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@Pumba2111 wrote:

... We tried a TP link booster in his room before ...

@Pumba2111 

Do you still have the TP-Link device, and if so what is it's exact model number ?

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Just done it & confirm 2.4ghz & 5ghz are both marked as on.

[#3]

No, we got rid of it recently as it was a nuisance, my phone kept connecting to it when it wasn’t even plugged in!

[#4]

@Pumba2111 

That's a shame, I was hoping we could configure it as the wireless access point just for your son's iPad.

Do you have any other unused old broadband WiFi routers that could be repurposed to give your son his own WiFi ?

[#5]

No I don’t unfortunately, but thank you for trying to help.

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@Pumba2111 

It helps to follow the thread if you tag the person whose post you are replying to.

You are getting the speeds you are paying for so unfortunately it's a WiFi problem. ISP don't (can't) guarentee these speeds as there are too many variables.

The PN Hub2 is a basic unit which works for most customers. The main problem with it is you can't split the two WiFi bands. Those who want more from their router usually buy their own unit. PN are happy with this and supply the settings required in their Help pages.

You could consider getting a FritzBox 7530AX - this is a well recommended router with bells and whistles. I, and others on this board, use the 7530 version (the AX is for WiFi 6). See

https://uk.webuy.com/search/?stext=fritzbox+routers

There are other options out there but none guarentee sorting your sons problem.

As you have an ethernet cable running to your sons room you could consider getting a WiFi Access Point (WAP) for your sons room. If you can get one with one (or two) ethernet ports the the PlayStation can be plugged into it. Others on the Board may be able to offer suitable suggestions if this is an option.

Given the number of devices that could be in use at any one time going up to FF150 might be worthwhile but, as with anything else, you'd only know if your tried it.

Brian

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@Pumba2111 

You said "We did not get a new router when we switched to fibre".

I think another router in your son's bedroom with the games consoles and providing WiFi for the iPad might be worth a go.

If you phone up Plusnet and complain about WiFi performance I suspect you will be sent a new router for the postage charge.

With luck you will be able to keep the old one and move it to your son's room.

Another approach is to buy another router (perhaps a "gaming router" from someone like Asus). If you have a CEX near you see what they have. The people in there may well be able to advise if you explain what you are trying to do and from my experience are very helpful.

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@markhawkin wrote:

I think another router in your son's bedroom with the games consoles and providing WiFi for the iPad might be worth a go.

If you phone up Plusnet and complain about WiFi performance I suspect you will be sent a new router for the postage charge.

I agree, that is the cheapest and simplest solution.

I think the Plusnet postage charge would be £6.99

Having said that, currently on eBay there are 17 new and used Plusnet Hub Two router for less than £10 inc P&P.

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@Pumba2111 As @bmc hinted at the OBVIOUS solution is a basic WAP (wireless access point) in your sons room connected via the existing ethernet cable to the router.

You just need a model that also has an ethernet output as well as WiFi (i.e. built-in switch). And another (short) ethernet cable obviously.

It is also possible to buy Ethernet adapters that plug into an iPad (Lightning or USB-C as appropriate) but a WAP is a more flexible solution.