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Connection drops during gameplay on Wi-Fi adapter

Connection drops during gameplay on Wi-Fi adapter

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_TaamberPvP
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06-14-2016, 05:33 AM
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I have a computer with the following setup: 9400f, Asus b365g motherboard, 8+8Gb Corsair DDR4, Zotac 1060 6GB RAM. Recently, I noticed that when playing certain games, my TP-Link USB Wi-Fi adapter disconnects from the list of network devices and isn’t detected by the system unless I physically reconnect it. Sometimes it shows up even after plugging it back in, but only works if I let the PC sit for at least 30 minutes or an hour before turning it on again. I’ve tried using a different Wi-Fi adapter and even moved it to another USB port on the rear I/O panel of the motherboard, but nothing changed. The issue persists even after reinstalling Windows. I’ve heard that a faulty PSU could cause USB devices to fail—could this be related? I haven’t seen other signs of PSU problems yet, but I’m not sure if my RAM or motherboard is the problem. Please suggest what should be done to resolve this.
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_TaamberPvP
06-14-2016, 05:33 AM #1

I have a computer with the following setup: 9400f, Asus b365g motherboard, 8+8Gb Corsair DDR4, Zotac 1060 6GB RAM. Recently, I noticed that when playing certain games, my TP-Link USB Wi-Fi adapter disconnects from the list of network devices and isn’t detected by the system unless I physically reconnect it. Sometimes it shows up even after plugging it back in, but only works if I let the PC sit for at least 30 minutes or an hour before turning it on again. I’ve tried using a different Wi-Fi adapter and even moved it to another USB port on the rear I/O panel of the motherboard, but nothing changed. The issue persists even after reinstalling Windows. I’ve heard that a faulty PSU could cause USB devices to fail—could this be related? I haven’t seen other signs of PSU problems yet, but I’m not sure if my RAM or motherboard is the problem. Please suggest what should be done to resolve this.

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MrCrystalWave
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06-14-2016, 07:47 PM
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The physical warmth of the Wi-Fi adapter at the time of disconnection was likely a concern. Overloading the system caused it to heat up, which affected performance. Using USB extension cables or placing them closer to the front IO helped resolve the issue. For gaming, I suggest prioritizing wired connections over Wi-Fi whenever feasible.
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06-14-2016, 07:47 PM #2

The physical warmth of the Wi-Fi adapter at the time of disconnection was likely a concern. Overloading the system caused it to heat up, which affected performance. Using USB extension cables or placing them closer to the front IO helped resolve the issue. For gaming, I suggest prioritizing wired connections over Wi-Fi whenever feasible.

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06-14-2016, 08:30 PM
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I observed that the adapter becomes quite warm when it disconnects. Is this a sign of a faulty adapter or a problem with the USB port/controller on the motherboard? I’m wondering if the motherboard or power supply is okay. Why does moving it to the front I/O or using extension cables resolve the issue? Would it still get hot under load? I’ve tested the adapter by connecting it to a USB hub instead of directly to the port, but the problem persists. It continues to heat up and disconnects. I haven’t tried an extension cable yet. Ideally, a wired connection would be better while gaming, but I don’t have reliable wired internet at home—my phone’s hotspot is my only option. Since I live in a rural area without broadband, the Wi-Fi adapter seems to be the main culprit when it disconnects frequently during heavy use.
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Cyanstrophic
06-14-2016, 08:30 PM #3

I observed that the adapter becomes quite warm when it disconnects. Is this a sign of a faulty adapter or a problem with the USB port/controller on the motherboard? I’m wondering if the motherboard or power supply is okay. Why does moving it to the front I/O or using extension cables resolve the issue? Would it still get hot under load? I’ve tested the adapter by connecting it to a USB hub instead of directly to the port, but the problem persists. It continues to heat up and disconnects. I haven’t tried an extension cable yet. Ideally, a wired connection would be better while gaming, but I don’t have reliable wired internet at home—my phone’s hotspot is my only option. Since I live in a rural area without broadband, the Wi-Fi adapter seems to be the main culprit when it disconnects frequently during heavy use.

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