Occasional 5GHz Wi-Fi dropouts can occur due to various factors.
Occasional 5GHz Wi-Fi dropouts can occur due to various factors.
For optimal performance, use a direct Ethernet link to your router. Keep in mind that most routers only support fast Ethernet ports at 10/100Mbps. Other options include relocating your C20 closer to the router, away from obstructions like walls and closets, or raising it higher off the ground. Adjusting the position of your PC or repositioning the wireless antennas can also help. WiFi boosters should only be used if you can achieve a solid signal at a suitable spot between you and the main router, despite the added delay. A more effective solution might involve switching to a mesh network, though you'll still face challenges with wall penetration.
I don't have any issues with my PC as it's connected via Ethernet, only my android phone suffers from speed related issued. As for the height it's sufficient from the ground as well as clearance on all four sides. Other devices in my home don't support 5GHz so they are fine. As for a mesh system it doesn't justifies the extra investment compared to the my usage as other devices are literally in a line of sight to the router. So that leaves the placement of the router, which I think I will consider as right now I don't have enough fibre optic cable to move the router from its current position. I still don't get to understand that just two walls away can make such a huge signal speed difference.
The instability appears only on your phone. Do you really require more than the 40Mbps offered by 2.4Ghz? Which model does your device have? Can you try another phone or gadget on the 5GHz band to confirm it's not a problem with your phone’s antenna? It isn’t just two walls. If there’s steel inside as well, that could worsen the issue. You wouldn’t notice the same signal loss if those walls were made of wood and plaster. 2.4Ghz can reach further and penetrate objects more effectively due to its shorter wavelength compared to 5GHz. On the other hand, 5GHz offers faster speeds because a larger portion of the spectrum is available.
I use a Samsung A50 phone. I think the issue isn't the antenna, since other rooms have much stronger signals (~-50dBm). I’m okay with 2.4 GHz, but sometimes streaming full 1080p on this frequency causes buffering and stuttering. I mainly watch Twitch and use a little social media. I just bought extra for dual-band support. Maybe moving the router position could help.