Occasional internet drops are common.
Occasional internet drops are common.
You need to verify that your chosen modem or gateway is authorized by your ISP and comes with the right setup for optimal performance on their network. Otherwise, you risk slow speeds or unstable connections. If your provider mandates specific models or MAC addresses, altering your device without permission can cause issues or break functionality. Check your LAN and WiFi configurations, and use tools like WiFi Analyzer to examine your wireless environment. Display the visual results for both 2.4GHz and 5GHz bands, and note the SSIDs your network uses.
@AzrealNoctis Be careful with the 2.4GHz band—there’s a lot of traffic there. Shift your devices to the 5GHz network. Non-critical IoT gadgets can remain on 2.4GHz. Your 5GHz device is using channel 153, which overlaps with another network. Change it to channel 48. Tell me about your radio model—do you have the R6400 or R6700?
It doesn’t mention whether AES or TKIP is used. Other security methods aren’t listed. The 5GHz channel was adjusted as recommended. Connect to the specified SSID and perform a speed test.
It's the R6400 variant. It supports AES encryption, though I can't adjust that right now because it would reset the router. My mom and stepdad are using it.
I changed the channel to 48, but I was only getting 30 Mbps on a 200 Mbps plan, so I switched to channel 161.
It's the R6400 variant. It supports AES encryption and has the TKIP option available, though I can't adjust it right now because it would reset the router. My mom and stepdad are using it.
I changed it to channel 48, but I was getting only 30 Mbps on a 200 Mbps plan. Then I switched to channel 161, and speeds have ranged from about 120 to 150 Mbps.
WPA2-PSK-AES remains active with Airtime Fairness enabled and Implicit Beamforming turned on. When idle, perform a power cycle on both the modem and router. Conduct speed tests during quiet periods without other users online. The 30 Mbps might have been affected by other family members using the network. Is the stability improved? Can you connect an Ethernet cable to both devices? If yes, your performance should enhance and the connection more reliable. On the desktop facing sluggish Wi-Fi, adjust adapter settings: disable power saving, set roaming aggressiveness to low, choose 5GHz, and activate Beamforming if supported.
All that remains is this: I can only adjust what you asked for.
Did you save the newest software from TP-Link’s site? Make sure your wireless router is running the most recent stable firmware from Netgear. Updates could include improvements and bug fixes. Keep track of your R6400’s model and version. Only flash new firmware if you’re connected directly to the router.