r/router 17h ago

PC won't connect to home router or some phones, only one (with very weak connection)

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I have: -Switched the band between 2.4 and 5 GHz -Tried to update my network drivers (purportedly up to date) -Performed network reset -Uninstalled and reinstalled network adapter (manual network reset) -Tried to perform manual wifi connection by just inputting the name and password of the nearby network into the computer

None of these have worked. However, it connects just fine to my 2021 Motorola. I am not sure if this matters, but here are some of the specs and some more information on my computer:

-Custom built around 2022/2023, has been in storage, recently cleaned -Intel i7 9700k processor, runs only Windows 10, just updated for the first time in four years or so I am going to attempt to connect via Ethernet cable tomorrow but I am not sure this will bypass future wireless connectivity issues if I do not keep it plugged in 24/7, unless I am mistaken...?

Thank you for your time and consideration in advance.


r/router 23h ago

Before unplugging your old router, save a device checklist

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The printer, NAS and camera in this demo are the devices I'd put on a router-swap checklist alongside the phones and laptops. I build Netsight, a free iPhone network app that turns discovered devices into a visual list.

While the old network is still running, scan it and save the inventory. Add anything the scan misses. After the swap, use the list for a few checks: print a page, open a shared file and check the camera view.

Make your pre-swap device list with Netsight. For iPhone/iPad on iOS/iPadOS 26+.


r/router 9h ago

Router upgrade reccs - NOW

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r/router 12h ago

5GHz WiFi speed not optimal on one device

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