Rogers wifi
Rogers wifi
Rogers confirmed my connection was strong. My download speeds were consistently around 500mbps, upload about 20mbps. Testing on my MacBook Air showed stable performance—300mbps down and 20mbps up. When using a TP-Link adapter, speeds dropped to 70mbps max. With a $10 USB adapter, I got 100-150mbps. The issue seems tied to the network adapter itself, not just the speed test results. About two months ago, similar problems occurred: 70mbps with a weak signal on the $50 adapter and 150mbps with the $10 adapter. After Rogers fixed it, speeds improved to 250mbps on the $50 USB adapter and 180mbps on the $10 USB adapter. It’s puzzling why the speed doesn’t follow a straight line—shouldn’t better signal yield faster results? I’m unsure what’s wrong with my $50 adapter and can’t figure out the exact problem. My phone and MacBook Air maintain solid speeds, while both adapters struggle with inconsistent performance. What’s happening?
Support the idea of using a Rogers router in bridge mode and consider upgrading to an 802.11ac Wi-Fi router or setting up a separate AP connected to the Rogers device. The AP might perform better since it can be placed closer to your location. Your concerns about interference, Wi-Fi standards, and driver issues seem valid. It could also help to check for faulty drivers on your computer or try a powerline adapter if your home wiring is poor.