Problem with connectivity on my HP laptop.
Problem with connectivity on my HP laptop.
I believe the issue lies with your laptop's Wi-Fi card. You might consider swapping it for an Intel card that supports 5GHz. Looking for trustworthy Wi-Fi cards suitable for a 50mbps connection—something reliable without needing the latest models.
To quickly identify the wifi frequency used: open the Windows settings app and go to the network status page. Tap "properties" to view details, which will indicate whether it's operating on 2.4 or 5GHz. To adjust your adapter settings for better performance, navigate to network settings and choose change adapter options. This reveals a menu with wifi and ethernet choices. Click on wifi, then properties—this differs from the app view. Selecting "Wireless - N" typically won't support 5GHz; instead, "Wireless-AC" often does if supported. Try setting it to 802.11ac for enhanced speeds, otherwise it will default to 2.4GHz.