Issues with 5G and Wi-Fi are common. Check signal strength, interference, and router settings.
Issues with 5G and Wi-Fi are common. Check signal strength, interference, and router settings.
You're experiencing inconsistent performance with both routers. It seems the 5G setup is causing instability, while the 2.4 band remains reliable. Your uncle's situation suggests the 2.4 band might be more stable overall. Consider sticking with 2.4 for consistent speed and reliability, especially if you have multiple devices.
I've experienced similar problems with my 5G network before. Please update the drivers and firmware for your wireless adapter and router if you haven't done so already. If the issue continues, changing the channel your connection is using might help. The default channel on my router wasn't providing a reliable signal.
Switching the channel might not be the best solution, but I’m willing to give it a shot. It’s possible my USB drive has a slightly different channel after all.
You've tried a newer driver for your USB stick, but the site claims it's the latest release. The speed tests show much better performance on 5G compared to slower networks, though there are some fluctuations. Running tests with just Opera and one tab open can be slow, especially on 2.4GHz. It seems unusual that the connection suddenly dropped, but it’s possible the driver issue affected stability.
I thought you verified that your router runs the newest firmware. However, with WiFi it might still have issues stemming from the router's firmware or the client driver. It could also help checking other reports of comparable problems with your router to identify a more reliable firmware version.
I'm still checking the details. For the 2.4 frequency, the app shows only a printer nearby in my uncle's room. Since it's not used often, it might be interfering less than you think. Switching to another band could help, but it depends on what you're using it for. The low activity might mean it's not a big drain, though it's still on the same channel. You should probably test both options and see which works best.
It's challenging because many gadgets operate at 2.4Ghz and aren't connected to Wi-Fi, making it hard to confirm if interference exists. The same holds true for 5Ghz—it just means the signal has a limited reach, so distant sources are unlikely to cause issues.
We’re located quite some distance from our neighbors, so the network isn’t overly congested. The Wi-Fi, microwaves, and other devices aren’t using much bandwidth. I’m not sure what else might be causing the slowdown on the 5GHz band. I recently purchased an Asus PCE-AC56, which looks good. I’ll test it for about two weeks to see if the issues persist before I return it. My guess is the USB drive was overheating and aging, so I sometimes freeze it in the freezer for around fifteen seconds to help it cool down—this usually improves performance afterward.