Date: __________________
Name / Location: __________________
Contact: __________________
1. Physical Setup
- Where is the router placed? (Near window / center of building / enclosed space / other)
- Any large obstructions nearby? (Metal shelves, concrete walls, appliances) β Yes β No
- Antennas: β Internal β External β If external, are they aimed toward the nearest tower? β Yes β No
- Router ventilation: β Adequate β Limited (overheating possible)
2. 5G Cellular Connection
- Carrier: __________________
- Signal Strength (check router admin page/app):
- RSRP: _______ dBm
- RSRQ: _______ dB
- SINR: _______ dB
- Current Connection: β 5G mmWave β 5G Mid-Band β 5G Low-Band β LTE/4G
- Is carrier aggregation active? β Yes β No β Not Sure
- SIM card seated correctly? β Yes β No
- Any data caps or throttling from carrier? β Yes β No
3. Wi-Fi Network Details
- Active Bands: β 2.4 GHz β 5 GHz β 6 GHz (Wi-Fi 6E)
- Separate SSIDs for each band? β Yes β No
- Security Mode: β WPA3 β WPA2 β Other __________
- Approximate distance from device to router: _______ feet/meters
- Channel setting: β Auto β Manual β Channel #: _______
- Guest network enabled? β Yes β No
4. Device Load & Usage
- Total connected devices: _______
- Critical devices: ___________________________________________
- Any devices streaming or downloading heavily during slowdowns? β Yes β No
- Is QoS (Quality of Service) enabled? β Yes β No β Not Sure
5. Performance Measurements (Fill in from tests)
Test Type | Result | Notes |
---|---|---|
Idle Ping (ms) | ____________ | |
Download Ping (ms) | ____________ | |
Upload Ping (ms) | ____________ | |
Download Speed | ____________ | Mbps |
Upload Speed | ____________ | Mbps |
Packet Loss (%) | ____________ | |
Jitter (ms) | ____________ |
6. Interference & Environment
- Other nearby Wi-Fi networks on same channel? β Yes β No
- Nearby devices that could cause interference? (Microwave, cordless phones, etc.) β Yes β No
- Weather conditions affecting signal? β Yes β No
- Seasonal foliage or construction nearby? β Yes β No
7. Software & Firmware
- Router firmware up to date? β Yes β No
- Last firmware update date: __________________
- Have you restarted the router recently? β Yes β No
- Have you factory reset the router? β Yes β No β Date: ____________
8. Third-Party & Carrier Factors
- Carrier outage reported in area? β Yes β No
- Slowdowns only at certain times of day? β Yes β No β If yes, when: ____________
- Using VPN? β Yes β No β If yes, speed tested without it? β Yes β No