Download Speed Dropped from 60 Mbps to 8 Mbps

[Baby_Gravy]

As the title says, my download speed has plummeted drastically. I have a TP-LINK Archer T9E Wireless Adapter with specs that are more than capable, however I did screw around with my adapter properties... Obviously my internet plan hasn't changed at all and it's starting to annoy me.

Thanks,
Cole

 

[boosted1g]

What did you screw with on adapter properties?

Tried uninstalling and reinstalling adapter drivers/software?

Have you used a wifi analyzer app to see if there are any other competing wifi signals on your same channel?

 

[Baby_Gravy]

What did you screw with on adapter properties?

Tried uninstalling and reinstalling adapter drivers/software?

Have you used a wifi analyzer app to see if there are any other competing wifi signals on your same channel?

I screwed messed with most of them, well-informed of what they would do so I doubt that'd be the problem, however, I did reset the settings to default by uninstalling then reinstalling the adapter driver and software just to be safe.

I haven't tried the app, so if you could send me a link for it, that would be most appreciated.

 

[boosted1g]

For Windows you can search and download for "free inssider" or look for "wifi analyzer" for android or iOS

 

[Baby_Gravy]

For Windows you can search and download for "free inssider" or look for "wifi analyzer" for android or iOS

No competing signals. Is there something else I can do within the app?

 

[Baby_Gravy]

I stand corrected, there is one. What do I do to fix that? Could I move my band to 5GHz instead?

 

[boosted1g]

I have no idea if your router has the ability to use 5ghz band or not.
If it does then you have to realize that 5ghz band has shorter range due to higher frequencies not being able to penetrate objects (like walls) as well.

If the competing signal is at -80dbm or lower it is not an issue, if it is -60 or so then that is causing an issue.
You should also measure at BOTH the point of your PC and at the router as interference at either end can cause issues.

The 3 non-overlaping channels are 1,6,11. If one of those have no traffic above -80dbm then switch to that.

 

[Baby_Gravy]

I have no idea if your router has the ability to use 5ghz band or not.

If it does then you have to realize that 5ghz band has shorter range due to higher frequencies not being able to penetrate objects (like walls) as well.

You should also measure at BOTH the point of your PC and at the router as interference at either end can cause issues.

Would it be better to get a Wi-Fi extender? I am a considerable distance away from my router... If so, any recommendations?

 

[boosted1g]

If you had good wifi and then it turned to crappy then it is likely not a distance problem. It is either a problem with failing equipment or outside interference.

I don't recommend wifi extenders, what is 10x better is a wifi access point (any old router can be configured as an A.P.) with preferable Ethernet or if you must use a powerline network adapter as the datalink to the primary router.
Consumer grade WiFi extenders most often consist of crappy grade antennas with only 1 radio. When you only have 1 radio you can not multitask thus it has to cut your bandwidth in half to communicate with your device OR the router (think CB radio communication).