Issues with PC WiFi connectivity
Issues with PC WiFi connectivity
Hello, your current internet speed is 200 Mbps. On your phone, the test shows 200Mbps download and 20Mbps upload, while on your nearby PC it drops to 10-40Mbps download and just 5Mbps upload. This inconsistency is making games laggy for you. I’ve checked everything and am confident the issue isn’t with your WiFi connection. Please let me know if you need further assistance.
I understand this might seem a bit odd, but do you have the antenna connected to your computer's Wi-Fi adapter? (For a desktop setup) When I purchased a pre-built PC around 2014, I had no idea I needed to attach that simple plastic piece to the back of my machine, because none of my other devices required it for internet access. Still, I bet you're more tech-savvy than me—let's begin with the type of Wi-Fi adapter you have. If it's quite old or only supports 2.4 GHz, it will definitely lag behind your phone. Phones usually offer strong wireless performance, and speed tests show faster results on my phone and laptop compared to my desktop's Wi-Fi, even with a decent modern card.
I've secured the antennas and used the one that came with the MSI motherboard. It's a brand new board, and I noticed the speed test showed 200Mbps initially, but it has since decreased. I've reset the WiFi settings, moved the PC around, and even tried a Wi-Fi extender, but nothing has resolved the issue.
Before you realized your internet slowed down, you might have opened Device Manager, picked the connection, and rolled back the drivers. Alternatively, if an update isn’t available for your device, you could look it up on Microsoft’s site. That’s usually the best place to start. If nothing has changed at home but your speed is down, there’s likely a fix that doesn’t require buying anything new.
No new changes have occurred, everyone’s software is current. Everything has been verified. After using the Windows troubleshooter, it reports the DNS server isn’t responding and attempts to reconnect, though the connection remains very slow.
If the DNS is the problem, you can switch the DNS server in Windows. It’s possible your computer and phone use different servers. Linus created a Cloudflare DNS video that could help. You might also consider other options like ISP DNS, Google’s 8.8.8.8, or Cloudflare’s 1.1.1.1. I’m not sure this will always fix the issue, but it’s worth a try. Running a speedtest with the firewall off could reveal if that matters, though you haven’t changed any settings yet.
I haven't tried yet, but I can help guide you through installing Ubuntu or setting up a new Windows version.