Why is my wifi connection so slow?!
Why is my wifi connection so slow?!
Your connection speed is usually around 1500mbps, but it now shows 144mbps after switching from Wi-Fi 5 to Wi-Fi 4. You haven't updated drivers or hardware. The issue might be related to the protocol change. Consider using an Ethernet cable instead of relying on your current Wi-Fi setup.
Wifi is handy for phones and laptops. First, the "link speed" shown by Windows doesn't really match your actual data bandwidth—it's a confusing detail that's been around for years. It's basically not useful information. Secondly, without more details about your hardware or what's connecting your PC to the router, it's hard for us to assist effectively. You mentioned using an adapter with an Intel AX201 chipset, which is a modern Wi-Fi 6 capable chip. Is this on an add-on card or built into the motherboard? Do you have external antennas, and are they connected? What router model are you using? Let's begin there. Or better yet, ask your roommate to run that cable.
I'm using a ROG Hero VII with an internal Wi-Fi adapter. The built-in antenna is currently connected. My router is an Asus AX3000 supporting Wi-Fi 6. I adjusted the advanced settings to switch from 802.11n to 802.11ax, and it successfully restored full Wi-Fi 6 functionality. In the properties panel, the SSID now appears as EEE, and the protocol shows Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax). Security is set to WPA2-Personal, operating on the 5 GHz band with a channel of 40. The link speed reads 1729/1633 Mbps, and the MAC address is listed under physical address details.
It seems the setup isn't straightforward. From what I understand, the HERO VII doesn't include a Wi-Fi 6 chip, but you're using an AX201 chipset. You'll need to refer to the AX3000 manual and its online guide to adjust settings for better performance. Changing channels and relocating the antenna might help improve the signal. If you encounter thick walls, connecting to the 5GHz network could yield poorer results compared to 2.4GHz, so testing that option is worth considering. Page 53 of the AX3000 manual covers more advanced wireless configurations.