PC may disconnect from the internet, especially after streaming Twitch content. Assistance needed?

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PC may disconnect from the internet, especially after streaming Twitch content. Assistance needed?

PC may disconnect from the internet, especially after streaming Twitch content. Assistance needed?

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noppe_pvp
Junior Member

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01-18-2016, 02:16 PM

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Hey! Recently every other day has been happening. I spend a lot of time watching Twitch streams, and after 5-10 minutes it buffers, my connection drops to just 3 bars, then it cuts out completely. I haven’t changed anything on my computer. I’m currently using a Wi-Fi USB adapter for a while now, but I also have 5G and regular Wi-Fi available. Since I can’t use Ethernet, I don’t think that’s the issue. I usually pick the 5G option because it’s around 150-200 Mbps compared to the 2.4G which is only 20 Mbps. The only possibilities are either the USB adapter is failing or it’s losing signal when I stream Twitch. I’ve been using it for three years, and it only drops during those streams. Other users on the internet seem unaffected. Also, the adapter sometimes can’t connect to nearby Wi-Fi networks or only picks one of my two options. Any advice would be really appreciated! Thanks!

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noppe_pvp

01-18-2016, 02:16 PM #1

Hey! Recently every other day has been happening. I spend a lot of time watching Twitch streams, and after 5-10 minutes it buffers, my connection drops to just 3 bars, then it cuts out completely. I haven’t changed anything on my computer. I’m currently using a Wi-Fi USB adapter for a while now, but I also have 5G and regular Wi-Fi available. Since I can’t use Ethernet, I don’t think that’s the issue. I usually pick the 5G option because it’s around 150-200 Mbps compared to the 2.4G which is only 20 Mbps. The only possibilities are either the USB adapter is failing or it’s losing signal when I stream Twitch. I’ve been using it for three years, and it only drops during those streams. Other users on the internet seem unaffected. Also, the adapter sometimes can’t connect to nearby Wi-Fi networks or only picks one of my two options. Any advice would be really appreciated! Thanks!

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SOCRATOON
Junior Member

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01-21-2016, 04:37 AM

#2

Your belief about the USB WiFi might be correct. It could be because it's being overloaded from constant use, possibly exceeding its capacity. It may not be designed for that level of activity. Could you provide the product name and model details?

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SOCRATOON

01-21-2016, 04:37 AM #2

Your belief about the USB WiFi might be correct. It could be because it's being overloaded from constant use, possibly exceeding its capacity. It may not be designed for that level of activity. Could you provide the product name and model details?