AX1800 USB adapter - slow internet speed

AX1800 USB adapter - slow internet speed

AX1800 USB adapter - slow internet speed
AX1800 USB adapter - slow internet speed
2025-01-20 16:41:14
Model: Archer TX20U Plus  
Hardware Version: V1
Firmware Version:

Desktop PC, USB 2.0/3.0 ports, Windows 10 Pro updated, desktop about 3 years old

 

Using AX1800 - Archer TX20U-Plus - hardware version is 1.6

 

Adapter plugged into blue 3.0 port.

 

Using fast.com and speedtest.com speed is 25Mbps up and 15Mbps down.

 

downloaded latest drivers from TP-Link; no change in speed

 

downloaded Dell Support Assistance, ran all scans, update OS, software, and hardware - no change in speed

 

other wi-fi devices, including my laptop, are getting 300+Mbps;   access point is 10' away

 

Suggestions?

 

 

Thanks!

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Re:AX1800 USB adapter - slow internet speed
2025-01-20 19:15:24

  @AugTech figured it out with trial and error.  

 

band steering needs to be off.  I already had a 2.5Ghz only network.  Connected to that and got over 100Mbs (up from <25Mbps).  Created a 5.0Ghz network only and got speeds close to 300Mbs.

 

i rarely use the 2.5Ghz and decided to try it on a whim.  works great with the just created 5.0 only wi-fi.

 

Thanks!

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