Help my boost my wifi

thanks. I dont think the outdoor one needs to actually be outdoors. its for my pool controller and some security cameras. Probably near a back door would be good enough.

Would you recommend one of the ones you suggested? I just want something that works all the time and doesnt cause me headaches. I dont have a lot of time to troubleshoot things like this.

will this mess up my UVerse? I have a router from AT&T. I dont even know if I can change it out

I use unifi gear so I don't have a lot of time with any of them, but I can tell you about my brief experiences with them.

I've set up one Orbi system. I don't know if I was doing something wrong but it took several attempts and a lot of time to get it going. Since then though it's been rock solid and very fast with very good coverage.

I have added a unit to an existing Eero setup. Maybe it was an older system and newer ones are better, but coverage was not very good even with 4 units and wifi security cameras kept dropping their connections. I also manage another Eero system though and it handles a lot of devices with zero problems so YMMV.

I have a client with Google wifi, and aside from the satellite unit needing a reboot one time it has been trouble-free and coverage seems good.


Honestly I don't think you can go wrong with any of them.

Perfect, the install should be pretty simple with no config changes on the modem.

Something is definitely wrong there. Speculation incoming...

Your PC might be too close to the Orbi. Wifi doesn't work well if the signal is too strong, and I believe Orbi is known for absolutely blasting a signal out. If only 6 ft away and if the unit has an ethernet port, I would plug it in. If it doesn't then maybe try moving it further away.

You changed the antenna on the wifi card, but it's still the same card? Card might be flaky.

Check the Orbi app and make sure the PC and TV with poor signal are connecting to the Orbi units that you expect.

Card is fine, all hardware drivers are up to date, there is a wall between orbi and PC (standard 2x4 wall with insulation). Nothing that should dampen the signal that significantly. The router and TV have direct line of sight about 12-15 ft so that’s what’s more confusing.

PC previously hardwired but had another child and had to move equipment into another room that we built after child. Made the mistake of not adding a drop in the room and kicking myself now. I’ve gone through 2 new wireless routers and both have had the same results.

I did order a new wifi card and antenna. I’m going to swap it and see if you’re right. It’s just very confusing because I’ve never had an issue with “signal strength”

I think we’re 500/10 or 20

Yes I’m 1000% sure I’m not on the cox network. The network name is “[Name]_upstairs”

The cox signal doesn’t reach my PC which is hilarious because it’s not far, 30ft straight line distance.