Move closer to the router first, because weak signal is often a placement problem before it is a hardware one.
Move closer to the router
Use distance as the first test before you blame the whole connection.
Reposition the router or extender
A small placement change can improve one dead room a lot.
Check 2.4GHz versus 5GHz
One band reaches farther while the other is faster nearby.
Look for obstacles and interference
Walls, mirrors, appliances, and thick furniture can all weaken signal.
Retest room by room
Confirm whether the weak spot is fixed instead of guessing from one random speed test.
- The issue survives every basic step
- The problem is getting worse instead of better
- You may be dealing with a hardware fault or service-side outage
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