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Hey everyone, I have a quick question about my internet connection after moving into a new place. I got Super Fibre installed, but when I connect my phone to Wi-Fi, I’m getting speeds over 60 Mbps download and about 20 Mbps upload—way more than what I expected for my plan. My computer is upstairs, and my partner has prevented me from running a full Ethernet cable all the way through the house and down the stairs. I’m currently using a TP-Link powerline adapter, which is pulling around 20 Mbps download and 1 Mbps upload. I’ve also tried a newer 5 GHz USB adapter, but it didn’t help much better than the powerline setup. My motherboard drivers are all up to date, so I’m wondering if switching to a 2.4 GHz Wi-Fi adapter might work better through walls or ceilings, or if there’s another solution I should consider. Any suggestions would be really appreciated!
You would need approval if you handled it carefully, but a clean approach should be fine. There are various cable runs available (refer to the attached image) that match wall colors, run along existing pathways, and ideally on ceilings without issues.
What level of Wi-Fi signal do you experience? Are cables allowed inside your walls? Do you have coaxial connections in your home? Can you set up a mesh Wi-Fi network? What internet speed do you currently pay for from your provider?
I was sure I could handle it when she wasn’t around, but I’m not sure if the chances are worth it. Haha!
Signal remains strong with the WiFi USB adapter at 5GHz, yet download speeds stay modest around 20Mbps. I prefer avoiding wall drilling on rented property. Coaxial connection is unknown, but I suspect it won’t work. I haven’t tried mesh Wi-Fi yet, but I’ll explore it. Paying for 60Mbps download is what I receive via my phone on the 5GHz channel.
It's an option, and it would be fine, though she doesn't enjoy my gaming habits much. I aim to keep things simple for her.
You can look up the term on reliable websites or ask a friend who knows about broadband. It’s also helpful to check local service providers’ pages for explanations.
Suggest changing the registry value "NetworkThrottling" to ffffffff. This prevents Windows from limiting your connection speed. To do this: 1. Press "win + r" 2. Type "regedit" 3. In the search bar, add "Computer\HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows NT\CurrentVersion\Multimedia\SystemProfile" 4. Modify the NetworkThrottlingIndex key to ffffffff by right-clicking and choosing modify. This adjustment is especially useful for Ethernet connections.