Issue with my internet link is puzzling.
Issue with my internet link is puzzling.
Hello everyone, I’m facing an unusual issue with my Wi-Fi setup. I have a laptop running Arch Linux and a Windows 10 desktop. Both devices lose connection unexpectedly, even when I try to ping the router’s local IP. The signal looks strong—both devices display full bars—and the network stays online, just slows down instead of cutting out completely. Occasionally, data transfer becomes extremely slow (pings from Raspberry Pi to the router take 1300–4000ms). The issue seems to resolve itself after a while.
I’ve tried several fixes: reinstalling drivers, switching network types (b/g, b/g/n), changing Wi-Fi channels, adjusting the SSID, and moving the router closer. No changes helped. Also, I haven’t enabled any MAC filtering, parental controls, or throttling. The router operates on 2.4GHz.
Is there something unusual going on in my home network? It feels like something might be interfering, but I’m not sure what’s causing this strange behavior. Any advice would be greatly appreciated!
The house is quite old with thick walls, which affects my cellular signal. I don’t rely on 3G at home since I have Wi-Fi available. The microwave isn’t always on, and there aren’t any construction sites nearby. I’ve experimented with a Raspberry Pi as an access point, but it didn’t work well either.
It seems like some kind of interference might be the cause. I’m not sure what’s clearly making it happen, but borrowing someone else’s router could help test things out. Double-checking is usually a safe approach. If the problem disappears when switching to another router, then the original device is likely the source of the issue.
Maybe a simple restart helped. I understand routers are designed for constant use, but sometimes low-cost models need occasional reboots.