ᐅ Poor Wi-Fi in a Newly Built Home Despite Fiber Optic Connection

Created on: 20 Nov 2020 22:31
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Tx-25
Hello. Today, after 6 months, we finally got internet in our new build. I set up the fiber optic connection on the FritzBox 7590 router. For that, I reset the router to factory settings and configured it according to the fiber installation guide. Then I updated it to the latest version. Somehow, the Wi-Fi isn’t as fast as expected. What could be the reason? The router is located in the utility room (ground floor corner) on a cabinet. Our living room is in the opposite corner on the ground floor. There, we have 3 out of 4 bars, sometimes even less. The speed is not particularly good either.

In the upstairs bathroom (directly above the utility room), the connection is practically non-existent. If I go to the upstairs hallway, I get 3 bars. Shouldn’t the signal actually be stronger throughout, even without a repeater?

The fiber modem and the FritzBox are connected by an Ethernet cable I already had. Should this cable be upgraded? Are there any other tips?

The switch for the LAN outlets isn’t connected yet. I still need to order it and install the wiring.
T
Tx-25
23 Nov 2020 07:39
Correct. I will use the AVM FRITZ!Repeater 2400 as an access point on the upper floor. I will leave the situation in the living room unchanged for now. Possibly, I might add another access point there in the long term.