Why is my new Wi-Fi is unstable?
Why is my new Wi-Fi is unstable?
I usually play Minecraft on a Minecraft server, and you expect great performance online. I got a new Wi-Fi, but speedtest shows it's actually slower than before—there are huge lag spikes every couple of seconds! It’s not working well. My old Wi-Fi felt like a phone hotspot, and my mom’s was fine. I’m confused and need help. The modem name is Huawei B312-926, please assist me—I want to play with friends!
It seems your new modem performs similarly to a phone hotspot setup. Since the standard Wi-Fi hotspot worked well, what might have changed between those tests? Were they using the same ISP? Different providers sometimes operate their own cell towers, leading to varying service quality. Have you considered connecting via an Ethernet cable? Wi-Fi can become unreliable if the router is too far away, obstructed by walls or metal structures. The same applies to cellular connections—placing the modem near a window often improves stability.
Do you have any information about the signal quality on your mother's phone? I'm wondering this since your new 4G gateway only supports 2.4Ghz, which is a weak frequency band. Many devices use this range too, so interference might be an issue. On the flip side, the gateway could have a poor antenna design. When you connect to it, does the app display signal strength? Also, keep in mind that 4G LTE generally experiences higher latency and variable ping times. Your boss uses Verizon LTE because he can't get reliable wired internet, and he reports ping times ranging from 60ms to 120ms. He's also an avid gamer. Possible fixes include using a WiFi analyzer app on your Android phone to check nearby networks and find less congested channels. Another idea is to place the gateway near a window for better reception, and if it has external antenna ports, you might consider adding an external antenna.
Her phone isn't compatible with 5GHz, only 2.4GHz is supported.
My mom and the modem's internet provider are identical. Ethernet offers faster performance, though it remains inconsistent.
Aright, that's some possibilities ruled out. If it's unstable on ethernet too it's certainly not wifi issues. Looks like the problem could be a bad modem, bad signal at modem location, or something in the ISP's side. It may well be that 4G internet just sucks in general right now and you just got lucky when using the phone hotspot. You could still try placing the modem somewhere else. If it's under a table or somewhere like that it could be receiving very weak signal. Best location would be one with line of sight to outside, generally the closer to the outside the better. You could use a phone as a signal strength measuring device and try to find a good spot.
They are present. First determine if your signal is weak. Check for WiFi interference too. Your hotspot might show a decent reading, so proceed with other checks. If you connect via WiFi, use an analyzer app to confirm channel usage. For Ethernet connections, test with a new cable if stability is lacking. If your 4G signal is poor, consider the provider’s issue. If your hotspot works better near a window, adjust placement. You might find towers using maps to locate nearby sites, helping you position the hotspot more effectively.
This! @ItzMadMan Cellular data networks will always have this issue. It's not necessarily a problem for phones because utilization is just in small bursts, but you'll notice it if you're using it for your home internet. Unfortunately, if you've optimized CPE/antenna positioning, used a wired link to the CPE, etc. and still don't notice a difference, then there's nothing you can do about it. Just try to avoid utilization during peak times or get a wired ISP connection to the home if that is feasible.