Why Your WiFi Extender Is Slow (And How to Fix It)

Does a WiFi Extender Reduce Speed?

Yes—but understanding why helps fix it.

Extenders:

• Receive signal

• Rebroadcast it

This reduces bandwidth.

Main Causes of Slow Speed

1. Poor Placement

Fix: Place halfway between router and dead zone

2. Wrong Band Usage

Fix: Use 5GHz for speed

3. Interference

Fix: Avoid walls, metal, appliances

4. Too Many Devices

Fix: Limit connections

Best Speed Optimization Tips

• Use dual-band extender

• Update firmware

• Change WiFi channel

• Avoid crowded networks

Realistic Expectation

If router speed = 100 Mbps
Extender = ~40–70 Mbps

Conclusion

Proper placement + correct settings = major speed improvement.