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Bandwidth troubles
Bucketman
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So today when I booted up my PC I noticed my internet was very slow. I ran a speed test and on my 5GHz channel from my Xfinity connection I was getting 1.3MB/s, which is really slow. Usually we get 50-80. Ok, switched to the 2.4 channel, and I', getting 40MB/s, still slower then usual but better then 1. But whats up with the 5GHz? So I rebooted my wifi adapter on my PC (a Linksys AC1200 WUSB6300), didn't fix it. I rebooted my router (TP Link, AC1350), and my router. Still no dice. Ok so I pulled out my phone and tablet, both of those are getting around 50MB/s on my 5GHz connection, had the fiancee try hers and same thing, so something is preventing my PC from getting the speed I normally do. Signs seems to point to my adapter, but if it wasn't working...wouldn't it just not work?
I also recently installed some smart devices, an Amazon EchoPlus, some light bulbs, a Fire TV, and a smart plug, the TV and Echo are also on the 5GHz network, but I would think if their slowing my PC down, they'd slow the other devices down as well.
Any suggestions on what I should try with this one?
Thanks.
I also recently installed some smart devices, an Amazon EchoPlus, some light bulbs, a Fire TV, and a smart plug, the TV and Echo are also on the 5GHz network, but I would think if their slowing my PC down, they'd slow the other devices down as well.
Any suggestions on what I should try with this one?
Thanks.
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Since the PC is the only device having issues, and just on 5GHz we can assume it's the adapter on the PC. If the thing is a couple years old, there's a chance that the 5GHz antenna/radio on the adapter is just burned out. I've seen that happen on occasion.
In that respect, would it be better to just buy a permanent antenna for my PC, something like This one
https://www.amazon.com/Gigabyte-GC-WB867D-I-Bluetooth-Frequency-Expansion/dp/B00HF8K0O6/ref=sr_1_11?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1517433906&sr=1-11&keywords=wifi+antenna+card+for+pc
I have one with an antenna setup like that and I just stick the antenna on the desk. At the very least it's more flexible because you don't have these plastic antennas right on the back of a PC that might interfere with other cables.