Offline situation resolved
Offline situation resolved
I had to reinstall Windows. I've tried several fixes, but after attempting to reset and reinstall the CMOS battery, I kept encountering a stubborn CRITICAL_PROCESS_DIED BSOD. Installing Windows was difficult since I didn't want to risk losing my data. After much effort, I discovered the pen drive needed to be placed in boot order #1 or else it would trigger an MBR file system error. Thanks for your assistance. Everything is now working properly. Also, I've stopped using Realtek drivers permanently. Never again.
It sounds like you're dealing with some connectivity challenges. Most folks aren't keen on those kinds of solutions. Networking can really be frustrating. For a while I struggled with my wired setup, so I moved to a wireless adapter I found. It functioned well until weekends when interference got worse—I had to switch back to the wired version, which limited my gaming options. Then I upgraded to a wireless AC adapter; it's much faster, though it still drops sometimes. I'm eager for a solid router and proper WiFi setup, but that'll be delayed until fall for CyberPunk.
Cross-talk appeared only with the wireless N adapter, not with the AC. The Wi-Fi AX model is expected to lower latency considerably.
Current group of routers/APs AFAIK lacks any capabilities that deliver those enhancements. The AX models won’t be completed until the year’s end, and companies are misleading users by hiding these details.
I think Asus likely has one, along with a few others. RTAX88U is from Netgear, and TPLink offers some in their Archer line. The problem seems more related to the adapter than the router itself. I've only discovered a handful of AX adapters, but they don't match the router's performance—though they do provide an improvement.
Check the SNB page, many producers say they back capabilities that aren't actually active in the firmware and could never work since this equipment isn't assured to meet the official spec.