Connection strength diminishes with heavy usage
Connection strength diminishes with heavy usage
I’m experiencing issues with my internet speed when playing online games on my laptop. The connection quality drops gradually, starting with minor ping increases and eventually leading to unstable connections with high latency and packet loss. This problem only occurs with my laptop’s 2.4 GHz Wi-Fi adapter, which hasn’t been the issue before. It began after my mom moved into a new house. I’m unsure what’s causing it or how to fix it. Ethernet is the recommended solution, but I’d prefer using Wi-Fi instead.
The issue here is clear. 2.4GHz isn't suitable for gaming or any work needing low latency—it's a crowded part of the radio band that gets easily disrupted. If you really can't rely on Ethernet (which is best for consistent speeds), consider switching your wireless adapter to one that handles WiFi 5 (Wi-Fi 6). Just remember, this won't help much if your router or access point doesn't support the same standard.
Thank you for the reply! I chose to go with my outcome and stop getting caught up in latency issues. I’m looking forward to setting up my gaming system with Wi-Fi 5 or 6 soon.
Here’s a revised version of your text:
A simple idea—could you consider using the APs or mesh system inside the house? But for your gaming setup, wired Ethernet would be better. If you live in a busy area or apartments, Wi-Fi tends to get overloaded on 2.4 and 5GHz bands, making it unreliable. It doesn’t perform well now or in the future. I’m in an apartment, so we needed Ethernet right away. We didn’t run into any issues during installation, and no one has complaints. We use ethernet cables for our gaming PCs, Chromecast, and devices without Ethernet ports. We also have a guest network for friends and family who visit. Although some people say the router is slow, it actually works fine. Everyone stays connected wired because of the situation during the pandemic.
We previously used Ubiquiti APs—they were great, so we didn’t regret the purchase. Now we have more options later. My dad might set up a NAS with a Plex server and need fast speeds for video editing. This setup gives us flexibility for that future. Basically, we’ve installed the APs at my grandfather’s house, which now offers strong coverage throughout his home.