Occasional 5GHz Wi-Fi dropouts can occur due to various factors.
Occasional 5GHz Wi-Fi dropouts can occur due to various factors.
I recently purchased a dual band router (TP-Link Archer C20). My router is positioned roughly 12 feet away from my room. When connecting to the 5GHz band on my Android phone via Bluetooth, the connection drops after about 20 to 30 minutes. After switching off Wi-Fi on my phone and reconnecting, it works properly but then again loses connection after some time, especially on the 2.4GHz network. Only my phone appears on the 5GHz network in my home, and I can see how many devices are connected to each band without Bluetooth active. There are two solid walls diagonally between my room and the router. Should I switch channels or adjust the bandwidth settings on the router’s web interface? Thanks.
The probable cause is clear. Check the FAQ at 2.4/5GHz. It’s smart to analyze the channel before making adjustments, ensuring changes are intentional. Use WiFiman on your device.
70dBm meets basic low-bandwidth needs. Aim for between -30 and -67dBm. The sharp drop in signal at 5GHz is probably caused by concrete blocking the waves. Review nearby wireless channels. Are other networks overlapping with yours? Examine both 2.4GHz and 5GHz bands. Solutions exist with varying costs—ranging from free to more expensive based on your goals. To begin, check the signal strength at 2.4GHz inside the room. Do you experience faster speeds there?
If you're happy with the results at 2.4GHz, this is the easiest option. You're in luck—few can claim this for that frequency. Often, nearby networks interfere due to overlapping signals. What are your wireless configurations on the C20 for both 2.4GHz and 5GHz?
I have few neighbors without Wi-Fi. I’m fine with the 2.4GHz connection, though it limits performance to 40Mbps. The 5GHz band offers full-speed access. All settings are set automatically for channel and bandwidth.
You should receive a minimum speed of 25 Mbps downstream and 3 Mbps upstream.
Expected speeds at 40Mbps on 2.4GHz using the C20 are as described. Reaching 70-80Mbps isn't feasible on 2.4GHz with this device, but it may work on 5GHz. This depends on factors like physical barriers; without solid concrete walls, performance drops. Experiment with channel widths on the 5GHz band to observe changes in speed. Wider channels boost throughput but reduce output power, potentially limiting range.