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add satellite , reposition, or upgrade desktop
My ORBI has great WiFi signal throughout my 2 story home, including the second floor, on all of my devices except an older desktop HP located on the 2nd floor. As I write this, download speed on my desktop is 39 Mbps, while on my apple phone, it is about 400 Mbps. I would like to improve WiFi speed on my desktop. I could add an additional satellite, move the current satellite, or upgrade my computer which is maybe 6 years old running windows 10. I cant figure out how to determine what version of WiFi this desktop is running. What would be the best way to proceed? thanks
thecos77
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What Firmware is currently loaded?
What is the Mfr and model# of the ISP modem the NG router is connected too?
What is the size of your home? Sq Ft?
What is the distance between the router and satellite(s)? 30 feet is recommended in between them to begin with depending upon building materials when wirelessly connected.What is the Mfr and model# of the wifi adapter in the desktop PC?
You should see status of the wifi connection under the networking settings in windows.
Can the PC be wire LAN connected to the system?
thecos77 wrote:My ORBI has great WiFi signal throughout my 2 story home, including the second floor, on all of my devices except an older desktop HP located on the 2nd floor. As I write this, download speed on my desktop is 39 Mbps, while on my apple phone, it is about 400 Mbps. I would like to improve WiFi speed on my desktop. I could add an additional satellite, move the current satellite, or upgrade my computer which is maybe 6 years old running windows 10. I cant figure out how to determine what version of WiFi this desktop is running. What would be the best way to proceed? thanks
thecos77
Firmware V2.3.5.26
Arris SurfBoard Model SB6190
Sq Footage 2400
Broadcom 802.11n wireless adapter
Router to Satellite Distance, about 30 feet ,signal passes thru one wall
NOT able to run cable to this computer
Thanks, thecos77
Is there a model# of this adapter?
Is the wifi drivers for this adapter up to date?
How old is the PC?
thecos77 wrote:My ORBI has great WiFi signal throughout my 2 story home, including the second floor, on all of my devices except an older desktop HP located on the 2nd floor. As I write this, download speed on my desktop is 39 Mbps, while on my apple phone, it is about 400 Mbps. I would like to improve WiFi speed on my desktop. I could add an additional satellite, move the current satellite, or upgrade my computer which is maybe 6 years old running windows 10. I cant figure out how to determine what version of WiFi this desktop is running. What would be the best way to proceed? thanks
thecos77
Sounds like you're talking about the wifi adapter in the pc...?? If so, you should see it in the control panel area.
thecos77 wrote:.... except an older desktop HP located on the 2nd floor. As I write this, download speed on my desktop is 39 Mbps,
"Older" means different things to different people. (My elderly neighbor has a 15 year old Windows XP machine, whereas I think my five year old computer is ancient!) Depending on the age, it is possible that the HP has an ancient 2.4G WiFi card. If you can't find the computer specs, please supply the model number and we can help look for them.
"Wired" is clearly the best-performing solution, but is not always practical. Installing a new WiFi adapter might help. There are 2.4G/5G USB adapters that do not cost much.
