Internet drops on wired connection during upload (AX53 V1)
Internet drops on wired connection during upload (AX53 V1)
Tags:
#Network Connectivity
#error
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:
- Start heavy upload (e.g., 80-100 Mbps upload speed).
- After 10-30 seconds, wired connection fails (no internet on PC).
- Wi-Fi on other devices works fine.
- 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), firmware1.6.2 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?
