I've just upgraded to fiber internet in my home after seven years, and while it's a significant speed boost from what I had before, my PC is still underperforming compared to my work laptop—especially given that the laptop has a smaller screen. My PC is older and relies on a TP-Link adapter for WiFi since it doesn't have built-in capabilities. Due to the layout of my house, using an ethernet cable isn't practical. I'm looking for any advice on how to improve my WiFi speeds on the PC.
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Given that you're getting about 660 mbps on your work laptop, it’s likely that it supports WiFi 6, which is way faster than what older adapters can handle. To fix this, consider getting a PCIe WiFi 6 adapter for your PC.
Just a heads up, mentioning specifics helps a lot in troubleshooting. Without the model number of your adapter, it can be hard to provide accurate advice. Don’t forget to share those details!
Check the USB port where your TP-Link adapter is connected. If it's plugged into a USB 2.0 port, switch it to a USB 3.0+ port instead, typically colored blue or red. That alone could boost your speeds significantly!
If you have access to two WiFi networks, make sure you're connected to the 5GHz one instead of 2.4GHz if it's available. If not, it might be time to think about upgrading either your WiFi adapter or your router.
It sounds like your TP-Link adapter is the culprit here. For better performance, you should consider upgrading to a proper network card that installs directly into your PC. This will offer much better connectivity than a USB adapter.
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