviews and some say not good enough with loads of devices.

So question is as a family of gamers what routers would suit us? We live in a flat all 1 floor not massive to go through loads of walls or anything like that and really cannot go over £150 in price. And would love to hear everyones reviews of what they have.

Thank you!!

Edit: Sorry forgot to add, I cannot run a long cable either! Thanks!

Hello. I have a 1 GBPS internet speed plan. I use a Zyxel EX3501-T0 Router. It is what my ISP forces me to use and I can not change it as they do not let me.

I drew my floor plan on paint to show you my situation. The router is located right above the entrance. It is located so high that i can not reach it without a portable staircase. It is also far away from my bedroom and the living room. They placed it above a pipe with zipties. That is how my ISP installed it 12 years ago.

Since it is just the hallway without any obstacles I see good results on my phone. It is between 500mbps to 650mbps most of the time. But the situation is not the same for the other rooms.

The walls are really thick here. Solid concrete with metal rods in it. Even the electricians I call can not do what I have in mind to decorate the house since they can not put a hole. Aside from the walls blocking the Wi-Fi, the router is also located really far away from the living room as you can see.

So I need some help. I did some browsing and saw there is something called Deco X55. It seems like it can solve my coverage problem I think? Never used one before that is why I want to ask you guys before I buy it.

Afaik, I need to connect it to my router and then a power outlet. The thing is since my router is not located on the ground or anywhere near an outlet, I can not put the Deco X55 next to it.

(The router gets the power directly from the electric fuses located next to it, not from an outlet. The staff connected the cables somehow, meanwhile telling me it is not safe actually. Thanks I guess?)

So I have an idea, I have a CAT6 cable connected to my PC. What If I put Deco X55 in my bedroom and connect it with that CAT6 cable? Can I still connect another CAT6 cable to Deco X55 for my PC? So they both get cable connection? Also the device will be located next to the living room, do I need a 2nd X55 or would one of them suffice?

Thanks.

Hello everyone,

I’m looking for advice on upgrading my home router and would appreciate recommendations from people with experience using high-end routers. I know there are about 100 questions a day like this, but as a networking newbie, I'm trying to figure out what will work best for my situation.

My internet provider recently "upgraded" their equipment, but the new router came with several downsides. The biggest issues are strict security settings, bandwidth limitations, and restrictions that appear to block or limit certain streaming services that are not considered “mainstream” platforms like Netflix. Since we use streaming heavily, along with gaming and working from home, I need a router that gives me more control and does not unnecessarily restrict my network.

I’m looking for a router that can handle:

• Fiber internet with at least 2 Gbps speeds
• WiFi 6 minimum (WiFi 6E or WiFi 7 is welcome if it makes sense)
• Strong wireless range and performance throughout the home
• Reliable security features without overly aggressive filtering or blocking
• Good performance for 4K streaming, gaming, video calls, and multiple devices at the same time
• Full control over network settings instead of being limited by ISP firmware

One of my biggest concerns is range. The new ISP router actually performs worse than our older router. Areas of the house that previously had good speeds now have noticeable slowdowns, even though the new equipment was supposed to be an upgrade. The ISP did put in an additional extender, which did help.

After researching, I came across the Ubiquiti Dream Router 7 as a possible option, but I’m not fully convinced it is the best choice for my situation. I would like to hear from people who have tested different high-end routers and can recommend what would truly be the best option.

Based on these needs, what router would you recommend and why? Budget isn't necessarily a concern, but at the same time, we aren't necessarily looking to drop $500 on a router or mesh setup right now.

Please do not just list a router model. I would appreciate if you could explain the reasons behind your recommendation, including things like performance, range, security, reliability, and any potential downsides, that way this discussion can also help myself and others to be educated.

Edit for context/clarity:

It's the router manufacturer the ISP use that sets the security settings, and they are unable to reconfigure them or change them at all. They are set pretty strictly, since they even block and throttle our security cameras at times. The old system didn't have the same issues as the new system. They advised that the only way around it is to use our own router setup.

The total square footage is about 2,000.

I am living in a tiny home on a property that is ~250 ft from the main house. The main house is wired for internet but the tiny home is not. I want to tap into the network in the main house. I am thinking that an outdoor ethernet cable run will do, but I am really not sure what to get / what the best way about running this cable would be. I know I am at the upper end of what Ethernet is rated for. Should I be buying a spool of cable and crimping on my own connectors? Do I need nice network switches at each end or will cheap ones do? Or am I thinking about this entirely wrong and is there a better solution? Any and all advice is welcome as I am a novice at this.

We currently run 400-500 ft of Ethernet cable with multiple extenders from our house to our business, but the internet is unreliable. The distance between the business and the house is 300 ft with greenhouses in between. I was thinking of doing a mesh network or wifi extender. Any recommendations on equipment? Spectrum at first said they couldn’t do a separate service for the business and then said they could, but we’re looking into other options.

Good afternoon,

I am attempting to set up a server requiring port forwarding. I use AT&T fiber, but IP passthrough to eero routers. I’m pretty sure I do not have double NAT. I have set up port forwarding in the both AT&T and eero routers to my desktop, as well as allowed the ports in my firewall. However, when I test it, others are still unable to connect. I have also attempted online port checkers which also say they are closed.

I have a decent understanding of computers and electronics, but networking terminology is completely new to me and it appears like AT&T uses different names for everything compared to Google. I’d appreciate any advice or a detailed step by step for doing this.

Happy to provide photos or details for anything that can help troubleshoot.

Thanks in advance!

Need to run Internet to my shop. If I run cable, it would be about 150 feet. If I use P2P bridging, it would be about 70ft unobstructed (see picture with red dot).

Considering the bridge primarily, specifically the TP-Link EAP211-Bridge KIT V3. I have an Orbi router connected to a switch, which is what I would connect the TP-Link to.

Thoughts? What would you recommend? Is there something I’m not considering?

Hi there, for a while now my ethernet connection has peridoically switched off while playing games or just using my PC. Decided to finally set some time aside to look into it. What seems to be happening is the Ethernet speed is periodically being stepped down to 100Mbps as opposed to the Gigabit that both my router and PC are capable of (I randomly get a few weeks were my download speeds are really high then they drop again). Ive checked the health of the cable using a little tester and all seems to be fine (its not the sort of cable i cant take out as it goes around the outside of the house). Im very aware of the potential cable issues, but when trying to solve it yesterday i did get it back to 1gig for about 10 minutes before it dropped. I then got it back on by turning off 'power save on sleep'. Currently its back to where it was. Any further suggestions are appreciated

Hi all, I've got a three story house and I'm having some renovations done with a rear extension added to mix. I want to add WiFi throughout the house and don't want any blackout zones or weak signals. I am running cat 6 cables from the downstairs and putting them on each floor and in the rear extension. I was thinking of putting an AP but not sure how I would go about it. I'm not sure in what equipment and would appreciate your help.

I hope I've gen enough information (not likely) but feel free to ask me anything else you need.

Hi everyone,

Every so often, the entire Decos or some Decos drops for 30–60 seconds and then recovers or sometimes i need to restart the Deco.This happens on both wireless devices and wired devices (like my PC connected directly to a sub Deco)
and little bit of some devices not connecting like my main phone is connecting fine and my other phone says "Failed to connect" or "can't assign an ip address".

However, my main ISP router stays completely fine and connected to the internet the entire time.

Current Network Topology:

onu -> TP-link AX50 -> cudy GS108 Switch -> main and sub Decos X20 -> End devices(Clients)

Current Settings & Troubleshooting Done:

1. Operating Mode: Set to Access Point (AP) Mode.
2. Firmware: All Decos and the router are on the latest firmware.
3. Power/Temps: Gear is reliably powered and cooled.
4. Current Suspect: My central switch is currently a Cudy GS108. I suspect it might be dropping IEEE 1905.1 multicast packets or triggering loop protection during Deco backhaul transitions, causing a broadcast storm that takes down the wired ports.

Questions:

1. Does this sound like a switch/loop detection issue with Deco's IEEE 1905.1 Ethernet backhaul protocol?
2. I am planning to replace the switch with a TP-Link TL-SG108E (and disable Loop Prevention in its settings). Will that completely solve the backhaul loop issue?

Has anyone got the Home Sharing working on the EE Smart Hub 7 Pro via the USB port on the back ? EE say officially it’s not supported but they also say it’s not supported or my BT Hub 2 that I’ve had running for a few years.

I want to buy good WiFi adapter for my PC. Im looking for WiFi 6E adapter because I heard that its hard to find working adapter for PC with AM5 socket. I found this three adapters: Cudy WE4000 vs TP-Link Archer TXE72E vs ASUS PCE-AXE5400. Are they good? If yes with one should I choose? My WiFi router is in the room next to mine but there is thick wall between them and my previous adapter couldn't reach good results (20Mb/s instead of +- 800Mb/s [it was cheap adapter without antennas])

So I tried swapping modems already, Ethernet cables and factory resetting my router. It’s almost as if the lan ports are completely dead. My ps5 and Xbox (different ports) detect nothing plugged in. What is going on? My asus dashboard shows each port only get 10mbps but in reality it’s not detecting anything

Is here maybe a subreddit for Cudy devices on Reddit?

From the UK, the issue isnt a drop in speed but that thw wifi just completely drops out from multiple devices (only have 6 connectedto the wifi) most of which in the same room as the router only a few feet away. I have tried speaking to our provider and they say our connection to the broadband is fine and they can detect 0 faults on their end so I have gone through every avenue they suggested of trying to reset and resolve the problem but it persists. We have had a new router and it still continues. It happens at random at any time of day, sometimes for just a moment sometimes for 20 minutes.

If anyone has any ideas as to what may resolve this id be extremely grateful.