WiFi Download Capped at 5 Mbps
All of a sudden the WiFi download on my personal Dell laptop seems to be capped at 5 Mbps on a connection of 40 Mbps. Laptop is right next to the router. I was getting 40 just few days back.
I'm getting 40 Mbps on all other devices & getting 40 on the laptop via Ethernet. Just not on WiFi. Same cap when connected to hotspots as well, so it's definitely something with the machine. The upload seems to be fine.
Things I've tried:
- Update the Wireless card drivers from Intel & Dell's sites to
latest. - Flushed DNS & all the cmd prompt commands to renew everything
- Uninstalled & reinstalled wireless card several times
- Reset the settings on my router
- Reset WiFi settings several times
I'm pulling my hair out. Please help.
P.S: I know the difference between MBps & Mbps. All references are in Mbps.
System Info
- The Router is an old one & uses 2.4 GHz (B+G+N) & the Wireless card is at Dual Band 802.11a/b/g mode (Has been like this since forever). No settings changed.
- Windows 10 Pro Version 10.0.16299 Build 16299
- System Manufacturer Dell Inc.
- System Model Inspiron 5547
- System Type x64-based PC
- Processor Intel(R) Core(TM) i7-4510U CPU @ 2.00GHz, 2601 Mhz, 2 Core(s), 4
- Logical Processor(s)
- Installed Physical Memory (RAM) 8.00 GB
- Intel dual band wireless AC-3160
networking wireless-networking router
asked Dec 21 '18 at 15:40
James Anderson
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All of a sudden the WiFi download on my personal Dell laptop seems to be capped at 5 Mbps on a connection of 40 Mbps. Laptop is right next to the router. I was getting 40 just few days back.
I'm getting 40 Mbps on all other devices & getting 40 on the laptop via Ethernet. Just not on WiFi. Same cap when connected to hotspots as well, so it's definitely something with the machine. The upload seems to be fine.
Things I've tried:
- Update the Wireless card drivers from Intel & Dell's sites to
latest. - Flushed DNS & all the cmd prompt commands to renew everything
- Uninstalled & reinstalled wireless card several times
- Reset the settings on my router
- Reset WiFi settings several times
I'm pulling my hair out. Please help.
P.S: I know the difference between MBps & Mbps. All references are in Mbps.
System Info
- The Router is an old one & uses 2.4 GHz (B+G+N) & the Wireless card is at Dual Band 802.11a/b/g mode (Has been like this since forever). No settings changed.
- Windows 10 Pro Version 10.0.16299 Build 16299
- System Manufacturer Dell Inc.
- System Model Inspiron 5547
- System Type x64-based PC
- Processor Intel(R) Core(TM) i7-4510U CPU @ 2.00GHz, 2601 Mhz, 2 Core(s), 4
- Logical Processor(s)
- Installed Physical Memory (RAM) 8.00 GB
- Intel dual band wireless AC-3160
networking wireless-networking router
asked Dec 21 '18 at 15:40
James Anderson
62
What 802.11 Standard is each of your devices using and at which frequency. Please edit your question instead of submitting a comment
– Ramhound
Dec 21 '18 at 16:08
Verify you are connected by 802.11ac 5.0 GHz instead of 802.11 2.4 GHz. Edit your question question.
– Ramhound
Dec 21 '18 at 16:18
@Ramhound Just did. Router is at 2.4GHz B+G+N, Wireless card at dual band 802.11a/b/g. Was getting speed in these same settings. My router only supports 2.4GHz. vgy.me/K6JbQV.png vgy.me/XZikNI.png vgy.me/ImENNp.png
– James Anderson
Dec 21 '18 at 18:44
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All of a sudden the WiFi download on my personal Dell laptop seems to be capped at 5 Mbps on a connection of 40 Mbps. Laptop is right next to the router. I was getting 40 just few days back.
I'm getting 40 Mbps on all other devices & getting 40 on the laptop via Ethernet. Just not on WiFi. Same cap when connected to hotspots as well, so it's definitely something with the machine. The upload seems to be fine.
Things I've tried:
- Update the Wireless card drivers from Intel & Dell's sites to
latest. - Flushed DNS & all the cmd prompt commands to renew everything
- Uninstalled & reinstalled wireless card several times
- Reset the settings on my router
- Reset WiFi settings several times
I'm pulling my hair out. Please help.
P.S: I know the difference between MBps & Mbps. All references are in Mbps.
System Info
- The Router is an old one & uses 2.4 GHz (B+G+N) & the Wireless card is at Dual Band 802.11a/b/g mode (Has been like this since forever). No settings changed.
- Windows 10 Pro Version 10.0.16299 Build 16299
- System Manufacturer Dell Inc.
- System Model Inspiron 5547
- System Type x64-based PC
- Processor Intel(R) Core(TM) i7-4510U CPU @ 2.00GHz, 2601 Mhz, 2 Core(s), 4
- Logical Processor(s)
- Installed Physical Memory (RAM) 8.00 GB
- Intel dual band wireless AC-3160
networking wireless-networking router
asked Dec 21 '18 at 15:40
James Anderson
62
All of a sudden the WiFi download on my personal Dell laptop seems to be capped at 5 Mbps on a connection of 40 Mbps. Laptop is right next to the router. I was getting 40 just few days back.
I'm getting 40 Mbps on all other devices & getting 40 on the laptop via Ethernet. Just not on WiFi. Same cap when connected to hotspots as well, so it's definitely something with the machine. The upload seems to be fine.
Things I've tried:
- Update the Wireless card drivers from Intel & Dell's sites to
latest. - Flushed DNS & all the cmd prompt commands to renew everything
- Uninstalled & reinstalled wireless card several times
- Reset the settings on my router
- Reset WiFi settings several times
I'm pulling my hair out. Please help.
P.S: I know the difference between MBps & Mbps. All references are in Mbps.
System Info
- The Router is an old one & uses 2.4 GHz (B+G+N) & the Wireless card is at Dual Band 802.11a/b/g mode (Has been like this since forever). No settings changed.
- Windows 10 Pro Version 10.0.16299 Build 16299
- System Manufacturer Dell Inc.
- System Model Inspiron 5547
- System Type x64-based PC
- Processor Intel(R) Core(TM) i7-4510U CPU @ 2.00GHz, 2601 Mhz, 2 Core(s), 4
- Logical Processor(s)
- Installed Physical Memory (RAM) 8.00 GB
- Intel dual band wireless AC-3160
networking wireless-networking router
networking wireless-networking router
asked Dec 21 '18 at 15:40
James Anderson
62
asked Dec 21 '18 at 15:40
James Anderson
62
edited Dec 21 '18 at 18:39
asked Dec 21 '18 at 15:40
James Anderson
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asked Dec 21 '18 at 15:40
James Anderson
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asked Dec 21 '18 at 15:40
James Anderson
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What 802.11 Standard is each of your devices using and at which frequency. Please edit your question instead of submitting a comment
– Ramhound
Dec 21 '18 at 16:08
Verify you are connected by 802.11ac 5.0 GHz instead of 802.11 2.4 GHz. Edit your question question.
– Ramhound
Dec 21 '18 at 16:18
@Ramhound Just did. Router is at 2.4GHz B+G+N, Wireless card at dual band 802.11a/b/g. Was getting speed in these same settings. My router only supports 2.4GHz. vgy.me/K6JbQV.png vgy.me/XZikNI.png vgy.me/ImENNp.png
– James Anderson
Dec 21 '18 at 18:44
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What 802.11 Standard is each of your devices using and at which frequency. Please edit your question instead of submitting a comment
– Ramhound
Dec 21 '18 at 16:08
Verify you are connected by 802.11ac 5.0 GHz instead of 802.11 2.4 GHz. Edit your question question.
– Ramhound
Dec 21 '18 at 16:18
@Ramhound Just did. Router is at 2.4GHz B+G+N, Wireless card at dual band 802.11a/b/g. Was getting speed in these same settings. My router only supports 2.4GHz. vgy.me/K6JbQV.png vgy.me/XZikNI.png vgy.me/ImENNp.png
– James Anderson
Dec 21 '18 at 18:44
What 802.11 Standard is each of your devices using and at which frequency. Please edit your question instead of submitting a comment
– Ramhound
Dec 21 '18 at 16:08
What 802.11 Standard is each of your devices using and at which frequency. Please edit your question instead of submitting a comment
– Ramhound
Dec 21 '18 at 16:08
Verify you are connected by 802.11ac 5.0 GHz instead of 802.11 2.4 GHz. Edit your question question.
– Ramhound
Dec 21 '18 at 16:18
Verify you are connected by 802.11ac 5.0 GHz instead of 802.11 2.4 GHz. Edit your question question.
– Ramhound
Dec 21 '18 at 16:18
@Ramhound Just did. Router is at 2.4GHz B+G+N, Wireless card at dual band 802.11a/b/g. Was getting speed in these same settings. My router only supports 2.4GHz. vgy.me/K6JbQV.png vgy.me/XZikNI.png vgy.me/ImENNp.png
– James Anderson
Dec 21 '18 at 18:44
@Ramhound Just did. Router is at 2.4GHz B+G+N, Wireless card at dual band 802.11a/b/g. Was getting speed in these same settings. My router only supports 2.4GHz. vgy.me/K6JbQV.png vgy.me/XZikNI.png vgy.me/ImENNp.png
– James Anderson
Dec 21 '18 at 18:44
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What 802.11 Standard is each of your devices using and at which frequency. Please edit your question instead of submitting a comment
– Ramhound
Dec 21 '18 at 16:08
Verify you are connected by 802.11ac 5.0 GHz instead of 802.11 2.4 GHz. Edit your question question.
– Ramhound
Dec 21 '18 at 16:18
@Ramhound Just did. Router is at 2.4GHz B+G+N, Wireless card at dual band 802.11a/b/g. Was getting speed in these same settings. My router only supports 2.4GHz. vgy.me/K6JbQV.png vgy.me/XZikNI.png vgy.me/ImENNp.png
– James Anderson
Dec 21 '18 at 18:44