Slow WIFI on my laptop (Intel wifi 6E), but OK on another with just 6

NB008 · Mar 23, 2024

A positive update - for anyone interested.

On a Dell forum someone suggested stopping any 'Killer' services. I had Killer Analytics and Killer Network running. As soon as I stop these my Wi-Fi speed increases, from around 25/27mbps to 100mbps! I don't have the technical know-how to understand why and also (with the Killer services stopped) the WiFi icon in the taskbar looks like it has a poor connection - but my speed has quadrupled!

So, I'll be keeping the Killer Services off. I've been doing this for a week now and I can't see anything detrimental for doing so.

markw51 · Mar 23, 2024

RD Mercer said:
It’s probably just the limitation of your 10/100 mb ethernet port. My Dell laptop is the same, you’re doing wrong here, Dell basically saving a few cents. If I use a usb Wi-Fi adapter, my speed will increase to around 450 mbps.

What's an ethernet port got to do with wifi?

markw51 · Mar 23, 2024

NB008 said:
A positive update - for anyone interested.

On a Dell forum someone suggested stopping any 'Killer' services. I had Killer Analytics and Killer Network running. As soon as I stop these my Wi-Fi speed increases, from around 25/27mbps to 100mbps! I don't have the technical know-how to understand why and also (with the Killer services stopped) the WiFi icon in the taskbar looks like it has a poor connection - but my speed has quadrupled!

So, I'll be keeping the Killer Services off. I've been doing this for a week now and I can't see anything detrimental for doing so.

I also noticed in an earlier post that you only have Wi-Fi 4 which is 802.11n, you'll get much better speeds with Wi-Fi 5 or 6 which is 802.11ac or 802.11ax. I just cancelled my BT which used a Smart Hub 2 which was Wi-Fi 5 and now have FTTP which gives me 900mbps to the router and about 818mbps wirelessly. Not sure which router you have but ask BT for a newer one.

RD Mercer · Mar 23, 2024

markw51 said:
What's an ethernet port got to do with wifi?

Well technically, they both work off your internet provider.

Anything else!

andrew129260 · Mar 25, 2024

NB008 said:
A positive update - for anyone interested.

On a Dell forum someone suggested stopping any 'Killer' services. I had Killer Analytics and Killer Network running. As soon as I stop these my Wi-Fi speed increases, from around 25/27mbps to 100mbps! I don't have the technical know-how to understand why and also (with the Killer services stopped) the WiFi icon in the taskbar looks like it has a poor connection - but my speed has quadrupled!

So, I'll be keeping the Killer Services off. I've been doing this for a week now and I can't see anything detrimental for doing so.

that's interesting for sure. glad you found a solution and thanks for posting it.