Wifi Connection Low

[MimiB21]

My WIFI has always been at about 3 bars including the little dot. But I noticed recently it is now at two and I believe it is causing me problems when playing games. I've tried researching and fixing it on my own, but it only improves for a short amount of time. From what I can remember, I've tried clearing DNS, changing the properties for the WIFI adapter, trying to see if I can turn off "allow device to turn off to save power" but I can't seem to find the option at all, and applying manual DNS settings. I can't seem to find a permanent fix, help will be appreciated, please and thank you.

[Paul_Tikkanen]

If your notebook has the Mediatek MT7921 Wi-Fi adapter, the only suggestion I can offer would be to update the Wi-Fi driver to the latest version HP currently has:

Version 3.0.1.1337

sp173639.exe

[Bill_To]

Greetings @MimiB21 

Have you tested Laptop WIFI signal strength/stability at various distances from the router?

Maybe you are using the Laptop in a dead zone or a weak router signal area of your home.

The allow device to save power setting should be in Device Manager>Network adapter. Properties>Power management.

Or check the Advanced Tab for additional WIFI adapter settings.

Regards

[MimiB21]

I have just tried that, it didn't fix.

[MimiB21]

I have always been across the house and didn't have issues until recently, and there are absolutely no options for that. No power management tab or option in advanced.

[Bill_To]

Greetings @MimiB21 

Try @Paul_Tikkanen's driver update if you have not done this.

Maybe it's time for a new, more powerful, router??

Or you might need to upgrade to a higher ISP bandwidth package.

I've upgraded to a very fast (up to 1000 Mbps) downlink offered by my ISP. My home WIFI connections, using a very good retail router, are very fast and stable.

Regards