Windows 11 wifi issues or PC issue??


JoeWard1988

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Hi all,
Firstly i want to say thank you for reading this, and hopfully you can help or give me some advice.

So yesterday for some reason my internet went really slow and laggy on my desktop PC. Wifi said connected with internet and if i managed to get onto a internet speed test site it was saying 67 +- mb download. which is normal.

Today however, sometimes it doesnt want to connect to my router or if it does connect, it says connected with internet access but nothing loads. Firefox wont load google, apps wont sign in but it says connected with internet.
Now my phone connected to the same wifi works perfectly fine and is fast. Also if i have my phone connected to the Wifi and active my mobile hotspot and then connect my desktop pc to my phones hotspot its works perfect. I mean the speed is abit slower of course but things load.

I cannot work out whats going on with my pc to wifi router at all..

updated drivers to the lastest i think. i tried reseting the network settings on windows 11 resetting the router. but dont think its my router and every device in my house works perfect on the wifi but the pc.


anyway many thank in advance.
 
Windows Build/Version
Windows 11

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Windows 11
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    Manufacturer/Model
    Custom
    CPU
    i7-9700k
    Memory
    32gb Kings
    Graphics Card(s)
    2070 super
@JoeWard1988 - Are you able to connect your PC to the router using ethernet cable instead of WiFi?

If it works via ethernet but not WiFi then it points to a WiFi issue, which should narrow down your search for answers. WiFi is not as reliable as ethernet cable so maybe you can use ethernet cable permanently?
 

My Computers

System One System Two

  • OS
    Windows 11 Pro
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    Manufacturer/Model
    HP EliteDesk 705 G5
    CPU
    AMD Ryzen 5 Pro 3400GE
    Memory
    8GB DDR4 SDRAM
    Graphics Card(s)
    Integrated AMD Radeon Vega 11
    Hard Drives
    256 GB PCIe NVMe M.2 SSD
  • Operating System
    Windows 11 Home
    Computer type
    Laptop
    Manufacturer/Model
    DELL Inspiron 15-3576
    CPU
    Intel Core i5-8250U
    Memory
    8 GB DDR4 - 2400 SODIMM
    Graphics card(s)
    Intel UHD Graphics 620
    Hard Drives
    256GB SK Hynix SC311 SATA SSD
How is it if you use a different browser, say Edge or Chrome?
 

My Computers

System One System Two

  • OS
    Windows 11 Pro
    Computer type
    Laptop
    Manufacturer/Model
    Lafite 14
    CPU
    i7
    Memory
    16Gb
    Internet Speed
    150Mbps/39Mbps
    Browser
    Firefox
  • Operating System
    Win 11 Pro
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    Manufacturer/Model
    PC Specialist
    CPU
    i5
    Memory
    8Gb
    Internet Speed
    150Mbps/39Mbps
    Browser
    Firefox
    Other Info
    Incompatible device, upgraded to Win 11
The exact same thing. i did think maybe it weas firefox but all the same on chrome and edge. Also if i connect my pc to my mobile hotspot which is connect to my route every browser works fine, its only when my pc is connect to the wifi directly.
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Windows 11
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    Manufacturer/Model
    Custom
    CPU
    i7-9700k
    Memory
    32gb Kings
    Graphics Card(s)
    2070 super
@JoeWard1988 - Are you able to connect your PC to the router using ethernet cable instead of WiFi?

If it works via ethernet but not WiFi then it points to a WiFi issue, which should narrow down your search for answers. WiFi is not as reliable as ethernet cable so maybe you can use ethernet cable permanently?

Yes iv now run a cable up to the office room and its fine and fast. Ill have to run the cable through the floor and make it clean but it will do for now. Just very frustrating as it was working all fine about 2 days ago.
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Windows 11
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    Manufacturer/Model
    Custom
    CPU
    i7-9700k
    Memory
    32gb Kings
    Graphics Card(s)
    2070 super
If you have been using WiFi on the 2.4 GHz band then it can be susceptible to interference. The 5 GHz band is not affected to the same extent.

If it started only two days ago it may be that you (or a neighbour) installed another 2.4 GHz WiFi device that is causing interference. Microwave ovens and various other devices can disrupt the 2.4 GHz band. If the cable idea doesn't prove to be ideal then try splitting the WiFi SSID into separate 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz bands and then choose the 5 GHz band.



Hope you get a solution that you're happy with.
 

My Computers

System One System Two

  • OS
    Windows 11 Pro
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    Manufacturer/Model
    HP EliteDesk 705 G5
    CPU
    AMD Ryzen 5 Pro 3400GE
    Memory
    8GB DDR4 SDRAM
    Graphics Card(s)
    Integrated AMD Radeon Vega 11
    Hard Drives
    256 GB PCIe NVMe M.2 SSD
  • Operating System
    Windows 11 Home
    Computer type
    Laptop
    Manufacturer/Model
    DELL Inspiron 15-3576
    CPU
    Intel Core i5-8250U
    Memory
    8 GB DDR4 - 2400 SODIMM
    Graphics card(s)
    Intel UHD Graphics 620
    Hard Drives
    256GB SK Hynix SC311 SATA SSD
Could Windows Update have messed with your Wi-Fi drivers? You can either go to Device Manager, Network adapters, right-click the wireless adapter and go to Properties. Look the hardware IDs and Google them to find out your model. Alternatively you can see it with Aida64 or similar utility. Download latest drivers directly from manufacturer. If it is earlier version than that already installed, you can force it from Device Manager. Right-click on the wireless adapter, select Update driver, select second option and then second option again. Click on Have disk and browse to the folder where you extracted the driver files.
 

My Computers

System One System Two

  • OS
    Windows 11 Pro 23H2 64-bit (build 22631.3235)
    Computer type
    Laptop
    Manufacturer/Model
    Acer Extensa 5630EZ
    CPU
    Mobile DualCore Intel Core 2 Duo T7250, 2000 MHz
    Motherboard
    Acer Extensa 5630
    Memory
    4GB
    Graphics Card(s)
    Mobile Intel(R) GMA 4500M (Mobile 4 series)
    Sound Card
    Realtek ALC268 @ Intel 82801IB ICH9 - High Definition Audio Controller
    Monitor(s) Displays
    1
    Screen Resolution
    1280x800
    Hard Drives
    Samsung SSD 850 EVO 250GB SATA Device (250 GB, SATA-III)
    Internet Speed
    VDSL 50 Mbps
    Browser
    MICROSOFT EDGE
    Antivirus
    WINDOWS DEFENDER
    Other Info
    Legacy MBR installation, no TPM, no Secure Boot, no WDDM 2.0 graphics drivers, cannot get more unsupported ;) This is only my test laptop. I had installed Windows 11 here before upgrading my main PC. For my main PC I use everyday see my 2nd system specs.
  • Operating System
    Windows 11 Pro v23H2 (build 22631.3235)
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    Manufacturer/Model
    Custom-built PC
    CPU
    Intel Core-i7 3770 3.40GHz s1155 (3rd generation)
    Motherboard
    Asus P8H61 s1155 ATX
    Memory
    2x Kingston Hyper-X Blu 8GB DDR3-1600
    Graphics card(s)
    Gainward NE5105T018G1-1070F (nVidia GeForce GTX 1050Ti 4GB GDDR5)
    Sound Card
    Realtek HD audio (ALC887)
    Monitor(s) Displays
    Sony Bravia KDL-19L4000 19" LCD TV via VGA
    Screen Resolution
    1440x900 32-bit 60Hz
    Hard Drives
    Patriot Burst Elite 480GB SSD as system disk, Western Digital Caviar Purple 4TB SATA III (WD40PURZ) as second
    PSU
    Thermaltake Litepower RGB 550W Full Wired
    Case
    SUPERCASE MIDI-TOWER
    Cooling
    Stock Intel CPU Fan, 1x 8cm fan at the back
    Mouse
    Sunnyline OptiEye PS/2
    Keyboard
    Mitsumi 101-key PS/2
    Internet Speed
    100Mbps
    Browser
    Microsoft Edge, Mozilla Firefox
    Antivirus
    Microsoft Windows Defender
    Other Info
    Legacy BIOS (MBR) installation, no TPM, no Secure Boot, WDDM 3.0 graphics drivers, WEI score 7.4

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