You may notice that while WiFi is super convenient and for general use is okay, it’s not the most reliable and this is purely down to the way WiFi works. When connecting to a network wirelessly your device is (quite literally) throwing the data out into the world and hoping the router/AP will get it.
If you need a stable connection for your device (for example a game console, work PC, or even a machine you self-host services on), running an ethernet cable is always best!
WiFi by design will always prioritise stability over speed.
Understanding WiFi speeds
You may also notice (especially on our higher-speed packages) your speed tests over WiFi may not be what you expect, but that’s okay!
In real-world scenarios WiFi speeds tend to max out at around 300-500mb, this is because there is so much that can have an effect on WiFi as the signals are flying through the air. Everything from your TV, microwave and even a fish tank!
Example
Below is a fantastic example of what we mean, these speed test results were taken from a live brsk Betternet1000 connection.
The first is from a relatively modern PC plugged directly into the LAN ethernet port of our Icotera router (with default settings), the speeds are pretty much where we would expect them to be.
And this one was taken on the same connection, minutes apart on WiFi on an iPhone 12.
The good news is, this isn’t the end of the world! This is entirely normal and there is still plenty of bandwidth for your device to do pretty much anything, even 4k streaming, and gaming!
Tips and tricks
Leave our stock settings - Unless you know what you’re doing, we’ve spent days if not weeks testing our hardware to get the most out of it. Your router will automatically select the best settings for its environment.
Position the router in a sensible location - Your router should be in a central location, away from anything that could cause interference such as large metal objects, TVs, Bluetooth devices, fish tanks, microwaves, baby monitors, and other WiFi routers/Acess Points.
Try not to wall mount - Now it may look nicer to mount the router, but this will limit the signal range on the side facing the wall, so please bear this in mind.
Know your device - While you may have an ultra-fast connection your device may not be able to utilise the higher speeds, for example, it may only be able to connect to the slower 2.4Ghz WiFi.
Should you require further assistance, please contact Support via support@brsk.co.uk or 02039 255 299.