Random WiFi Disconnect

[dxan12]

I am running my PC over WiFi, as I am unable to run Ethernet to it, using a tp-link tx50e WiFi card.

This WiFi card was a recent upgrade, and is getting me speeds that my old one wasn't. However, the one problem that it has failed to fix is my WiFi connection randomly dropping.

As far as I can tell, there is no pattern to when the WiFi cuts out. Though when it does happen, it usually happens twice in the space of 30 minutes or so, then settles for a good few hours.

 

I've done a fair bit of digging online, and have attempted the following fixes to no avail:

• Ensured drivers are up to date
• Disabled the ability for windows to "turn the device off to save power" under the Power Management tab of the adapter properties
• Have tried manually allocating DNS Server addresses (8.8.8.8 and 8.8.4.4)

 

As a student operating entirely online at the moment due to the pandemic, this is extremely frustrating.

 

If anyone has any advice for what I could try to fix this, it would be very much appreciated.

[RageTester]

You got no control over the wifi access point? Problem might be with the router itself, not the PC...

[dxan12]

Just now, RageTester said:

You got no control over the wifi access point? Problem might be with the router itself, not the PC...

Yeah, we have control.

But have tried everything that I can on that front too, like trying each frequency on different channels to see if that would help. But it didn't.

We're currently in talks with the provider about upgrading the router, but nothing on that front yet.

[Biomecanoid]

20 minutes ago, dxan12 said:

I am running my PC over WiFi, as I am unable to run Ethernet to it, using a tp-link tx50e WiFi card.

This WiFi card was a recent upgrade, and is getting me speeds that my old one wasn't. However, the one problem that it has failed to fix is my WiFi connection randomly dropping.

As far as I can tell, there is no pattern to when the WiFi cuts out. Though when it does happen, it usually happens twice in the space of 30 minutes or so, then settles for a good few hours.

 

I've done a fair bit of digging online, and have attempted the following fixes to no avail:

• Ensured drivers are up to date
• Disabled the ability for windows to "turn the device off to save power" under the Power Management tab of the adapter properties
• Have tried manually allocating DNS Server addresses (8.8.8.8 and 8.8.4.4)

 

As a student operating entirely online at the moment due to the pandemic, this is extremely frustrating.

 

If anyone has any advice for what I could try to fix this, it would be very much appreciated.

There are many variables here, not enough info.  Where are you in relation to the router ? and why you say you can't run ethernet ?. 

[dxan12]

Just now, Biomecanoid said:

There are many variables here, not enough info.  Where are you in relation to the router ? and why you say you can't run ethernet ?. 

I am the floor above the router, more or less directly above it.

In terms of the Ethernet, I am afraid that is due to parents being unwilling to rip up carpets, skirting boards and the likes to run a cable.

[Biomecanoid]

1 minute ago, dxan12 said:

I am the floor above the router, more or less directly above it.

In terms of the Ethernet, I am afraid that is due to parents being unwilling to rip up carpets, skirting boards and the likes to run a cable.

You don't have to do all that. You can run it externally on the wall there are slim and flat cables that can even slide under doors.

[dxan12]

3 minutes ago, Biomecanoid said:

You don't have to do all that. You can run it externally on the wall there are slim and flat cables that can even slide under doors.

Even if routed outside, would have to do some runs inside as my PC is nowhere near an external wall.

 

the issue doesn't lie with the Ethernet though (or lack there of), as that will hopefully happen eventually.

It's with the random WiFi disconnects. I believe it may be specific to my PC due to the fact that it seems to be the only thing that drops the connection

[Biomecanoid]

2 minutes ago, dxan12 said:

Even if routed outside, would have to do some runs inside as my PC is nowhere near an external wall.

 

the issue doesn't lie with the Ethernet though (or lack there of), as that will hopefully happen eventually.

It's with the random WiFi disconnects. I believe it may be specific to my PC due to the fact that it seems to be the only thing that drops the connection

By externally I did not mean outside of the house, I mean ON the wall and not under the carpet etc.

 

I have moved a few time and at a new place I run ethernet to the key points of the house externally on the wall and other places can have wi-fi or powerline adapters.