The Wi-Fi remains sluggish even after adding the new PCIe Wi-Fi chip.
The Wi-Fi remains sluggish even after adding the new PCIe Wi-Fi chip.
You're wondering about your setup. It sounds like you're using an ASUS Crosshair VII Wi-Fi motherboard with a TP-Link WiFi 6E card. You've noticed slower speeds on your laptop compared to what you expect, especially when streaming or downloading large files. The speeds you're seeing on your desktop are much lower than the 17.3 Mbps download and 2.23 Mbps upload you reported from your laptop. On your laptop, you get significantly higher speeds—around 519/7 Mbps download and 259 Mbps upload—especially when connected directly to the new card.
It's possible there are a few factors affecting performance:
- The Wi-Fi card might not be optimally configured or placed near the router.
- Interference from other devices or physical obstructions could be impacting signal strength.
- Your laptop's network settings or driver issues might be limiting performance.
- If you're using multiple devices, bandwidth sharing could be a factor.
Try moving your laptop closer to the router, ensuring it's in an open area, and checking for any conflicting networks. Also, verify that both devices are using the latest drivers and firmware updates. If the issue persists, consider testing with a different Wi-Fi card or contacting TP-Link support for further assistance.
If the hardware stops working, consider refreshing the CMD prompt by typing "ipconfig /release" and pressing Enter. After the prompt appears again, type "ipconfig /renew" and hit Enter. This should help, but you may need to update the device driver afterward.
I've already tested the suggestions, but they didn't resolve the issue. I'm continuing to use the same speeds and drivers, yet the problem persists after reinstalling them.