Network problems with Wi-Fi.
Network problems with Wi-Fi.
I own a Cox home router, likely the CommScope TG4482. I’m using an internal Wi-Fi adapter—the PCE-AC56 2x2 802.11ac Wi-Fi AC1300 PCIe Adapter. When connected to 5GHz, it only works at 2.4GHz. It seems it switches to 5GHz when I rapidly turn the Wi-Fi card on and off. I’m curious if there’s a better method to ensure a stable 5GHz connection. If you need further help, just let me know. Appreciate your assistance in resolving this frustrating issue!
I tried to adjust it in the router's settings, but it seems Cox restricts changes. The display shows the SSID but not the actual network.
How much distance separates the PC from the router? Windows might have chosen the 2.4 frequency for a quicker link.
When the 5GHz signal is weak and the 2.4GHz signal is stronger, your WiFi adapter will usually choose the better option to maintain a stable connection. 5GHz covers a shorter distance compared to 2.4GHz. It's also more affected by physical barriers than 2.4GHz. You can set a specific frequency on the NIC through its settings, but this might result in reduced performance due to the factors mentioned earlier.
It seems like the problem might be related to your Wi-Fi card not supporting a certain feature. You're wondering if updating something is necessary, but it's hard to find compatible drivers for your specific card.