Device TP LINK TL-WN823N experiencing random disconnection.
Device TP LINK TL-WN823N experiencing random disconnection.
The WN823N is an older USB WiFi adapter from the WiFi-4 time. It operates only on the 2.4GHz frequency, making it very vulnerable to interference from other 2.4GHz signals. In areas with lots of such broadcasts, your connection can be disrupted or paused. Unlike newer standards like WiFi 5 and 6/6E, this hardware lacks improvements for these issues. As a USB adapter, it delivers much weaker power to the antenna, resulting in poor reception and transmission over distance. Many users also connect it to a fixed USB port with limited space, causing further signal loss due to nearby obstacles. Adding a USB extension could help position it better, but a driver update is unlikely to solve the problem. It seems Windows has settled on what it considers sufficient, even if it isn’t optimal.
Consider getting a PCI Wi-Fi card if you need better performance or support for newer standards.
When the PCIe slot is empty, it works. If it isn’t, a superior USB adapter is suitable. Generally, adapters with an external antenna that you can adjust are better. These usually come with extension cables leading to an antenna mount. You can tweak the antenna positions for optimal signal. Some options you might find interesting (I haven’t tried any yet): TP-Link Archer TX3000E, Asus PCE-AX58BT, Gigabyte GC-WBAX200, TP-Link Archer TX20U Plus, TP-Link Archer TX21UH, Netgear Nighthawk A8000/AXE3000.