Hello @Partsman41953 ,

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Your existing Wi-Fi 7 router is already powerful. The root cause is its physical location and signal penetration. Simply buying a higher-end router may not help much, as Wi-Fi signals degrade significantly when passing through multiple walls (especially a kitchen with potential metal, pipes, and appliances).

Here are several solutions, from simple to more involved, based on your budget and technical comfort:

Option 1: Optimize Current Setup (Low-Cost Try)

• Quick Test: Temporarily move your Spectrum router to a midpoint between your office and the living room (e.g., a hallway). Test the speed and stability from both your office desk and near the TV. This verifies if location is the key issue.
• Reposition the Extender: The Wi-Fi extender must be placed where the original router’s signal is still decent (at least 2 bars) and closer to the TV. If placed where the signal is already weak, it just amplifies a poor connection. The ideal spot is roughly halfway between the router and the TV.
• Router Settings: Access your router’s admin panel. Ensure your TV is connected to the 5GHz band (faster, less interference). If the TV has a weak signal, try switching it to the 2.4GHz band (better range, slightly slower).

Option 2: Upgrade to a True Mesh Network (Recommended) This is the best solution for large homes and dead zones.

• Check Your Current Network: Contact Spectrum to see if their Wi-Fi 7 router supports the EasyMesh standard. If it does, you can buy a compatible EasyMesh satellite node for your living room.
• If EasyMesh Isn’t Supported: If Spectrum’s equipment doesn’t support EasyMesh but uses a proprietary mesh system, you could try adding a compatible node from their ecosystem to extend coverage.
• Deployment: Place the primary node in your office (connected to the modem). Place a secondary node via Ethernet cable (best) or wirelessly near your living room TV. This provides a strong, stable connection for your TV and maintains a low-latency link for your office PC.

Option 3: Use a Wired Solution (Most Stable & Reliable) If possible, this is the ultimate fix.

• Ethernet Cable: Run an Ethernet cable from your office router to the living room TV for a gigabit, rock-solid connection. Use cable channels, run it under carpets, or utilize existing conduits.
• Powerline Adapters: Use your home’s electrical wiring. Important conditions:
  • Devices must be on the same electrical circuit/meter.
  • Plug them directly into wall outlets, not power strips.
  • Circuit quality and large appliances can interfere with speed. Consider models like TP-Link Deco P9 or Netgear Powerline kits that combine powerline with mesh Wi-Fi.

Option 4: Add a Wireless Access Point (AP) If there’s a pre-run Ethernet jack in your living room, you can install a Wireless Access Point connected via cable to your main router, creating a new, strong Wi-Fi hotspot there.