Why Your Expensive Wi-Fi 7 Router Could Be Delivering Slower Speeds
Don't tuck your router away in a corner, even if it is a bit of an eyesore.
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The jump from Wi-Fi 6 and 6E to Wi-Fi 7 promises a significant boost in speed. Depending on your circumstances, it could be around four times faster, if not more. Some estimates pin the number around 46 Gbps, at least in theory. But if you poke around on online forums like Reddit, you'll find a swath of new Wi-Fi 7 converts confused about why their speeds aren't what they expected. There's also plenty of troubleshooting in the effort to attain those foretold, blazing-fast speeds, particularly after investing in a new and potentially more expensive setup.
While an issue like slower-than-desired speeds could be caused by a number of factors, there are a few reasons worth investigating first, from the placement of your router to how many devices...
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