Very poor wifi performance. Need new Wifi card?

[JDM42987]

Hello! 

I've been experiencing issues with my laptop's performance on the internet so I decided to test my download speed next to my wife's Macbook. Her download speed was 102mbps while mine was 18mbps. Side by side, on the same network. Is this issue a poor wifi card that needs to be upgraded or could it be something else?

Thank you!

[VigneshBordikar]

Hi there ! 

Let me make this thing clear . I AM NOT HP TECHNICIAN OR SUPPORT AGENT. I AM JUST AN OLD HP CUSTOMER. WHATEVER SOLUTIONS I SUGGEST YOU ARE DOING IT ON YOUR OWN RISK. I AM NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR ANY KIND OF FAILURE. IF YOU RAN INTO IT.

     >> Reinstall the driver.

1.  Download the WIFI driver from here > https://support.hp.com/us-en/drivers/selfservice/hp-15-dy1000-laptop-pc-series/29322765/model/293227...
2. Open device manager (Search in windows search or windows logo key + X)
3. Expand Network adapters 
4. Right click on ur WIFI driver > Uninstall device (Make sure u select 'Delete the driver software for this device') 
5. Restart the laptop
6. Now run the downloaded driver from HP 
7. Do as prompted.
8. After the driver is installed restart the laptop 
   Now optimize the wifi card 
   Steps:
9. Open device manager
10. Expand network adapters > Select your wifi adapter > right click > Properties (A new windows will pop-up)
11. in the properties window open 'Advanced" 
12. In the properties Navigate for 'Roaming Aggressiveness'  
13. Change the value to 'highest'

You are good to go then....

If u need further help on any step do let me know..

Accept this as a solution if this helps you 🙂