Wi-Fi Speed Drops After a Few Hours on My TP-Link Router (Archer AX Series)
Hi everyone,
I’m currently using a TP-Link Archer AX series router (AX55, firmware up-to-date) and I’ve noticed a recurring issue:
After a few hours of uptime, my Wi-Fi speed drops significantly, while the wired Ethernet connection remains stable. Restarting the router temporarily fixes the problem, but the slowdown returns after a while.
Here’s my setup and what I’ve tried so far:
Setup Details:
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Model: Archer AX55
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Firmware: Latest (updated manually via TP-Link site)
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Internet Plan: 500 Mbps fiber
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Devices: 2 phones, 1 laptop, 1 smart TV
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Mode: Router Mode
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Channel Selection: Auto
Troubleshooting Done:
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Rebooted router and modem
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Changed Wi-Fi channels manually (no improvement)
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Disabled Smart Connect
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Tested with and without QoS enabled
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Factory reset and reconfigured from scratch
Despite this, the Wi-Fi speed keeps dropping after several hours.
