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SnailTest Info
Hall of Shame
Is your internet moving at a snail's pace? Investigate these usual suspects.
The Microwave
Heating a burrito is like launching an EMP attack on 2.4GHz WiFi.
Solution: Use 5GHz WiFi.
The "Free" Router
The black box from your ISP often has the power of a potato.
Solution: Buy a real router.
Walls & Fish Tanks
WiFi hates density. Metal and water absorb signals effectively.
Solution: Mesh WiFi.
Old Cables
Old Cat5 cables are capped at 100 Mbps. You need Cat5e or Cat6.
Solution: Check cable labels.