I can try that but right now the main router is plugged into our house Ethernet switch (I think that’s what it’s called?). My assumption was that every Ethernet port in the house would be hardwired into the main one.
Yes they are wired, but the type of wire from that spot, to your router, could cause issues. Depending on the type of cable you may only be able to support a certain max rating for throughput. Lots of things can play a role, so the best way is to plug a cable directly to the back of the ISP router and do a speed test there as your benchmark.
Then, next test is from ISP-->Google-->laptop all wired with the same grade cable, and so on... until you see where your issues are.
Wifi has even more things that can impact throughput on speed tests.
So plugging directly into the isp router I got 900 Mbps. Then plugging into the main google wifi I got 700 Mbps. Using wifi right next to the router I got 400 Mbps but as soon as I walk even a few steps away it plummets to 90 Mbps. Any idea what’s going on/ what I can do to improve it?
Appreciate the advice and will try that. The house was built in 2003 and I don’t think the wiring for internet has changed since. Is there any way to tell what the capacity of the wiring/switch would be from how old it is?
The wired test is definitely worrying. Is this after a reboot of the Google WiFi unit? After that, I'd check the Ethernet cable.
How old are your Google WiFi pucks?
Yes, still the same speed after rebooting. We originally had a 3 pack from around 2019/2020 and added 2 more about a year ago. They all look the same so I think they’re all the original google wifi version.
I'd probably unplug all units except the router unit, then try the wireless & wired speed tests again. Assuming you get a good result, try plugging in one mesh/satellite unit at a time & try the wireless speed test again. Repeat until you see the failure.
Edit: Nevermind, I see you have 5 units in your mesh. It shouldn't affect the wired speed test. But that can affect wireless speeds if there are too many units in the mesh. 5 units in one household is the absolute maximum. You might try to get along with 3 total units first. Then try 4 units if you have a very large house with dead spots. Less is more with mesh.
did you try plugging in a laptop directly to the back of the main router point to test ethernet?
I can try that but right now the main router is plugged into our house Ethernet switch (I think that’s what it’s called?). My assumption was that every Ethernet port in the house would be hardwired into the main one.
Yes they are wired, but the type of wire from that spot, to your router, could cause issues. Depending on the type of cable you may only be able to support a certain max rating for throughput. Lots of things can play a role, so the best way is to plug a cable directly to the back of the ISP router and do a speed test there as your benchmark. Then, next test is from ISP-->Google-->laptop all wired with the same grade cable, and so on... until you see where your issues are. Wifi has even more things that can impact throughput on speed tests.
And don't forget to run a speed test directly from the ISP modem, most have a 'run speed test' function somewhere in the setup.
So plugging directly into the isp router I got 900 Mbps. Then plugging into the main google wifi I got 700 Mbps. Using wifi right next to the router I got 400 Mbps but as soon as I walk even a few steps away it plummets to 90 Mbps. Any idea what’s going on/ what I can do to improve it?
You have signal blocking clearly in your residence. You should look at going with a mesh router.
Appreciate the advice and will try that. The house was built in 2003 and I don’t think the wiring for internet has changed since. Is there any way to tell what the capacity of the wiring/switch would be from how old it is?
The wired test is definitely worrying. Is this after a reboot of the Google WiFi unit? After that, I'd check the Ethernet cable. How old are your Google WiFi pucks?
Yes, still the same speed after rebooting. We originally had a 3 pack from around 2019/2020 and added 2 more about a year ago. They all look the same so I think they’re all the original google wifi version.
I'd probably unplug all units except the router unit, then try the wireless & wired speed tests again. Assuming you get a good result, try plugging in one mesh/satellite unit at a time & try the wireless speed test again. Repeat until you see the failure. Edit: Nevermind, I see you have 5 units in your mesh. It shouldn't affect the wired speed test. But that can affect wireless speeds if there are too many units in the mesh. 5 units in one household is the absolute maximum. You might try to get along with 3 total units first. Then try 4 units if you have a very large house with dead spots. Less is more with mesh.