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) ☐ Yes ☐ No
- Antennas: ☐ Internal ☐ External – If external, are they aimed toward the nearest tower? ☐ Yes ☐ No
- Router ventilation: ☐ Adequate ☐ Limited (overheating possible)
2. 5G Cellular Connection
- Carrier: __________________
- Signal Strength (check router admin page/app):
- RSRP: _______ dBm
- RSRQ: _______ dB
- SINR: _______ dB
- Current Connection: ☐ 5G mmWave ☐ 5G Mid-Band ☐ 5G Low-Band ☐ LTE/4G
- Is carrier aggregation active? ☐ Yes ☐ No ☐ Not Sure
- SIM card seated correctly? ☐ Yes ☐ No
- Any data caps or throttling from carrier? ☐ Yes ☐ No
3. Wi-Fi Network Details
- Active Bands: ☐ 2.4 GHz ☐ 5 GHz ☐ 6 GHz (Wi-Fi 6E)
- Separate SSIDs for each band? ☐ Yes ☐ No
- Security Mode: ☐ WPA3 ☐ WPA2 ☐ Other __________
- Approximate distance from device to router: _______ feet/meters
- Channel setting: ☐ Auto ☐ Manual – Channel #: _______
- Guest network enabled? ☐ Yes ☐ No
4. Device Load & Usage
- Total connected devices: _______
- Critical devices: ___________________________________________
- Any devices streaming or downloading heavily during slowdowns? ☐ Yes ☐ No
- Is QoS (Quality of Service) enabled? ☐ Yes ☐ No ☐ 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? ☐ Yes ☐ No
- Nearby devices that could cause interference? (Microwave, cordless phones, etc.) ☐ Yes ☐ No
- Weather conditions affecting signal? ☐ Yes ☐ No
- Seasonal foliage or construction nearby? ☐ Yes ☐ No
7. Software & Firmware
- Router firmware up to date? ☐ Yes ☐ No
- Last firmware update date: __________________
- Have you restarted the router recently? ☐ Yes ☐ No
- Have you factory reset the router? ☐ Yes ☐ No – Date: ____________
8. Third-Party & Carrier Factors
- Carrier outage reported in area? ☐ Yes ☐ No
- Slowdowns only at certain times of day? ☐ Yes ☐ No – If yes, when: ____________
- Using VPN? ☐ Yes ☐ No – If yes, speed tested without it? ☐ Yes ☐ No