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Do I need a different WIFI Adapter?

Discussion in 'Networking' started by Britt_any, Jun 22, 2020.

  1. Britt_any

    Britt_any

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    So I recently built a new computer. I'm not that tech savy I just followed the instructions and watched a bunch of youtube videos. I decided to take this question to the forums to get some feedback.

    I have THIS wifi adapter. My internet box is directly below me in the living room. I ran a wifi test in the same room on my computer and on my laptop. This was the results. My computer wifi buffers, runs slow, and downloading small files takes longer then usual. Laptop wifi runs smooth never have to wait for it to load.
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    Britt_any, Jun 22, 2020
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  3. Tony D

    Tony D Administrator Administrator

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    Hello and Welcome Britt. You said you built this computer. Did you install antenna(s) for the wireless network adapter? If not, that may be your problem.
     
    Tony D, Jun 22, 2020
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  4. tecknomage

    tecknomage Registered Members

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    You say your "internet box," does it have high speed WiFi (integrated or separate)? Is this a cable device (like COX)?

    You need to contact your "internet box" provider and get help.
     
    tecknomage, Jun 22, 2020
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  5. Rustys

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    Which port are you plugging this into 3.x or 2.0?

    Did you install the driver?
     
    Rustys, Jun 22, 2020
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  6. Seth Anthony

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    Ditto to what Rusty said. I'm guessing no proper driver.
     
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    Seth Anthony, Jun 22, 2020
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  7. plodr

    plodr CHF Advisor CHF Advisers

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    Yes, it says this under the description
    Go here for links to user guide, installation guide, etc.
    https://www.tp-link.com/us/support/download/archer-t2u-plus/
     
    plodr, Jun 22, 2020
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  8. Britt_any

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    well well well… this was the easiest thing I forgot to do. INSTALL THE DRIVER. ok now that the driver is installed my fps in game is kinda low (this may not be a question for this forum) any feedback? No extra tabs running during game.
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    Britt_any, Jun 22, 2020
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