Loss occurs exclusively in the 5GHz frequency range?
Loss occurs exclusively in the 5GHz frequency range?
I recently installed a new internet adapter that performs much better than the previous one. I tested it on my PS4, Switch, and PC. On the PC, I experience packet loss only when using the 5GHz band, while 2.4GHz gives me almost no loss but only 20-40% on 5GHz. The connection quality is inconsistent depending on the band. My specs include an R5 3600 MSI B450 PRO with a 16GB DDR4 RAM and a GTX 1080 at 3000MHz. I’m using Windows 10 64-bit. I’ve checked ping, DNS, and Winsock, flushed my network settings, but the issue persists. On the network properties, IPv6 isn’t reachable and it seems I’m only connected to IPv4. What might be causing this problem?
In technical terms, 2.4GHz tends to be more reliable than 5GHz in many situations because the 5GHz frequency has a shorter reach and struggles to pass through solid materials like walls. The exception is when you're in a crowded zone on the 2.4GHz spectrum; then the less popular 5GHz band, with its wider channel availability (varies by location), becomes advantageous.
I previously experienced significant issues on 2.4GHz with frequent ping spikes and slow download/upload speeds for several months. After switching to a 5GHz adapter, performance improved markedly. However, recently the 5GHz band on my computer stopped functioning properly, causing packet loss. While ping tests still show low latency, I notice occasional "request time out" messages that don’t make sense given the stable connection. Could it be related to IPv6 not being connected?