Need a bit of assistance?
Need a bit of assistance?
You might want to check your internet speed again and see if it matches the gigabit rate you paid for. Since you mainly use Wi-Fi, consider testing the connection on another device or network to rule out local issues. Also, ensure your router is updated and try changing the Wi-Fi channel manually to find a less congested one.
When using 2.4ghz, the main issue is likely. Wi-Fi already struggles with poor performance in crowded radio environments. Switching to 5ghz offers a broader bandwidth but reduces range and distance, though it handles interference better. You're unlikely to reach even 1 gigabit on 2.4ghz—only a few hundred megabits might be possible in ideal conditions.
I connect with various devices such as smartphones, tablets, smartwatches, and other smart gadgets.
Run WiFi Analyzer (from MS Store) and post the channel output from the 'Analyze' page for both 2.4GHz and 5GHz. Unfortunately, in an apartment environment, I expect there to be a lot of interference from other WiFi sources. What is the make/model of your wireless router/AP? Does anything use WiFi 6/6e? What are your wireless settings?