I recently upgraded to a new router that supports 5G, and my phone's internet speed jumped from 30 Mbps to 100 Mbps, which is awesome! However, when I tested the speed on my laptop, I barely got 4 Mbps. I thought it might be a distance issue, so I bought a WiFi adapter with the MT7612UN chipset. It has four 6dBi antennas and claims a transmission rate of 1300 Mbps, but after plugging it in, my laptop's speed hasn't changed at all, even though it can see all the WiFi networks in the building. Does anyone have suggestions on how I can fix this?
2 Answers
Your laptop's hardware might be holding it back. Even with a good WiFi adapter, older laptops might not handle higher speeds if their internal components are outdated. Also, consider if there are any other devices using the bandwidth that could be slowing things down for your laptop.
It sounds like you've got a couple of things to check first. What apps are you using to test your speed? Make sure you're using a reliable one like Speedtest. Also, check the WiFi settings on your new router to ensure both 5G and 2.4GHz are set up right. This can affect performance on different devices.
I'm using Speedtest too for the tests. The router settings are indeed set to use both frequencies. I'm wondering if that's causing any confusion.
How old is your laptop? Is everything up to date? Sometimes outdated systems can struggle with newer tech.
That's a great point! I never thought about the laptop's age affecting the speed. Mine's a bit older too, maybe I should look into upgrading.