Connecting to two different frequencies simultaneously at 2.4/5.0GHz is possible.
Connecting to two different frequencies simultaneously at 2.4/5.0GHz is possible.
I have a dual-band PCIE card and a USB Wi-Fi adapter. On 5GHz I notice tiny D/C values every few seconds in Task Manager showing zero bytes, but in games my ping jumps to around 200 and I sometimes freeze. Switching to 2.4GHz helps a bit, though I only get 3-7Mbps instead of the 50+ Mbps I expect from 5GHz. My home has two connections—2.4GHz and 5GHz—each with its own password, which I can’t change because they’re set differently for security reasons. Is there a way to connect to both networks simultaneously despite the different passwords?
Check if you're using the modem/router your ISP provided. Are you paying additional fees for their service? What connection speed do you receive? How fast does it actually run according to speed tests? How close are you to your router? Are there any obstacles between you and the router (walls, metal, etc.)? Do you have control over your router's settings?
Access Network Settings via Control Panel > Adapter Settings. For each active connection—LAN, WiFi, or mobile—choose TCP/IP Version 4. Adjust properties, navigate to advanced options, dismiss automatic metric, input value 15. Repeat for all desired connections. Restart your device to merge both networks and let Windows distribute the workload evenly.
I'm using the modem/router provided by my ISP. The internet cost is covered by a family member, yet I have full control over the settings. We have 30 up and 100 down links, but speed tests show around 40-70 with a 5.0Gbps connection. There are three walls between me and the router, and about 20-30 feet away. My connection was stable before installing Windows 10, and I never experienced drops on Windows 7. I posted a question about this last week, but none of my attempts helped. The documentation doesn't mention metered connections—just IP settings.
Visit properties with the highlighted section, move to advanced settings, then locate "automatic metric" at the bottom and uncheck it. Enter "15". Repeat the same steps for the other two 2.4 network configurations.
It's a common setting, adding 15 to both values. What's the purpose of metric here? And should I apply the same adjustment for TCP/IPv6? Also, after restarting my PC, my internet speed dropped significantly—from around 40-70 to just 10-5, though playing games still works fine.
I don’t understand what you’re talking about, and it looks a bit unclear. In my eight years assisting people with computers, I’ve never had to fix that issue. There are simply too many obstacles between the router and your device to maintain a strong signal. Get your own router and configure it in bridged mode—it can really improve your home network. The current Wi-Fi from your ISP is often unreliable. Upgrade it soon. Of course, it might cost over $100 for a quality unit, but it will prevent years of connection issues and frustrations.
You didn’t notice the part where I said it worked with Windows 7. It seems Windows 10 is causing me to disconnect often. Back when I used Windows 7, I could go weeks without a single interruption, but now a week ago on Windows 10 I can’t play any kind of shooter because of the frequent crashes.
I haven't performed any upgrades yet. Could you confirm if you're running a fresh installation of Windows 10?