Elizabeth (Senior WiFi Analyst)
Hi, I'm Elizabeth and I'm here to help make your WiFi better. Are you OK if I ask a few simple questions and take notes as I go?
When you mention gaming, are they sharing one gaming station, or are there several connected?
Gaming stations connected
How many TVs or streaming devices are usually connected?
TVs or streaming devices connected
Roughly how many computers or laptops use the connection for work, school, or calls?
Computers or laptops connected
I just need one more clue. Which of these is closest?
Who provides the connection, and what package or plan are you on? Use the wording from your bill, app, or order email if you have it.
Do you only have the main internet box/router, or do you also use range extenders, boosters, mesh discs, pods, or access points?
Main router or provider box make and model
Approximate router age in years Router WiFi generation, if known Select an answerWiFi 4WiFi 5WiFi 6WiFi 6EWiFi 7Not sure Can you access the router or broadband app settings? Select an answerYesNot sureNo
Let me understand the space. I will ask a little more context only for work locations or other less standard sites.
Number of floors Approximate number of rooms or work areas Main wall/building type Select an answerModern plasterboardBrickStoneConcreteConverted propertyNot sure
A router can be working perfectly but still be in a difficult spot. Where is yours, and what is close to it?
Now for the load on the network. This helps separate a coverage problem from a connection that is simply being asked to do too much.
Do you know how to run a speed test? You can answer yes, no, or not sure.
Have you downloaded it and can you run it now? Select an answerYesNoI will do it later
Open Speedtest by Ookla and tap Go. When the test finishes, copy the download, upload, and ping numbers into the next screen.
WiFi next to the router
Download Mbps Upload Mbps Ping ms
WiFi in the weakest room
Connected/cabled speed, if possible
Because this is a work location or another type of site, I need to know what depends on the WiFi and whether visitors use it too.
Thanks, I have what I need to prepare your free WiFi Improvement Opportunities report.
I am checking your answers, looking for the main patterns, and compiling your report.
Starting the report…