Is there a Wifi interference testing app?

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#2595429 31-Oct-2020 14:53

quickymart:

...but I can't see an option to do this on my router (Netcomm NF4V).

get a better router . . . one that supports 5ghz (as almost all do now)

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#2595584 31-Oct-2020 18:21

My last few routers have been Netcomm and have served me flawlessly, so I'd prefer to stay with them - but which ones do 5GHz, and have reliable wifi? I did have my eye on an NF18ACV or a NL1901ACV, although my preference is probably for the latter as the mobile backup option looks useful.

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#2595693 31-Oct-2020 22:00

the netcomms are pretty average, pick up a second had fritzbox or something like that.

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#2595767 31-Oct-2020 22:59

Jase2985:
the netcomms are pretty average, pick up a second had fritzbox or something like that.

I still believe let the router be the router and have a proper AP from
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#2595771 31-Oct-2020 23:30

No, I like the all-in-one setup, so I'd be looking at a router.

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#2595791 1-Nov-2020 07:18

quickymart:

No, I like the all-in-one setup, so I'd be looking at a router.

then get a better quality router

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#2595794 1-Nov-2020 07:50

This one's served me absolutely fine since around 2014, but I guess things die eventually.

Edit: I just realised I have a Spark router I've never used (an HG630B) so I'll set that up and test it out.

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#2595801 1-Nov-2020 08:26

i believe it only has 100mbps lan ports

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#2595803 1-Nov-2020 08:34

I'm on 100/20 anyway, so that's not an issue :) trying it now, will check how the wifi goes and report back.

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#2595867 1-Nov-2020 11:52

Looking okay so far, but I'll give it a proper test this afternoon. Otherwise I might try updating the firmware on the Netcomm.

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#2595873 1-Nov-2020 12:09

Jase2985:

the netcomms are pretty average, pick up a second had fritzbox or something like that.

yes, or even a Spark Smart Modem off of trademe.
People get them for free and then flick them off thinking what they already have is better . . . when in fact the Spark Smart modem is one of the better consumer modem/routers around at the moment. As good as the Fritz 7490 with better wifi

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#2595881 1-Nov-2020 12:58

quickymart:

I'm on 100/20 anyway, so that's not an issue :) trying it now, will check how the wifi goes and report back.

what about your internal network though?

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#2595962 1-Nov-2020 18:40

One wired desktop, everything else on wifi.

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#2595977 1-Nov-2020 19:41

I'm getting disconnections on my Android phone as well. So obviously not just limited to the one device anymore.

I've now changed to this: https://www.spark.co.nz/shop/internet/spark-smart-modem.html which I got during the lockdown, and will see how it goes.

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#2595985 1-Nov-2020 20:07

quickymart:

I'm getting disconnections on my Android phone as well. So obviously not just limited to the one device anymore.

I've now changed to this: https://www.spark.co.nz/shop/internet/spark-smart-modem.html which I got during the lockdown, and will see how it goes.

are you sure it is a Spark Smart Modem?
Above you referenced a Spark / Huawei HG630B which is a different modem altogether

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