packet loss

[Netduma Fraser]

Leaving CC and all that to the side then for the moment, you'll be encountering WiFi interference then most likely. Have you changed any WiFi settings manually other then Smart Connect and what I mentioned? I.e. Switched to a different channel? Try these suggestions:

Use a WiFi analyzer to find the least congested channel and change to that - there is an app called WiFi Analyzer that is free on the Microsoft Store for Windows

Ensure the router is in an elevated position - not on a metal surface

Ensure there aren't any electrical / wireless devices e.g headphones etc within close proximity ~3 feet if possible

Set the antennae to this position _ | | _

You said it happened a few months ago randomly, did you add any new devices to your network, move the router, have new neighbors etc?

[Seomos17]

I haven't messed with the channels much, although a couple of days ago I did change the channel once: the 2.4GHz from auto to 1 and 5GHz, 44 to 48. Although this was just blind, i did not use wifi analyser. in will now attempt what you have suggested. Well no i haven't added any new devices since it was just me and a couple of my devices on the network, i haven't moved the router, and i think we did get new neighbours. 

[Seomos17]

Channel recommendations are 1 and 44 which i had it set to before i switched it a couple of days ago, adjusted antennas to match what youve suggested. made sure that there are no electrical devices around the router, is in an elevated position. packet loss continues 

[Netduma Fraser]

Could you provide a screenshot of the WiFi analyzer for 2.4 & 5GHz pages, also the connected and networks tab please. Something isn't right if you have to be right next to it to connect. Also what is the model of the device you're checking the packet loss on? What WiFi adapter does it have?

[Seomos17]

did some digging apparently there is a bug with windows 11 where the wifi options sometimes dont show and even tho they do it dooesnt connect to the internet, the only solution i have tried is restarting my pc everytime i want to connect to the network, i tested fortnite over the wifi i still get packet loss but not as much compared to when im connected to the Asus extender by Ethernet.  wifi adapter model: Realtek 8852BE Wireless LAN WIFI 6 PCI-E NIC  Ethernet adapter: Realtek PCIe GbE Family Controller, I'm testing on my laptop, Asus Tuf A15 2024. 

 

[Netduma Fraser]

Could you also do the networks tab on the analyzer please? That will give me an idea of the strength