Upgrade your wireless adapter for better performance.
Upgrade your wireless adapter for better performance.
I have a gaming machine that I must use wirelessly. I relocated to a new location without Ethernet access. Things feel quite difficult. I purchased a TP-Link Internal AC1900 card from Amazon (link provided). I’m experiencing performance issues with the card—it only achieves 200-290 MB/s out of my 500 Mb/s connection. My laptop is facing the same problem, and even my Apple TV and roommates’ devices are consistently hitting 480 Mb/s. Each of these Apple products uses a Broadcom chip that clearly outperforms the TP-Link model. I have an ATX motherboard but no available slots for those Broadcom cards. I’m seeking advice on where to buy the correct cards, how to install them properly, and which drivers are necessary. Any assistance would be greatly appreciated. Thanks, Chase. P.S. I understand 200-290 Mb/s is sufficient for most uses, but I’m paying for 500 Mb/s and hope to upgrade if possible.
Unless you're very near the router, I'm not too surprised. My laptop only reached 400Mbit in the same room with a direct line of sight. Shifting it slightly drops the speed quickly. Luckily I rarely use it in another room, so I haven't noticed such drops, but my broadband is just 76Mbit, which means these problems only appear when moving large files.
PC cases often interfere with WiFi signals, and those small antennas offer limited improvement. Using external antennas seems like a better solution. The placement matters greatly! To verify this, try moving the PC around—even reversing it—to find a stronger connection.