topic Re: WiFi strength in Broadband

WiFi strength

Caz212010 — Tue, 22 Jul 2025 09:00:19 GMT

I've recently moved home(2 wks in), have broadband speed 75. The WiFi drops off in certain rooms. Boys saying XBox is lagging. Do I need the new WiFi box (not sure exact name) or do I need a package with higher speed?

Re: WiFi strength

Highlinder — Tue, 22 Jul 2025 13:15:00 GMT

@Caz212010 black or white router from Sky?

Re: WiFi strength

Caz212010 — Tue, 22 Jul 2025 14:50:12 GMT

Black router that I brought with me from other property

Re: WiFi strength

jamesn123 — Tue, 22 Jul 2025 15:01:08 GMT

Hi @Caz212010

If you find your connection is working fine in some rooms but not others its very likely you need a WiFi booster to increase coverage in that area. Boosters can be claimed from Sky for free if you have the broadband boost or Sky max addons.

I would note however that adding boosters to allow a connection of a gaming device like an Xbox could cause issues. This is because boosters sacrifice speed & latency for range so it could make the gaming experience pretty poor. I would look at using ethernet for the Xbox or perhaps powerline adapters/homeplugs if direct ethernet is not an option