WiFi and motherboard problems

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Haz3lNut
Member

06-09-2023, 08:36 PM

Your adapter performs better when connected at the front of the PC, downloading at 1mbps+, but slows down to 20kbps when plugged directly into the motherboard.

Haz3lNut

06-09-2023, 08:36 PM #1

Your adapter performs better when connected at the front of the PC, downloading at 1mbps+, but slows down to 20kbps when plugged directly into the motherboard.

julieng73
Member

06-10-2023, 02:30 AM

The interference might be more noticeable behind the PC due to a USB 2.0 vs. USB 3.0 difference. Check if the ports were blue or if an SS stamp was added next to them.

julieng73

06-10-2023, 02:30 AM #2

The interference might be more noticeable behind the PC due to a USB 2.0 vs. USB 3.0 difference. Check if the ports were blue or if an SS stamp was added next to them.

Fireking124
Senior Member

576

06-13-2023, 08:52 AM

Steel housing interfering with the Wi-Fi signal to the router is typical when the access point is in front of your device.

Fireking124

06-13-2023, 08:52 AM #3

Steel housing interfering with the Wi-Fi signal to the router is typical when the access point is in front of your device.

TooLong_
Junior Member

06-14-2023, 01:01 PM

Which adapter? Connect it at the specified location and ensure it matches the required device.

TooLong_

06-14-2023, 01:01 PM #4

Which adapter? Connect it at the specified location and ensure it matches the required device.

shiversIV
Junior Member

06-15-2023, 10:20 PM

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shiversIV

06-15-2023, 10:20 PM #5

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Kay123_
Senior Member

368

06-15-2023, 11:25 PM

Visits increase when positioned at the rear of the PC. In listings it mentions download rates between 30 and 50mbps, plus USB ports and an adapter with a 2.0 rating.

Kay123_

06-15-2023, 11:25 PM #6

Visits increase when positioned at the rear of the PC. In listings it mentions download rates between 30 and 50mbps, plus USB ports and an adapter with a 2.0 rating.

c_x_y
Member

227

06-20-2023, 12:29 PM

There could be interference affecting signal transmission from the backplate. This might relate to the IO shield, but the main takeaway is that USB ports vary—some are 3.0 while others are 2.0. Besides, weak signals could stem from obstacles like walls.

c_x_y

06-20-2023, 12:29 PM #7

Bring_It
Senior Member

423

06-20-2023, 12:35 PM

Well, in this scenario I believe connecting it to the back provides more power since it's directly linked to the motherboard. It seems I'm assuming the front USB ports are simply attached to the header on the board itself.

Bring_It

06-20-2023, 12:35 PM #8

Nebeliger_Fakr
Junior Member

06-22-2023, 04:30 AM

This is puzzling for me.

Nebeliger_Fakr

06-22-2023, 04:30 AM #9

This is puzzling for me.

Kelros
Junior Member

06-22-2023, 04:52 AM

#10

Occasionally Windows misrepresents signal strength and performance. I faced a comparable problem with my Wi-Fi card, where the settings displayed strong signals and fast speeds, but actual performance was poor. It turned out the antenna placement was the root cause.

Kelros

06-22-2023, 04:52 AM #10

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