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Mar 24, 2020
2:22
:33
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Pimpin4Paradise
Intervention Needed
Google WiFi popped my speeds from the 100mb that I was paying for to around 170mb. Not sure how I'm getting better
than I'm paying for, but speedtest.net wouldn't lie to me.
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Sounds like I’ll be joining the large host of WFHers after today. Sigh.
dchandle15
3/24/20 2:15pm
My speeds went through the roof with Google Wifi
4th and Niner
3/24/20 2:18pm
So just changing to a Google Wifi router would help?
dchandle15
3/24/20 2:21pm
This is what I bought.
4th and Niner
3/24/20 2:22pm
Fastest delivery of April 29th. Boy... Does Best Buy sell these? Walmart?
dchandle15
3/24/20 2:27pm
Google WiFi popped my speeds from the 100mb that I was paying for to around 170mb. Not sure how I'm getting better
Pimpin4Paradise
3/24/20 2:22pm
Speedtest almost always lies to you.
VACOUGFAN
3/24/20 2:43pm
I refuse to believe it!
Pimpin4Paradise
3/24/20 3:04pm
Yes router makes a big difference. Get something from costoc
Swish
3/24/20 2:20pm
Skip the WiFi and just go straight Ethernet.
RealComfortableJeans
3/24/20 2:24pm
By the way, noise-cancelling headphones are the best WFH investment you can make
RealComfortableJeans
3/24/20 2:26pm
what speed are you supposed to be getting with Comcast?
mottman
3/24/20 2:28pm
Define "dirt slow"
VACOUGFAN
3/24/20 2:30pm
Also might help to buy your own modem with DECT 3.0, or whatever it is.
Breaded Hamster
3/24/20 2:31pm
docsis 3.0
VACOUGFAN
3/24/20 2:32pm
Ah yes, this!
Breaded Hamster
3/24/20 2:40pm
Check your hard wired speeds from the router. That will tell you if you have an
VACOUGFAN
3/24/20 2:31pm
Would it be a likely fix if I linked up a hardwire connection?
dchandle15
3/24/20 3:12pm
Depends. Hard wired will always be faster than wireless.
VACOUGFAN
3/24/20 3:35pm
What would you recommend?
dchandle15
3/24/20 5:53pm
A cable will likely be the cheaper option.
VACOUGFAN
3/24/20 8:49pm
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