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2.4 ghz is really crowded
will be a problem in high density pop areas

along with wifi there is a pile of devices in that frequency
wireless phones, baby monitors, car alarms, remote control toys, walkie talkies, etc...etc

for instance, my phone's hotspot and the router do not play well with each other on 2.4 ghz

5ghz is much less crowded
 
Stupid question can you just run a Cat 5e cable to the desktop will solve all the issues?





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I cant get above 100 on wifi but get 586 on wired.
 
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Scuba Steve said:
Stupid question can you just run a Cat 5e cable to the desktop will solve all the issues?





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I cant get above 100 on wifi but get 586 on wired.
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Yep.

Edit: If cat 6 is the same price as 5e you might as well get it.
 
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Yep.

Edit: If cat 6 is the same price as 5e you might as well get it.
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Even if more expensive, probably worth it for futureproofing (well, as much as you can futureproof IT) if you have to fish the cables. If they're just lying on the floor, then maybe not so much.
 
My set up (on a three level residence)
ISP modem (wifi turned off) on level 2-> power line switch -> router (wifi on) on level 1 -> power line switch on level 0 (basement).
It is easy to cat6 a laptop/PC, on any level (I get speed and security) and the wifi suffices for mobile device connections (cell phones and Roku stick).

Also, I use a VPN and a custom DNS for each device when going out on the 'Net.
 
Chris-CJ said:
My set up (on a three level residence)
ISP modem (wifi turned off) on level 2-> power line switch -> router (wifi on) on level 1 -> power line switch on level 0 (basement).
It is easy to cat6 a laptop/PC, on any level (I get speed and security) and the wifi suffices for mobile device connections (cell phones and Roku stick).

Also, I use a VPN and a custom DNS for each device when going out on the 'Net.
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All fine and dandy until your ISP cuts their outside line too short. That's why mine ended up where it is.
 
Here you guys are recommending $450 mesh routers when the OP is asking about a $25 no-name brand usb 2.0 wifi adapter.

I'm sure when I read that snow blower thread someone will have recommend an F-450 Powerstroke Diesel with Plow.
 
Your wireless might be using a popular channel which is occupied by neighbouring wireless routers in your area. This situation is very likely because most ISP routers are shipped with the same configuration and most techs/users don't mess with them. Channel congestion will cause degraded performance. If your software is capable of it, do a wireless survey. The survey will show vacant channels and occupied channels. Make sure to program your wifi equipment to use a vacant channel for optimum performance.
 
Is there a specific speed problem, is 28 Mbps actually falling short of your real world needs? Really, that is the first question, because if it is "enough" the best course of action may be none. I assume it was enough before you made the change. Even though you are not getting the speed of the ISP's package the question is are you getting enough for what you are doing on this PC...

In general, 5 GHz (it is not 5G) is going to have a shorter range than 2.4 GHz which that PC is running at now so location may be a factor.

You can get a new WiFi adapter and shutdown the built in one. Likely older PC is just USB2.0 and as others pointed out this may become your bottleneck but it will likely be better than now. Do you know the version of the new WiFi GW (example, 802.11N, 802.11AC), IF you decide to go the USB route you may want to maximize the version to at least match the GW.

But if 28 Mbps is enough, cheapest option is to do nothing....
 
I was having a horrible time with my wifi throughout the house. Had suggestions of mesh, hard line access points etc....

called Rogers as they had their own version of mesh (Eero). $10/month and my whole house wifi issue is fixed.
 
Aens said:
Here you guys are recommending $450 mesh routers when the OP is asking about a $25 no-name brand usb 2.0 wifi adapter.

I'm sure when I read that snow blower thread someone will have recommend an F-450 Powerstroke Diesel with Plow.
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$35 for 100' cable, $30 for 75' & $25 for 50' - Welcome - Canada Computers & Electronics
 
Aens said:
Here you guys are recommending $450 mesh routers when the OP is asking about a $25 no-name brand usb 2.0 wifi adapter.

I'm sure when I read that snow blower thread someone will have recommend an F-450 Powerstroke Diesel with Plow.
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All I had was frustration until I moved to the mesh option. Tried everything, top spec ASUS routers, running cables (total pain and unsightly in my house), power line extenders etc. Got to the point that I just went for the nuclear option and I’m glad I did.

My work requires that I'm on Zoom without cutouts as I have up to 700 students tuning in (total, I think the cap is 300 at any one time). It’s usually not near that number ever but the sessions are also recorded so drop outs would be a royal pain. I had issues in the room I was using before I got the mesh system. It was worth it for me.
 
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