Intelligent WiFi Pod

[Anonymous]

Do they work similarly to WiFi powerline boosters? 

The thing I'm particularly concerned about is speed 

So with powerlines I've used they take internet from the hub and deliver extended range but at only less than half of the main hubs capability

I assume these are the same? 

Let's for example say the hub normally provides all my devices with a solid 500mbps 

I imagine a Pod that might be in my bedroom would only provide around 100mbps or there around 

Can anyone confirm how the speeds are affected I didn't see or missed it in the FAQ

[Anonymous]

Also these are sucking internet from the main hub to provide a constant bubble so whilst it is connected I assume the maximum typical speed provided by the hub will be affected until the pod is switched off?

[Adduxi]

The Pods will not affect the speed to the Hub.  They work on a "hop" basis and the more hops, the slower the Pod will be.  It is quite normal for a wifi based extender, i.e. Pod to loose speed over distance.

Unless you have a wired "backhaul", i.e. the Pods are connected by a wire back to the Hub, there is no way around this, it's just the way it works.  You can also get "triband" wifi units that use a dedicated wifi channel for the backhaul in lieu of the cables.  But they are quite expensive.

[Tudor]

Note: ideally the pod should be equal distance from the hub and the target machine. Unless they are hard wired they should not be in the same location as the target. If they were they would be just receiving exactly the same signal as the target, so would only emit the same strength. 

[Lee_R]

Hi @Anonymous thanks for posting.  

Your fellow community members have advised you correctly regarding the pods.  If you wish us to help you further possibly with the ordering of a pod, please do reach out.

Regards

Lee_R