High Packet loss when using Wifi.

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Hid3nz

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Hello! I have recently been facing issues with wifi stability. So, the story is quite long, but, eh, it started like before 5-7 months. I am playing online games on my desktop, such as Dota 2, so good ping and no packet loss is essential. I had to use wifi adapter then, and then it was so unstable, that I decided to take a cable and connect pc to router with it. Like 10m long one. Router was in other room. Wall between router and PC was from wood, no metal or smth, so there shouldn't be a problem. After connecting cable, it worked perfect. Now, i have moved pc to 2nd floor and there is no such option as cable, and that's why I bought a new, stronger tp link adapter with antenna, to get really good signal. And my PC is right above the router, signal is full, but I have HUGE packet loss and quite high ping. I tried to set up my other router, which is quite old, but still was worth giving a shot - didnt work.
TL;DR My pc is upstairs, router downstairs, big packet loss, and unusually high ping. There are no other wifi signals on same channel or at all. There are 4 devices connected to wifi, from which 3 are smartphones and I know they definately aren't a problem.
Any tips?
 
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it may just be that the signal is still being blocked by the walls and floors even though it still shows full connection, i had the exact same issue a year ago, i play csgo a lot and that also requires very low latency and ping and i had so many instances of high ping spikes that i could not take it anymore and bought a powerline adapter, that will likely be the best option for you as your said ethernet is not an option, a powerline adapter will be better than any sort of wifi adapter even with extension hardware, powerline works by sending the signal from the router through the wiring in your home to the other adpater plugged in upstairs to your PC, you plug one small ethernet cable in the first adapter from the router then plug the...
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it may just be that the signal is still being blocked by the walls and floors even though it still shows full connection, i had the exact same issue a year ago, i play csgo a lot and that also requires very low latency and ping and i had so many instances of high ping spikes that i could not take it anymore and bought a powerline adapter, that will likely be the best option for you as your said ethernet is not an option, a powerline adapter will be better than any sort of wifi adapter even with extension hardware, powerline works by sending the signal from the router through the wiring in your home to the other adpater plugged in upstairs to your PC, you plug one small ethernet cable in the first adapter from the router then plug the second adapter in upstairs and connect it to your pc through a small ethernet cable(all included) then connect and your wifi days and issues will be over
 
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TMTOWTSAC

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If you've had the same problem with 2 routers and 2 adapters I'd look for sources of interference. Common culprits include electric motors, dimming circuits, fluorescent and LED lighting, and any large draw appliances and wiring. Also anything with a short or improperly grounded devices. Since you've had the same problem with the computer in different locations, look for anything near the router first. If you can, try moving the router around even if it's only a few feet in any given direction.
 
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