I'm having a frustrating issue with my TP-Link TX20U adapter. It keeps disconnecting from my WiFi every 15 seconds or so, which makes it nearly impossible to use. My old Asus adapter (which I think is WiFi 4) works fine but only provides about 2 Mbps, which isn't enough for my needs. I'm using the TX20U plugged into USB 3.0 ports on my A520H motherboard and I'm running Windows 10. I've tried tweaking various settings related to USB and the device itself, but nothing seems to work. Any suggestions on how to fix this disconnection issue?
2 Answers
It sounds like your signal strength might be causing the disconnects. The TP-Link could be trying to connect to a 5GHz band with a weak signal. Try adjusting the position of the adapter higher up or changing the angle of the antennas—one tilted forward at 45 degrees and the other straight up can help. Moving your router to a better position can also improve signal quality. If nothing else works, consider locking the adapter to the 2.4GHz band, which should have better range, even if the speed is lower.
Make sure your WiFi driver is up to date on your PC. Also, check if your router's firmware is current. Sometimes, changing the channel settings on your router can resolve connectivity issues as well.
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