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Question

How do I know what hardware is causing my wifi problems

Sep 18, 2017 11:29PM PDT

So for ages now my custom build PC has been having issues with the wifi. I'm using a TP link PCI-E wifi card. It really only works ok at times on one of my PCI slots. I don't know if the problems are to do with the wifi card or my mobo. I feel like I should know how to figure this out because I like to think I know my way around computers but any advice on how I could figure this out would help a lot. Thanks in advance!

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Wifi
Sep 19, 2017 2:17AM PDT

Look in device manager for any flags.
Get the latest drivers for the machine from the maker.
Try an usb wifi dongle.
Move the machine closer to the router.
Go wired.

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Wifi
Sep 19, 2017 3:54PM PDT

Thanks for the response. When in the device manager what would be considered flags? I've already gone through it multiple times. It is on the latest drivers. If I can't find a solution of fixing it I'll look into a usb wifi dongle. And moving closer or running it through ethernet isn't an option because of how my house is setup. Cheers, Zac.

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Flags
Sep 19, 2017 4:09PM PDT

Flags are exclamation marks.
Get a usb dongle with an external antenna that you can move around the desk or wall.
See if you can find a spot where wifi works.
If that does not work then the next step is a power line adapter.

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Thanks
Sep 19, 2017 7:53PM PDT

Thanks for the help man. I'll give wha you said a try and let you know if I find a fix. Thanks!