The connection is slower on your phone and desktop PC compared to your laptop.
The connection is slower on your phone and desktop PC compared to your laptop.
Hello, I'm experiencing 110/110 Mbps on my laptop but facing major instability and slowdowns on my phone and desktop. The ASUS PCE AC56 seems to be functioning properly, yet it's only reliable today and occasionally otherwise. I've tried changing the Wi-Fi channel to reduce interference, but it doesn't always help. Right now, my performance is extremely poor regardless of what I do. Someone has to explain what's happening since both devices are showing the same issue, but the laptop is working perfectly. I don't have access to the router in my building because I'm sharing a high-speed fiber connection with others.
It's frustrating when you can't reach the router. Your PC joins the AC wireless network, but other devices don't work well. This usually happens because your PC uses a better Wi-Fi card and the router assigns the same name to both N and AC networks. Ask someone to set different SIDs for each network so your devices stay on one and maintain a stable connection.
Router configurations depend on your access to the device. If you can't reach the router, changing the name or SID isn't possible. Your WiFi card might allow you to stick to a single network for better performance, though it could be slower than switching between networks. Alternatively, using only AC might reduce signal strength if the router is behind a wall.
It mentioned the protocol was N, but I’m not sure if it’s consistent. My laptop stays connected well, while the desktop seems to be having issues. Both devices are on Wi-Fi. That’s confusing!
It seems your laptop runs on wireless N and performs well in terms of stability. This could be a key factor. Your Wi-Fi cards might not be optimal, and the router's signal strength could be weak. The recommendation is to upgrade to a better Wi-Fi card for your desktop, ideally with an antenna. Alternatively, you could extend the connection using a 20-meter LAN cable directly linked to the router.
Your network card indicates an immediate need to upgrade to 802.11AC for your desktop computer, though it isn't presently operating on the AC standard—it's currently running the N protocol.
That speed is reasonable—about 40 to 60 Mbits works fine. I don’t know the details of setting up your card. You’re using the config file, not me. If you want your desktop to run solely on AC power, make sure to enable that setting.