I just upgraded my wifi to support 6/6e, and while my computer recognizes the 6 band and seems to connect, it's cutting out whenever I try to use it. I'm wondering if investing in a 2.5G or 5G USB adapter would help. Alternatively, do I need to replace my entire motherboard, or can I just use an ethernet cable instead?
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If you're having consistent dropouts, a new USB adapter could improve your situation—especially if it supports the necessary standards. However, the real fix might just be adjusting your current setup. Using an ethernet cable is always a solid solution if it’s feasible for you!
It sounds like your computer is having some driver issues rather than needing a total motherboard replacement. Wifi 6 still shares frequencies with Wifi 5, so I'd be surprised if hardware changes are necessary. You might just need to update your drivers. Also, consider splitting your wifi into different bands (like 2.4GHz and 5GHz) to see if that stabilizes your connection.
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