Switched to a much faster internet package and still get poor WiFi; Also, why so many network adapters?

[chibikeychu]

My new internet comes with 2G and 5G, and I have already sussed out that my laptop does not have the capability for 5G. I also know that internet speed is dependent on a lot of other things, including router placement and computer hardware. However, I am still getting less than 5 mbps fairly consistently. Besides buying a 5G adapter dongle, how can I maximize what I get?

Model: HP ENVY Notebook - 15t-ae000 CTO
OS: Windows 10 (64-bit)
Wireless: Broadcom BCM43142 802.11 bgn WiFi M.2 adapter

My drivers should all be up to date. Also, in trying to figure this out myself, I have run across a large list of adapters on my computer. Am I riddled with malware or is all of it important? I recognize my adapter and VPN, but nothing else.

 

[jsmithepa]

Anytime you rely on WIFI, you are constrained by environmental variables. Most likely neighbors.

 

[chibikeychu]

Anytime you rely on WIFI, you are constrained by environmental variables. Most likely neighbors.

The worst part of this is that another laptop in the home, also on WIFI, gets about 22 mbps despite being a much slower machine overall (newer, but bargain-barrel).

 

[jsmithepa]

Then u asked the wrong question. Something is off with THIS PC.

m.2 adapter?..... is the antenna properly hooked up?