WiFi delivers 300 Mbps on the laptop and 50 Mbps on the PC.
WiFi delivers 300 Mbps on the laptop and 50 Mbps on the PC.
Hey, I need some help with my PC. It's been here for a year now. The Wi-Fi speed is only 50 Mbps even though I have a 300 Mbps connection. I tried updating the drivers but nothing changed. I can't use LAN wire because I'm too far from the router. My PC has an AORUS B550 Pro AC motherboard with a Ryzen 7 5800X. Thanks in advance! Please correct my English.
I think it involves the magnetic base blade with a Wi-Fi antenna. Make sure it’s placed for best wireless reception and securely connected to the two coax connectors on the back of the motherboard. You might need them fully attached; otherwise, weak signals could be the issue.
I put the antenna in place and attempted to adjust the wire positions, but nothing changed.
You're experiencing inconsistent speeds despite using 5GHz. It sounds like the distance and interference might be affecting performance. Trying 2.4GHz gives more stable speeds, but your router is still far (7 meters). The speed differences between devices could indicate network congestion or routing issues. Check your router settings and consider moving closer to it for better results.
To me, it still sounds like a poor connection issue. Like something is blocking it. I understand that your laptop seems fine but there still could be interference somewhere else in your PC. Are the only things connected to it: the mouse, keyboard, and monitor? Can you test file transfer speeds between these two computers using the home network?
What issue is your motherboard facing? Are there any gaps or mesh components connecting the antennae to the router? Or are there openings or similar structures between the PC and the router that could interfere with WiFi signals? I'm checking because mesh networks can weaken signals quickly, similar to how Faraday Cages work. I once placed my computer on the floor—it was the only place, and I experienced poor WiFi despite the router being nearby. The problem was resolved by moving a USB dongle from behind the computer to the front, which removed the air exhaust mesh and the furnace intake between the antenna and the router. Right away, the connection improved significantly.
Your laptop might be affecting your desktop's Wi-Fi performance. To test, switch it off and move it to a different room. If the signal strength improves, it could help. You can also view your Wi-Fi speed settings in Windows for more details.