WiFi connection available only between a single device and the router.
WiFi connection available only between a single device and the router.
So... thinking hard about this. My setup has a small network inside the house: ISP Wi-Fi-capable modem-router connects to my own router, which links to a bunch of devices via Ethernet—including a Wi-Fi access point. With all the wireless gear active, I get three strong Wi-Fi signals around the house. The ISP router and AP both use dual 2.4GHz and 5GHz radios, while my router only supports 2.4GHz. Most devices can connect to every network except mine, which struggles with the 2.4GHz signal from my own router. It appears to see it as a very weak connection, making it feel like dial-up days again. The issue seems tied to this laptop—it connects normally to both networks, but not to my router’s 2.4GHz network. It doesn’t matter where I place it; it always acts like a weak link. The problem isn’t universal across all devices or operating systems, but it’s definitely specific to this router-laptop combo. What could cause this? Is there a fix possible?
Offers a faster short-range option (5GHz), but overall performance is poor with minimal features. The router manages the local LAN and supports advanced settings like DNS over HTTPS, link aggregation, etc. Most of my network stays through that router, while devices connected to the ISP router can’t reach any internal computers. The AP is positioned far away, yet I’m still able to see it with equal or stronger signal strength compared to the closer router. This is true only from my laptop; from other angles, both routers appear equally strong.