Diagnose WiFi issues on your Ryzen 5600.
Diagnose WiFi issues on your Ryzen 5600.
I’m unsure if this makes sense, but you’ve tried a Realtek USB Wi-Fi card and a PCIe Intel WiFi ax210, yet both struggled on WiFi. The ping fluctuates wildly between 40 and 2000. A nearby Ethernet repeater works fine, while connecting to the main router or repeater via WiFi causes similar instability. It drops completely for two or three packets at a time. You mentioned using a Ryzen 1700 chip previously—did you recall any issues then? Anyone have insights on what might be causing this?
It might be a driver or hardware problem. Did you install both cards at the same time on the same computer? I notice your PC has trouble with two Wi-Fi cards. Troubleshooting Wi-Fi depends on nearby access points and your home’s materials. You could try moving the computer to another room and see if it helps. Switching to a different router might also improve stability. If you connect via cable instead of Wi-Fi, that’s likely the most reliable option. Good luck!
Hey there, thanks for the update. I’ve been working in IT for around a decade now, focusing mainly on Cisco networking. I used to run a Realtek USB WiFi but eventually stopped using it. There’s a Wi-Fi repeater close by that I’m connecting to since my home setup lacks proper copper wiring and I’m not very confident with the setup. I’ve heard from several forums that Realtek chips work well with AMD processors, so I switched to an Intel ax200. Still facing similar problems—drivers, BIOS, graphics are all up to date. Recently, my SATA cables from the PSU stopped powering my hard drive. I have a M.2 SATA boot drive, so it boots fine, but the internal storage won’t turn on. I double-checked it on another old PC and it spun up easily. Could a PSU be causing these stability issues? Also, I’ve noticed some strange lag in games that freeze briefly when under load. My system runs a 5600 Ryzen with a 400W PSU, an 1650 processor, and a PCIe-only setup with an ASUS Prime AM4 board.
When problems arise that don’t make sense, check the power supply unit or the motherboard. This advice remains valid in 2024. My machine runs a 5600X with a Realtek wifi+bluetooth PCIe card—no issues detected. I can’t guarantee your PSU is the cause, but if you notice a dead connection somewhere, consider replacing it. Just swap it out by unplugging and reconnecting a few wires plus securing it with screws. You’ll quickly know if the problem disappears. It’s possible your PSU isn’t providing the right voltage, which could affect the Wi-Fi card. Also, nearby Wi-Fi devices or appliances like microwaves and phones can interfere with signals. Try turning off all other wireless gadgets and see if the connection improves. Good luck!