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Internet connection remains slow even after connecting to a VPN.

Internet connection remains slow even after connecting to a VPN.

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Backstaber970
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11-13-2016, 04:03 PM
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Hello, friends. My Wi-Fi performance has been affected lately. While abroad I used a VPN service (Proton VPN with a paid subscription). Upon returning home, my internet speed dropped significantly—roughly 200mbps versus the usual rate. Speed tests on both my Apple and Android devices showed around 50 Mbps. I also checked the laptop’s Wi-Fi, which started to activate very slowly, taking about a minute to connect. The adapter is an Intel® Dual Band Wireless-AC 8260. I updated the drivers but didn’t notice any improvement. Could you help me figure out the cause? Thanks in advance. Smile
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Backstaber970
11-13-2016, 04:03 PM #1

Hello, friends. My Wi-Fi performance has been affected lately. While abroad I used a VPN service (Proton VPN with a paid subscription). Upon returning home, my internet speed dropped significantly—roughly 200mbps versus the usual rate. Speed tests on both my Apple and Android devices showed around 50 Mbps. I also checked the laptop’s Wi-Fi, which started to activate very slowly, taking about a minute to connect. The adapter is an Intel® Dual Band Wireless-AC 8260. I updated the drivers but didn’t notice any improvement. Could you help me figure out the cause? Thanks in advance. Smile

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Lightning_God
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11-14-2016, 04:03 AM
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Is it still active while the VPN is running? Have you tried without it? Also, how do speeds compare over Ethernet?
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Lightning_God
11-14-2016, 04:03 AM #2

Is it still active while the VPN is running? Have you tried without it? Also, how do speeds compare over Ethernet?

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Locoman233
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11-14-2016, 12:44 PM
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The performance is similar after removing the VPN software and I'm not currently using it. 2. I haven't attempted Ethernet connections because the router is on another floor and I don't have access to a cable.
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Locoman233
11-14-2016, 12:44 PM #3

The performance is similar after removing the VPN software and I'm not currently using it. 2. I haven't attempted Ethernet connections because the router is on another floor and I don't have access to a cable.

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11-14-2016, 08:41 PM
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I just checked it using an Ethernet cable. The speed is normal—about 200 Mbps—but switching to Wi-Fi causes it to drop to 50 Mbps again. Could your Wi-Fi adapter be the issue? Your thoughts?
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iiFlux
11-14-2016, 08:41 PM #4

I just checked it using an Ethernet cable. The speed is normal—about 200 Mbps—but switching to Wi-Fi causes it to drop to 50 Mbps again. Could your Wi-Fi adapter be the issue? Your thoughts?

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davachio
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11-16-2016, 04:34 PM
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Connecting to your wireless router on 2.4GHz or 5GHz? Perform a wireless scan with WiFi Analyzer on the PC using slower speeds. Capture and share screenshots of the results for each band.
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davachio
11-16-2016, 04:34 PM #5

Connecting to your wireless router on 2.4GHz or 5GHz? Perform a wireless scan with WiFi Analyzer on the PC using slower speeds. Capture and share screenshots of the results for each band.

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zbartholomew18
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11-16-2016, 11:45 PM
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It's a combined group that changes its settings based on the distance from the laptop to the router, using either 5 or 2.4 GHz. I'm not sure if those images match what you're looking for. I reached out to Intel and they reinstalled everything and verified the operating system, but they suspect an issue with Windows restricting internet speed. I also spoke to Microsoft, who couldn't locate anything.
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zbartholomew18
11-16-2016, 11:45 PM #6

It's a combined group that changes its settings based on the distance from the laptop to the router, using either 5 or 2.4 GHz. I'm not sure if those images match what you're looking for. I reached out to Intel and they reinstalled everything and verified the operating system, but they suspect an issue with Windows restricting internet speed. I also spoke to Microsoft, who couldn't locate anything.

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