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WiFi Slow in One Room? The 15-Minute Test We Run

By Sayan Roy Chowdhury · 25 September 2026

WiFi Slow in One Room? The 15-Minute Test We Run

Why "it is the internet company" is usually wrong

Your ISP provides a fixed speed to your router. What happens between the router and your device is a separate problem. If the speed is fast near the router and slow in one room, the issue is WiFi coverage, not your ISP.

The 15-minute test

Step 1: Run a speed test next to the router. Step 2: Run the same test in the slow room. Step 3: Check if the router is inside a cabinet, behind a TV, or near a metal object. Step 4: Check which WiFi band your device is using (2.4GHz vs 5GHz). Step 5: Count how many devices are connected simultaneously.

What the results mean

If the speed near the router is fast but the far room is slow: coverage problem. If both are slow: ISP or router problem. If only one device is slow: device problem. If the router is inside a cabinet: move it first.

What we do differently

We do not guess. We run a speed test grid across your rooms, check the router placement, check the band, and check interference. You get a before/after report. Diagnostic starts from ₹799.

When to ask for repair

For the full repair process and price list, see the relevant service page.

About the engineer

Sayan Roy Chowdhury has 6+ years of experience in laptop repair and network infrastructure. Every repair starts with a written diagnosis and your approval. 90-day labour warranty in writing. Parts billed separately at cost+10%.

Frequently asked

Is this the internet company's problem?

Usually not. If speed is fast near the router, your ISP is delivering fine. The problem is WiFi coverage inside your home.

Do I need a new router?

Not always. Sometimes moving the router, changing the WiFi channel, or adding a WiFi extender solves it. We test before recommending any purchase.

How much does a WiFi diagnostic cost?

From ₹799 for a home visit with speed proof included. You get a before/after comparison.

Sayan Roy ChowdhuryEngineer, Byte Sherlock · Barrackpore, West Bengal

Every repair starts with a written diagnosis and your approval. 90-day labour warranty in writing.