GoKawiilReport: Router placement and device load, not just Wi-Fi 7, drive home speed issues
A report citing XDA and Netgear explains that routers tucked into corners or near drywall can suffer signal degradation as waves bounce back toward the antennae, reducing speeds. Netgear also notes that most homes now have at least 20 connected devices, which can strain a router's processor and bandwidth regardless of its Wi-Fi standard.