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Discussion topic: WiFi speed

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This message was authored by: Chrisfrom3TFM

WiFi speed

I'm on Sky WiFi Max with a download speed of 71.5 Mb/s however if I'm streaming something on Glass on TV and download something on the PC it interrupts my streaming item by causing it to buffer constantly or freezing altogether.

 

I've tried resetting my router to factory defaults umpteen times to see if that makes a difference, however it doesn't.

 

Does this sound like a hub issue, or can anyone else think of any other steps I could take to resolve this frustrating issue?

 

Thanks.

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This message was authored by: TimmyBGood

Re: WiFi speed

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@Chrisfrom3TFM 

 

A PC download will typically grab as much bandwidth as it can, without regard to the needs of other devices.  A router won't equitably share out bandwidth unless it's been manually set to do device prioritisation, which I believe only the Max Hub with the WiFi Max subscription supplement on the account can do.

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Sky Glass 55" (on ethernet) & two Stream Pucks (one ethernet / one WiFi)
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This message was authored by: Chrisfrom3TFM

Re: WiFi speed

That's what I'm on the Max Hub with Max subscription.

This message was authored by: JimM1

Re: WiFi speed

@Chrisfrom3TFM Take a look at this help, you need to set the streaming device so as not to starve the connection to it!

 

Prioritise a device on your WiFi | Sky Help | Sky.com | Sky Help | Sky.com

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