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  1. danielul12

    Question Bluescreen while connecting to internet

    Yesterday when i oppened my laptop i saw it was disconnected from the network.When i tried to connect back to my home Wifi it froze and then i got a bluscreen.I reinstalled windows and then when i wanted to connect back to internet i again got a bluescreen. After this i connect to my mobile...
  2. T

    Question Can I connect a router to another router to boost Wi-Fi but also retain the hardline it's connected to?

    I have a modem provided by my Telcom provider that I need to use, that modem is then connected to my router providing internet to the router. The router then provides Wi-Fi and a bunch of wired connections to all the devices in my house. One of those hardlines coming from my router goes to the...
  3. LASERR00

    Question Lenovo G50 WIFI disconnecting and disappearing?

    Hi , I'm very confused about this problem. I took friends Lenovo laptop G50-80 for a check over and to re-install windows 10. After fresh install of windows i was using WIFI on my home network 2.4ghz and while using internet it just cut off and i cant find it again in WIFI list of networks...
  4. F

    Anyway to download using Wi-Fi but play using Ethernet without changing back and forth?

    With Win10 it used to be a simple click in the taskbar but on Win11 no matter the priorities and settings it keeps changing back to Ethernet. I'm using a powerline, so for MP games I prefer Ethernet while I'd prefer the download speed of WiFi for downloads and Youtube.
  5. G

    Question My PC is having connection issues, any advice?

    Hi everyone, I live in a flat with my brother and I struggle to get a consistent connection to our internet without trailing an ethernet cable through the entire flat. I have tried using a TP-Link powerline and I also use a PCI-E network adapter but both fail to sustain a good connection...
  6. solo4sss

    Question No WiFi available on new build ?

    i just built a pc but it’s showing there’s no wi-fi available i even uninstalled and installed the drivers and it’s still not working ?
  7. J

    Question Could a BIOS update throttle USB wifi adapter download speeds?

    Hello all! Apologies if this is posted in the wrong area, I'm really unsure who could best help. I'm really at a loss trying to fix this particular issue I've been having, with no luck looking elsewhere on the world wide web. The thread title may seem ridiculous but I'm so frustrated and out of...
  8. K

    Question What exactly does getting fiber optic internet entail?

    I get what fiber optic is, meaning I know it's a faster cable that uses infrared or something like that to send data and it will increase my speeds. But do they just replace my main line going to my house with a fiber optic cable? Or do they just give me a router that has optic plugins or...
  9. K

    Question Why isn't my internet working when the router and ISP aren't the problem?

    My internet has been intermittently cutting off for a month or 2 now. Technicians said it was a couple of different such as a faulty line and stuff. But even after fixing it, there are still issues. I bought a new router/modem and it's still doing it. Now today my internet is completely gone...
  10. S

    [SOLVED] Best wifi option

    In 2015 I built a pc desktop and thankfully it is still running pretty well for my needs. I keep having connection issues with the Internet via Ethernet cable. I didn't get WiFi when I built my pc and now wondering what my options are to get WiFi to either act as a primary or secondary...
  11. A

    Question Router: PPPoE - unable to login with my ID, but works with someone else's

    Little bit of background before we get to the main issue: I have a rather old dlink router (2015), still working fine issue: thought my PPPoE login still works, but there is not internet connection on it. as per the ISP, its a router issue mostly cause its old. They have provided a diff. PPPoE...
  12. R

    Question Is there an internet/wifi wizard in the building?

    I’m sorry that this will be so wordy. I’ll write what I think is most important first, and go on from there. The devices in question: Two Firesticks, one desktop computer, and one laptop, all on a WIFI network connecting to Spectrum internet. I had no problems until… Just over two years ago, I...
  13. M

    Question Access Point or Extender?

    So I've moved into a new apartment with an OTO fiber connection inside a media box (metalbox along with circuit breakers) right next to the main door. I was able to squeeze the modem from the provider into it, but WIFI is weak, as is to be expected). I have the option to route a cable connection...
  14. Aera1132

    Question Which is best Wifi or eithernet?

    I have both WiFi and EitherNet, Which is best to watch movies
  15. I

    Question Slow web browsing but fast with everything else

    Hello! I bought a custom PC that was built by Microcenter but I've been having this issue prior to me buying this PC. Even with my old PC, there was an issue where I can game extremely well with low ping and latency but web browsing and watching videos and shows on youtube, netflix, etc would...
  16. S

    Question Long Boot Time with ASUS TUF Z790-PLUS WiFi motherboard ?

    I recently put together a system with the following components: Motherboard: ASUS TUF Gaming Z790-PLUS WiFi CPU: Intel I9-13900K GPU: Nvidia Quadro P4000 Memory: Kingston DDR5 KF552C40BBK2-64 (2x32) -- meets ASUS compatibility System is on a Crucial 1 TB M.2 SSD (in slot 2) with a 2TB Crucial...
  17. SparkytheDorito

    Question Ping spiking

    So I play Valorant and in game my ping spikes like crazy. It started about 4 days ago randomly and now it hasn't gone away. In game it consistently spikes to 200 ping every 1-3 seconds making it unplayable at times. I'm connected to an extender via ethernet and I tried doing just wifi and it was...
  18. B

    Question Wifi on laptop mysteriously broken

    Hey guys, my laptop, Lenovo Ideapad 5 14ALC05 (Win10 21H2) for some reason cannot connect to the internet. Upon connecting, it just shows no wifi. I have reinstalled Windows multiple times and tried all kinds of drivers. Even USB tethering to my phone won't work with the original network...
  19. Naseem Khan1682

    Question Internet in Student Rooms HELP

    Hello, I am converting a commercial property into residential for students, the two storey property is roughly 4,000 sq/ft. I would like every room to have access to a 1gb wi-fi connection and also access to an ethernet port for students that require direct. How best to go about doing this...
  20. vertoxed

    Question Everytime my tv gets turned on my internet slows down considerably

    Whenever anyone uses this tv in my house the internet slows down to the point where a google search takes a while to load. It effects everything connected to the internet like computers, phones, etc. The TV is a Samsung Series 7. I do use a wifi extender...
  21. L

    Question Wifi option missing during windows install (Z790 Aorus Elite AX)

    Hi all - I've got a brand new build, trying to install windows 11 via USB boot drive on this. During Windows 11 install, it says it needs a network connection, however the Z790 AORUS ELITE AX wifi option is missing, it only shows ethernet. I have the antenna plugged in, I rebooted, but it's...
  22. LoZZa 85

    Question Wi-Fi Dongle vs Wireless Extender vs Wireless Access Point vs PCIe WiFi Card ?

    Hi looking for a bit of help. I’m working and living in a hotel for a season We have a staff Wi-Fi I’m trying to get the most out of that connection I’m currently just using a cheap usb wifi dongle My question is Will a wifi extender like...
  23. A

    Question External antenna for pce card

    I recently got asus ac68 1900 pce card, and it ended up being worse then my old no-name usb cheap wifi..... Which is at least to say criminally disappointing considering the price vs return. I have no clue why is this, they didn't seem to post the dbi of the antennas they provide, so i measured...
  24. O

    Question Wifi Connectivity Issues

    Hi everyone. First time posting. Really need some help so signed up in hope of receiving some... I have recently installed a PCIe WIfi card. The card is a MediaTek EP-9655GS. The trouble I am having with this card knows no end! After installing the card and drivers initially internet...
  25. A

    Question Wi-Fi 6 connected to Wi-Fi 2.4 vs. Wi-Fi 2.4 connected to Wi-Fi 2.4

    I have 2 devices. The first one has Wi-Fi 2.4 and the second one has Wi-Fi 6. My home has a router that uses Wi-Fi 2.4. If I connect both of my devices to the home router (assuming both transfer data through internet to the same server, e.g, same youtube video), which one would be faster? My...
  26. R

    Question IoT devices in an Evil Twin Attack

    Hi All, I have a situation where someone in my neighbourhood is sending deauth packets to some of my IoT devices (camera, Google Home, External home decorative lights controller, Garage Door Opener) at random times (usually once every few days). My IoT devices go down for 15-20 minutes each...
  27. N

    Question ping spikes when gaming

    hi, basically this happened after I came back from a vacation. I used to have 0 issues with my ping and latency, but after turning my modem and router back on from the trip I'm now experiencing ping spikes ONLY when I'm gaming. Normal ping when surfing the net or Youtube will be around 7-80ms...
  28. P

    [SOLVED] Isolating guests' slower devices - for my own fast devices to be not limited in connection speed

    Hi guys, it's known that all devices connected to the same WiFi router (network?) are always connected at the speed of the slowest device from the list. AFAIK, this is because tokens, that designate which device is allowed to talk at any given time, can only work properly if the slowest device...
  29. I

    Question Wifi router question

    Hi, I have a basic wifi router question. If my internet at home is used by multiple people and devices, it means I already have a wifi router? thanks
  30. Byyng

    Question Router is limiting speed for device but works fine after router restart ?

    Hello, I have Alcatel LINKHUB HH71 LTE cat7 as router and connected a few phones and laptop to WIFI (I can't really put laptop on ethernet). Now my problem is that on phones there's no problem when restarting device but once booting laptop the speed is limited to just 0.5MB/s on download and it...
  31. InTakeYT1

    Question Wifi not working

    My PC's wifi has stopped working The driver name is Mediatek Wi-Fi 6E MT7922 (Rz616) 160MHz Wireless Lan Card It gets error code 10, the device cannot start. I've tried multiple things and can't update/roll back the driver as Windows can't update the driver for a device with error code 10. Any...
  32. krisrmgua

    Question Wired UP speeds crawling yet WIFI UP blazing fast

    I have Centrylink Fiber Internet. 1GIG Speeds for up and down. I can to internet speed test on my devices on wifi and get around 600 up and down. Which is great. Yet my Wired devices get the same down but up is only like 2.8 - 3.5 Up. Crazy slow single digit slow. I have connected the laptops...
  33. volstead

    Car stereo w/display recommendation

    Hi all, I'm looking for a good car stereo display system (~7", like an iPad display). I've checked Amazon but it seems the selections come with things I don't want (ex. external cams). I just want a responsive, sharp display, no payment plan, something I could connect to my android. Looking to...
  34. Sylar1092

    Question Internet and Ethernet disappear after turning on above 4g encoding

    Guys why does my internet and Ethernet just disappear after turning on above 4g encoding and resizable bar on my a320m Hdv r4 from asrock? I have a Ryzen 7 5700x and rx6650xt? I don’t really know why but when I boot after turning it on, my pc shows no Ethernet nor wifi card available, I tried...
  35. Morchek

    Question My internet connection goes out randomly for seconds

    My internet connection on both my PC (ethernet) and on my phone (WiFi) cuts out randomly quite often. When it happens, it only lasts for about 5 - 20 seconds but it often cuts out again within a minute, and sometimes it will cut out 1-2 seconds after just cutting out. It mostly happens around 12...
  36. Morchek

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  37. Small_Tarzan

    Question A WiFi/Router recommendation

    So, I've got a 75m2 flat with thick walls between each of the rooms. Right now I've got a set of 2 old Ubiquiti Amplify Instant routers and one Ubiquiti LR 6. However, since Amplify and Ubiquiti aren't the same "subbrand", they won't integrate into the unify console, hence are difficult to...
  38. I

    Question Losing internet on PC after connecting a second monitor ?

    After connecting a second monitor (HDMI/DP) to my PC, I instantly lose internet via WiFi but signal strength stays the same, as soon as I unplug it, internet comes back. "This site can't be reached" error pops up. Internet also doesn't work when the said monitor is connected by itself. (Second...
  39. A

    [SOLVED] Why can't my PCI Wifi card see my own network but can see others nearby?

    I bought an Asus PCE-N15 Wifi card for my gf's desktop pc, installed it, updated the driver and somehow it cannot see my own SSID but it can see like 15 others in the area. I separated my 2,4 and 5 GHz networks into two separate SSID-s since this card only works in 2,4 GHz range. I googled my...
  40. Ybr

    How To WiFi network is not displayed / BSOD "DPC Watchdog Violation" when connecting to a WiFi network

    Hey there, I just wanted to share my experience on the two topics mentioned in the title, because I could find not that much information on these topics (so search engines could easier find it). If you have read my other topic...