ASUS ROG CROSSHAIR VIII HERO WIFI, WIFI AND ETHERNET LIMITED TO 15-17MBPS
ASUS ROG CROSSHAIR VIII HERO WIFI, WIFI AND ETHERNET LIMITED TO 15-17MBPS
I have an ASUS ROG CROSSHAIR VIII HERO WIFI MB experiencing network problems. When testing speeds, I see normal results, but in an apartment without Ethernet ports, I’m only getting around 17 Mbps and even slower downloads. A TP-Link Powerline adapter didn’t help much, and a long Ethernet cable still didn’t improve the connection. I’ve updated the ASUS LAN driver but haven’t seen any changes. Anyone have suggestions? Should I consider a PCIe network card? Also, can you run a PCIe card on this model with built-in Wi-Fi?
It suggests shared internet access among residents in a building with managed WiFi.
Each device gets its own separate network, but it works without wired connections since Ethernet wasn't included during setup
You can definitely use a PCIe Wi-Fi card with a motherboard that already has a dedicated Wi-Fi chip. Just ensure the card is compatible with your system and follow the installation guidelines provided by the manufacturer. No special steps are needed beyond proper placement and configuration.
You can configure multiple network adapters as needed. To turn off the built-in one, there are three options: 1) It may not be part of the motherboard but could be a M.2 card—on my B450 board I removed a metal cover to reach it. 2) Disable the card via Device Manager. 3) Adjust settings in UEFI. If you purchase a PCIe card, choose one with antennas on wires for better signal placement. If both WiFi and Ethernet perform similarly, the issue likely lies elsewhere—possibly in Windows or drivers that can be updated.
It seems the problem might lie elsewhere, not with the hardware itself. The other gadgets are handling data at 200-300mbps, so the issue could be related to network settings or software configuration.