What in the WiFi?Updated 3 hours ago

Router quality

Not all routers are equal. Better routers have stronger radios, faster processors, and better antennas, which means higher speeds, better range, and more stable connections.

WiFi standard (generation)

• WiFi 4 (802.11n) – Older, slower, more congestion

• WiFi 5 (802.11ac) – Good performance for most homes

• WiFi 6 / 6E (802.11ax) – Faster speeds, better handling of many devices, improved performance in busy homes

• WiFi 7 (802.11be) – Extremely high speeds, lower latency, and better performance for demanding use cases like gaming, VR, and multi-gig Internet connections

Distance and obstacles

Walls, floors, appliances, metal framing, and even aquariums reduce WiFi signal strength. The further you are from the router, the slower and less reliable WiFi becomes.

Interference

Neighbouring networks, cordless phones, baby monitors, and Bluetooth devices can all interfere, especially on the crowded 2.4 GHz band.

Number of connected devices

WiFi is shared. The more devices actively using it at once, the more bandwidth and airtime are divided between them.

2.4 GHz vs 5 GHz (and 6 GHz)

• 2.4 GHz travels further but is slower and more congested

• 5 GHz is much faster but has shorter range

• 6 GHz (WiFi 6E and WiFi 7) is very fast and very clean, but shorter range

Ethernet vs WiFi

A wired Ethernet connection will always be faster and more reliable than WiFi. If something needs consistent performance, wiring it is best.

Our role vs your WiFi

Mythical Fibre delivers full speed to your ONT. WiFi performance inside your home depends on your router, layout, and setup. We’re happy to help diagnose or recommend improvements if WiFi isn’t behaving.