New Laptop with slow WIFI on a particular WIFI - Solved!
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It sounds like there may be specific issues with the compatibility between your new laptop running Windows 11 and the specific router's WIFI 6 connection. Here are a few troubleshooting steps you can take to try and improve the WIFI speed on your laptop when connected to that particular router:
1. **Update Network Drivers**: Make sure that the network drivers on your laptop are up to date. Sometimes outdated drivers can cause performance issues.
2. **Check Router Settings**: Verify that your router's firmware is up to date. You may also want to check the router settings to make sure there are no specific configurations that could be causing the slow WIFI speed for your laptop.
3. **Check WIFI Channel**: The WIFI channel your router is using could be congested. Try changing the WIFI channel on your router to see if it improves the speed for your laptop.
4. **Positioning**: The positioning of your laptop in relation to the router can also affect WIFI speed. Make sure your laptop is within a reasonable range from the router for optimal WIFI performance.
5. **Check WIFI Security Settings**: Sometimes specific security settings on a router can impact WIFI performance. Make sure that your laptop's security settings are compatible with the settings on the router.
6. **Power Settings**: Check your laptop's power settings to ensure that the WIFI adapter is not being limited to save power. Adjust the settings to allow maximum performance for the WIFI adapter.
7. **Network Troubleshooter**: Run the Network Troubleshooter on your laptop to diagnose any network-related issues that could be impacting your WIFI speed.
8. **Try a Different WIFI 6 Device**: If possible, try connecting a different device that supports WIFI 6 to the router and see if the issue persists. This can help determine if the problem lies with the laptop or the router.
If after trying these steps your laptop still experiences slow WIFI speed on that particular router, it might be worth contacting the router manufacturer's support for further assistance or consider using a different WIFI connection for optimal performance on your laptop.
1. **Update Network Drivers**: Make sure that the network drivers on your laptop are up to date. Sometimes outdated drivers can cause performance issues.
2. **Check Router Settings**: Verify that your router's firmware is up to date. You may also want to check the router settings to make sure there are no specific configurations that could be causing the slow WIFI speed for your laptop.
3. **Check WIFI Channel**: The WIFI channel your router is using could be congested. Try changing the WIFI channel on your router to see if it improves the speed for your laptop.
4. **Positioning**: The positioning of your laptop in relation to the router can also affect WIFI speed. Make sure your laptop is within a reasonable range from the router for optimal WIFI performance.
5. **Check WIFI Security Settings**: Sometimes specific security settings on a router can impact WIFI performance. Make sure that your laptop's security settings are compatible with the settings on the router.
6. **Power Settings**: Check your laptop's power settings to ensure that the WIFI adapter is not being limited to save power. Adjust the settings to allow maximum performance for the WIFI adapter.
7. **Network Troubleshooter**: Run the Network Troubleshooter on your laptop to diagnose any network-related issues that could be impacting your WIFI speed.
8. **Try a Different WIFI 6 Device**: If possible, try connecting a different device that supports WIFI 6 to the router and see if the issue persists. This can help determine if the problem lies with the laptop or the router.
If after trying these steps your laptop still experiences slow WIFI speed on that particular router, it might be worth contacting the router manufacturer's support for further assistance or consider using a different WIFI connection for optimal performance on your laptop.
No one else is currently on the network.
Tried other channels but no use.
Tried restarting the Router.
Tried updating the drivers with several other drivers but nothing has changed.
Since you have already tried several troubleshooting steps without success, it may be worth considering a few additional advanced troubleshooting steps to further investigate and potentially resolve the slow WIFI speed issue on your laptop when connected to that particular router. Here are some additional suggestions you can try:
1. **Check for Interference**: Nearby electronic devices, appliances, or even physical obstacles may be causing interference with the WIFI signal. Try moving your laptop and router to a different location to see if the WIFI performance improves.
2. **Check for Firmware Updates**: In addition to updating the router's firmware, check if there are any beta firmware updates available that may address compatibility issues with specific devices.
3. **Disable Security Software**: Temporarily disable any security software (antivirus or firewall) on your laptop to see if they are impacting WIFI performance. If disabling the security software improves speed, consider adjusting the settings or exceptions to allow better WIFI performance.
4. **Check Power Management Settings**: In addition to checking power settings, also verify the advanced power management options for the WIFI adapter. Make sure that the device is allowed to operate at its maximum performance level.
5. **Reset Network Settings**: Try resetting the network settings on your Windows 11 laptop. This can sometimes resolve temporary network issues that may be affecting WIFI speed.
6. **Check for Background Processes**: Check for any background processes or applications that may be utilizing network bandwidth. Close unnecessary applications and processes to see if it improves WIFI speed.
7. **Use a Different WIFI Adapter**: If possible, try using an external WIFI adapter on your laptop to see if the issue is specific to the built-in adapter. This can help determine if the problem lies with the laptop's hardware.
8. **Monitor WIFI Signal Strength**: Use a WIFI analyzer tool to monitor the WIFI signal strength and quality when connected to the router. This can provide insights into any signal strength issues that may be affecting speed.
If none of these steps resolve the slow WIFI speed issue on your laptop when connected to the particular router, you may want to consider contacting the manufacturer's support for both the laptop and router for further assistance or consider using an alternative WIFI connection for optimal performance.
It is only connecting at 54Mbps but on other Router connecting at 433Mbps.
The fact that your laptop is only connecting at 54Mbps to a specific router, while it can achieve speeds of 433Mbps on other routers, indicates that there might be compatibility or configuration issues between your laptop and the particular router's WIFI 6 network. Here are some additional troubleshooting steps you can take to address this discrepancy in WIFI speeds:
1. **Check Router Settings**: Access the router's settings and ensure that it is configured to support higher WIFI speeds. Specifically, check if the WIFI channel width is set to a wider option (e.g., 80MHz or 160MHz) which can provide faster speeds.
2. **Check WIFI Bandwidth**: Some routers may offer both 2.4GHz and 5GHz bands. Make sure your laptop is connecting to the 5GHz band for faster WIFI speeds as the 2.4GHz band typically supports lower speeds.
3. **Update Router Firmware**: Ensure that your router's firmware is up to date. Manufacturers often release firmware updates to address performance issues and improve compatibility with devices.
4. **Check WIFI Drivers**: While you mentioned updating drivers, it's worth confirming that you have the latest WIFI drivers specifically for WIFI 6 connectivity. You may need to visit the laptop manufacturer's website to find the correct drivers.
5. **Enable MU-MIMO and Beamforming**: If your router supports MU-MIMO (Multi-User, Multiple Input, Multiple Output) and Beamforming technologies, enable them in the router settings. These features can enhance WIFI performance for compatible devices.
6. **Consider WIFI 6 Channel Selection**: Experiment with different WIFI channels on the router to find the one that provides the best performance for your laptop. Sometimes, certain channels can be less congested and offer better speeds.
7. **Reset Network Settings**: On your laptop, you can try resetting the network settings to default. This can sometimes resolve configuration issues that may be affecting WIFI speed.
8. **Verify WIFI Compatibility**: Confirm that both your laptop's WIFI adapter and the router fully support WIFI 6 connectivity. Incompatibility can lead to reduced speeds or connectivity issues.
If after attempting these steps your laptop still connects at 54Mbps on the particular router, you may want to reach out to the router's manufacturer's support for further guidance or consider using an alternative WIFI network for faster speeds on your laptop.
