https://helpforum.sky.com/t5/Broadband/How-to-test-pod-speed-for-ideal-placement/m-p/5029558#M500956 <P><a href="https://helpforum.sky.com/t5/user/viewprofilepage/user-id/4413233">@PACKETPASTAHAM</a>&nbsp;As a general rule the pods should be placed roughly haljfway between where you need the boost and the hub, Typically a hall or landing are suitable as the stairwell helps signal to carry to different floors. Ensure the hub is out in the open on a surface to be above obstructions like radiators and if possible central in your home<BR /><BR /></P> <P>To be more scientific use a wifi analyser app on a mobile device to measure the hubs signal strength of thec5GHz band signal where you plan to place the pod. To operate efficently the pod will need to have a decent signal level of the closed 5GHz signal the hub uses to communicate with the hubs. The app show signal strength in dBm but the values are negative so -40dBm is about the best you can have but values down to -70dBm should give a usable signal if the hub's signal is lower say -80dBm a pod in that location will not really work.</P> Sun, 06 Jul 2025 05:42:25 GMT Chrisee 2025-07-06T05:42:25Z https://helpforum.sky.com/t5/Broadband/How-to-test-pod-speed-for-ideal-placement/m-p/5029535#M500950 <P>Hi</P><P>I am trying to find the ideal pod placement and need to know how to test the speed of each of them.&nbsp;</P> Sat, 05 Jul 2025 22:30:47 GMT https://helpforum.sky.com/t5/Broadband/How-to-test-pod-speed-for-ideal-placement/m-p/5029535#M500950 PACKETPASTAHAM 2025-07-05T22:30:47Z https://helpforum.sky.com/t5/Broadband/How-to-test-pod-speed-for-ideal-placement/m-p/5029558#M500956 <P><a href="https://helpforum.sky.com/t5/user/viewprofilepage/user-id/4413233">@PACKETPASTAHAM</a>&nbsp;As a general rule the pods should be placed roughly haljfway between where you need the boost and the hub, Typically a hall or landing are suitable as the stairwell helps signal to carry to different floors. Ensure the hub is out in the open on a surface to be above obstructions like radiators and if possible central in your home<BR /><BR /></P> <P>To be more scientific use a wifi analyser app on a mobile device to measure the hubs signal strength of thec5GHz band signal where you plan to place the pod. To operate efficently the pod will need to have a decent signal level of the closed 5GHz signal the hub uses to communicate with the hubs. The app show signal strength in dBm but the values are negative so -40dBm is about the best you can have but values down to -70dBm should give a usable signal if the hub's signal is lower say -80dBm a pod in that location will not really work.</P> Sun, 06 Jul 2025 05:42:25 GMT https://helpforum.sky.com/t5/Broadband/How-to-test-pod-speed-for-ideal-placement/m-p/5029558#M500956 Chrisee 2025-07-06T05:42:25Z