Internet drops on wired connection during upload (AX53 V1)

Internet drops on wired connection during upload (AX53 V1)

Internet drops on wired connection during upload (AX53 V1)
Internet drops on wired connection during upload (AX53 V1)
3 weeks ago - last edited 3 weeks ago
Model: Archer AX53  
Hardware Version: V1
Firmware Version: 1.6.2 Build 20260119 rel.87654(5255)

Problem description:
When I load the outgoing (upload) traffic (e.g., uploading large files, live streaming, or torrenting), the wired internet connection drops on my PC, but Wi-Fi remains stable. After physically reconnecting the Ethernet cable, the internet immediately returns. This happens only on wired connection — Wi-Fi never drops.

Steps to reproduce:

  1. Start heavy upload (e.g., 80-100 Mbps upload speed).
  2. After 10-30 seconds, wired connection fails (no internet on PC).
  3. Wi-Fi on other devices works fine.
  4. Reconnect Ethernet cable → internet restored instantly.
    What I tried:
    ✅ Swapped Ethernet cable
    ✅ Fixed duplex on PC: 1 Gbps Full Duplex (disabled Energy Efficient Ethernet and Green Ethernet).
    ✅ Disabled QoS in router settings.

    System details:

    Router: TP-Link Archer AX53 (V1), firmware 1.6.2 Build 20260119.
    Windows 11.
    ISP speed: 100 Mbps down / 100 Mbps up.
    Question:
    Why does the wired connection drop only during upload while Wi-Fi works fine? Is this a duplex mismatch, buffer overflow, or a firmware bug? How can I fix it without downgrading firmware?
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Re:Internet drops on wired connection during upload (AX53 V1)
3 weeks ago

Hello @BesterVL ,

Welcome to our community.

 

Have you encountered a similar situation before updating to 1.6.2? 

May I know what network connection type is? PPPoE or dynamic IP? Do you need to add a VLAN ID when configuring the router?

 

 

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