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.
The current speed is around 45 Mbps, it reached a high of 70 Mbps previously. It tends to be quite inconsistent from 2 Mbps down earlier today. I have the configuration files but can't locate them. The software only lets me switch channels to bypass traffic, not modify the protocol settings. I believe this would need to be adjusted in Windows 10.
Network cards come with settings you can reach through properties in network connections or the device manager. In the device manager, go to "network adapters" and locate your wireless card. Click on "properties," select the "Advanced" tab, and look for an option to manually choose the network type. If you're unsure how to proceed, it's best to ask someone familiar or use a tool like TeamViewer to guide you remotely. Describing the steps when you can't see the options is difficult, but capturing screenshots of each advanced setting will help me confirm feasibility and show you how to do it.
Choose the preferred band. Opt for 5GHz or wireless mode (AC). If you have a suitable image, let me know where to find it.
Are you sure about the setup? It seems like a straightforward configuration. What about the drivers on your card? And I was wondering if you meant 'ac' instead of 'n'—or maybe 'a'? Also, confirm the drivers are properly installed. Regarding the band choice, if you set up the router with separate SIDs for each network (5GHz AC and 2.4GHz), you should be able to connect wireless AC simply by selecting the appropriate network name for each type.
I mentioned that if you set up the router as I described—using different SIDs for the 5GHz AC and 2.4GHz N networks—you should be able to connect the wireless AC just by selecting the network name separately for each type. I also requested a screenshot to confirm all options. Do you know how to take a screenshot? If not, ask someone with more experience (like a friend who knows more) to assist you via TeamViewer; it’ll be much simpler than trying to learn how to configure the network card on the forum.
I assure you I didn’t overlook any choice. Here’s a snapshot from your device manager. The drivers came with a CD with the card. Unfortunately, I won’t be able to alter the name since the person managing the network doesn’t seem willing to change it. With so many users relying on this internet, I’m not sure he has the expertise either. He simply gets the connection from his ISP and is content with that. When I moved in, I asked a lot about the setup, but he just confirmed we have Wi-Fi. I think adjusting the SIDs for 5GHz and 2.4GHz could fix my issues, though I doubt he’ll make the changes. I might send an email, as I’m familiar with computers, and I’m confident I can set it up properly. I’ve already tweaked several settings that nearly doubled my Wi-Fi speed, but it still doesn’t reach the AC router’s performance—my desktop is still about half the speed of my laptop.