Have you got a new Wi-Fi card?
Have you got a new Wi-Fi card?
had poor Wi-Fi performance with my new Lenovo laptop and saw reviews mentioning budget LOQ models. their WiFi cards can be subpar. mine uses a Realtek RTL8852BE WiFi 6 802.11ax PCIe adapter. I’m unsure which Wi-Fi cards are best, especially since most listings focus on Intel chips while AMD options aren’t obvious. My laptop has a Ryzen CPU, and I want the top performance to avoid lag. Fiber internet with 750/750 speeds is available, so it’s worth considering. Thanks for the advice!
Intel produces Wi-Fi chips as well, often regarded as superior. For laptops, be cautious since some models have a restricted list of compatible cards built into the BIOS. I’m not sure if your device supports it. Curious about any Wi-Fi problems you’re facing? Ethernet offers a more stable connection, while Wi-Fi is easier to set up but less dependable. Wi-Fi tends to experience more delays and interference compared to Ethernet.
It's a strange mix of high packet loss and dropping from 600 Mbps to 5 Mbps, but the in-game ping stays around 40 ms—manageable considering the server location. Yes, Ethernet works, but I prefer using my laptop since I don’t want it tethered to a cable all the time. I’ll check supported products for my specific device to confirm.
Check your connection speed—whether 2.4 GHz or 5GHz—to rule out possible interference.
I could divide them into two separate ones if needed. I only have a phone connected to devices, otherwise it’s another kind of interference you’re considering. It’s a mesh system from my ISP, and I’ve had problems with just a router setup too. They told me they don’t see any issues on their side either. Hope this helps.
For clarity, your router performs band steering—it doesn't link to both frequencies at once, it picks the optimal one for you. I’m unsure how it decides which band to use. This means you’re likely on either 2.4 GHz or 5 GHz. It’s conceivable that the primary network operates on 2.4 GHz while the guest network uses 5 GHz. For reference, 2.4 GHz is prone to interference from nearby networks and devices using the same spectrum. Perhaps the main network runs on 2.4 GHz and the guest on 5 GHz. This is why I usually configure the router to use distinct SSIDs for each band, clearly labeling them so I know exactly what I’m connected to. The only Wi-Fi standard that supports multiple bands is Wi-Fi 7, using MLO technology.
I'll attempt to divide it into two separate SIDs and check the results.