Monitor ping and packet loss with PCIe WiFi cards
Monitor ping and packet loss with PCIe WiFi cards
@Zombtastic - This refers to the 2.4GHz frequency range. If your devices don’t require connection on this band, simply turn it off completely and use Testing-5G. IoT gadgets such as smart bulbs or alarms are acceptable on 2.4GHz since they’re low-priority traffic. Your images appear too blurry for clear viewing. However, if you’re sharing channel 157 with another network name, consider switching to a free channel and then perform speed and latency tests.
I think you need to click them and view full image on imgur to read properly. Here, I'll try uploading the file itself to post. I am currently messing in the modem's settings now. I was able to turn the 2.4 GHz channel to 50% and move it to a channel I didn't see anyone on. But am having an issue moving the channel on 5GHz. The only option I am being given that doesn't have another network on it is 165. I try to change it and hit save, then the settings are the same when the page refreshes. I rebooted the whole unit and the 2.4GHz settings held, so that's good. But the 5GHz is now on channel 36 (still congested). Here's what my Modem/router settings look like...
I lowered the signal strength to 20/40 and it worked. These are the results I’m seeing now... All the available networks now appear on different SSIDs (165 used a different one before, but is active now). It looks like other networks are only present on these specific channels. I don’t notice any connections on channels outside the ones listed for me here.
@Zombtastic - Change to channel 165. Likely the other SSIDs are too strong and won’t affect yours much. What you see is how automatic channel selection works—access points switch between channels based on perceived congestion. A well-designed system would use non-overlapping channels with sufficient power to cover your space without clashing with neighbors, even if some overlap occurs. Additionally, with strong existing coverage, lowering the transmit power slightly can maintain 3-4/5 bars or a solid signal.
The issue seems to be with saving the channel selection. When you choose a channel in the dropdown and click save, the page refreshes but reverts to the previous channel. There’s no error displayed, just a normal reset.
6PZsQ3kei.mp4 Not working with AC mode, but it’s not the right channel. Note: Side comment, I might be tired tonight. I’ll be back tomorrow or after work. Thanks for your patience and support—I’ve picked up some useful info so far.
Return to channel 157 and see if that works. At this stage, the only alternative is recommending a superior wireless access point that supports full 5GHz usage. Someone else might have a better perspective.