Signals detected at 5GHz frequency but absent at 2.4GHz
Signals detected at 5GHz frequency but absent at 2.4GHz
Hello everyone, I've noticed frequent ping spikes every minute during games on 5GHz while connected to Wi-Fi. It doesn't occur on 2.4GHz. In fact, using 2.4 gives me similar latency to Ethernet with minimal variation. To give you an idea, I'm using a laptop with the Intel 9260 Wi-Fi card and the router is in the same room, just a few meters away, with no obstacles between them. I've adjusted the Wi-Fi settings for optimal performance—changing channels, bandwidth, and even trying to tweak speed settings—but nothing has improved the situation. My tests show consistent download/upload speeds of 200/100 Mbps. Could this be related to interference from my neighbors' network or channel overlap? Thanks in advance for your help!
Move nearer the router, 5GHz covers a smaller range compared to 2.4GHz.
It might be possible that more devices are using 5 GHz, making 2.4 GHz less crowded and reducing problems. Of course, 5 GHz tends to perform better than 2.4 GHz when you're near your router and have a clear path between you and it. 5 GHz is harder to block by walls and objects compared to 2.4 GHz, which is great for connections across walls or over longer distances. In the end, I’d prefer 2.4 if you get a stronger signal. It’s not necessary to push 5 GHz with 2.4 if it doesn’t improve your experience.
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- Make/model of your wireless router or AP
- Current WiFi settings for each antenna
- A spectrum analysis of 5GHz in your area using WiFi Analyzer
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