iPad Wi-Fi troubleshooting steps<\/a>, which work for iPhone too.<\/p>\nOlder laptops and desktop PCs may have a Wi-Fi adapter that only supports older, slower standards. On Windows, run netsh wlan show interfaces<\/code> in Terminal to see the signal strength and the link speed your adapter is using. A low “Receive rate” next to the router points to an old adapter or driver; a cheap USB Wi-Fi 6 adapter or an Ethernet cable usually fixes it.<\/p>\n<\/span>Why is my Wi-Fi so slow all of a sudden?<\/span><\/h2>\nIf speeds drop overnight with no changes at home, check these in order: an outage at your provider, a device that started a large update or backup, a router that needs a restart, or a new neighbour’s network on your channel. Bad weather and power cuts can also leave the modem on a poor connection until it restarts.<\/p>\n
<\/span>When is it time to upgrade?<\/span><\/h2>\nUpgrade the router if it is more than about five years old, can’t reach every room even when well placed, or struggles when several people stream at once. Upgrade the plan if your wired speed tests match what you pay for but it still isn’t enough for your household. Do both only after the free fixes above, since many slow Wi-Fi problems disappear with a better router spot and the right band.<\/p>\n
<\/span>FAQ<\/span><\/h2>\n<\/span>Why is my Wi-Fi slow even with full bars?<\/span><\/h3>\nFull bars only show signal strength, not how busy the airwaves are. A crowded channel, many devices on the same band, or a slow internet line can all make Wi-Fi slow despite a strong signal. Change the channel and switch to 5 GHz.<\/p>\n
<\/span>Why is my Wi-Fi so slow at night?<\/span><\/h3>\nEvenings are peak time: everyone at home and in your neighbourhood is streaming at once. If wired tests are also slower at night, the congestion is on your provider’s network; if only Wi-Fi drops, neighbouring networks may be crowding your channel.<\/p>\n
<\/span>Why is my Wi-Fi slower than Ethernet?<\/span><\/h3>\nWi-Fi loses speed to distance, walls and interference, and devices share it, while a cable gives a direct connection. Some loss is normal, but if Wi-Fi next to the router is a small fraction of your wired speed, try the fixes for band, channel and firmware.<\/p>\n
<\/span>Does restarting the router really help?<\/span><\/h3>\nYes, often. It clears memory issues and stuck connections, and can make the router pick a clearer channel. It won’t fix a router in a bad spot or a slow plan, though.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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