Need a WiFi card?
Need a WiFi card?
It's because it uses a USB dongle, which might be linked to a driver. You could have an outdated 2008 driver installed. Simply open Device Manager, select network adapters, double-click your current one, and inspect the installed drivers. If the version or date is newer than 2017, it's likely a faulty wireless adapter. Otherwise, the problem stems from a bad driver. Checking this helps confirm whether the issue was due to the adapter or an old driver.
Consider getting a Wi-Fi card to reduce cables around the house. Wireless performance now matches wired speeds well. My Mac Mini achieves similar wired speeds. I could choose the recommended Asus card—it’s compact and looks good.