Win11 doesn't work with my 5GHz network

Assimilator · Nov 11, 2023

AleXXX666 said:
i doubt OP uses WEP. as about WPA2/3, win11 could use EZ both, BUT mediatek MAYBE could have issues with wpa3, if it's there lmfao. ax201 is rock solid lol

I have the exact same WiFi card as OP and no issues with it connecting to a WPA3 router (TP-Link AXE5400). But I'm still on Windows 10.

cst1992 · Nov 11, 2023

I'm going to stay on WPA2-TKIP to maintain compatibility with other people's devices that also use this network. WPA3 is for later. The main thing right now is to be able to use 5GHz with this computer - it doesn't have a direct LAN cable to the router which is in another room.

AleXXX666 · Nov 15, 2023

cst1992 said:
I'm going to stay on WPA2-TKIP to maintain compatibility with other people's devices that also use this network. WPA3 is for later. The main thing right now is to be able to use 5GHz with this computer - it doesn't have a direct LAN cable to the router which is in another room.

i did 2 networks - 2.4 wpa2 for olders, wpa3 5.0 for normal (new)... lol

cst1992 · Nov 20, 2023

So, new router is bought, installed, and working great. My devices also accepted the new WPA3 network with no complaints. Most importantly, the Windows 11 gods are happy.

One question though: I have observed slow download speeds on my Windows 10 laptop on the new network. Wireless-only, of course (no built-in Ethernet), but instead of getting 200/200 symmetrical that is my connection, I'm getting something like 60/200.

Anyone else experienced something similar?

R-T-B · Nov 20, 2023

cst1992 said:
Anyone else experienced something similar?

No, can't say I have, but just for additional data, is that with the 2.4 or 5Ghz band?

Calenhad · Nov 21, 2023

cst1992 said:
So, new router is bought, installed, and working great. My devices also accepted the new WPA3 network with no complaints. Most importantly, the Windows 11 gods are happy.

One question though: I have observed slow download speeds on my Windows 10 laptop on the new network. Wireless-only, of course (no built-in Ethernet), but instead of getting 200/200 symmetrical that is my connection, I'm getting something like 60/200.

Anyone else experienced something similar?

First thought is device driver. Re-install/upgrade that and test again.

cst1992 · Nov 21, 2023

R-T-B said:
No, can't say I have, but just for additional data, is that with the 2.4 or 5Ghz band?

5GHz.

Regeneration · Nov 21, 2023

Making sure you're using the latest driver for the WiFi controller.

In the router, ensure you have the correct password for 5GHz and its AP settings are standard.

Try to switch 5GHz channels (DFS and regular) and bandwidth. Ensure other devices can connect to the 5GHz network so you know there is nothing wrong with it.

Its probably a driver issue and you may need to seek the latest one. I suggest looking on Station-Drivers and Windows Update Catalog website.

cst1992 · Nov 21, 2023

It's not the driver - when I change the security from WPA3 to WPA2 (actually using WPA2/WPA3-Personal, make of that what you will), I start getting the expected speed again.

I'm using Intel's Driver Support Assistant, so the drivers remain up-to-date.

Regeneration · Nov 21, 2023

cst1992 said:
It's not the driver - when I change the security from WPA3 to WPA2 (actually using WPA2/WPA3-Personal, make of that what you will), I start getting the expected speed again.

I'm using Intel's Driver Support Assistant, so the drivers remain up-to-date.

So your WiFi controller doesn't really support WPA3. Stick with WPA2 or get WiFI PCIe card.

cst1992 · Nov 21, 2023

No, thanks, what I have is good enough.

R-T-B · Nov 21, 2023

Yeah, that does not sound like something that is a hardware issue to me either. If it didn't like WPA3 it would not connect, IMO. Of course, I could be wrong, but this sounds like some kind of driver bug or something. Maybe try some other (possibly older?) versions of your client card driver? Just spitballing ideas.

cst1992 · Nov 21, 2023

I'll try some stuff later but as it's not Windows 11 and I am not seeing any immediate problems after going to WPA2/WPA3 I'm not in any hurry.
I must say though, this new router is impressive, and my desktop's card is performing very well with it, now that it's done complaining about security.
Even though I'm behind a wall (and a metal cupboard) it's performing as if I were right next to the router.

lexluthermiester · Nov 29, 2023

cst1992 said:
So, new router is bought, installed, and working great. My devices also accepted the new WPA3 network with no complaints. Most importantly, the Windows 11 gods are happy.

cst1992 said:
I'll try some stuff later but as it's not Windows 11 and I am not seeing any immediate problems after going to WPA2/WPA3 I'm not in any hurry.
I must say though, this new router is impressive, and my desktop's card is performing very well with it, now that it's done complaining about security.
Even though I'm behind a wall (and a metal cupboard) it's performing as if I were right next to the router.

So which model did you settle on?

cst1992 said:
One question though: I have observed slow download speeds on my Windows 10 laptop on the new network. Wireless-only, of course (no built-in Ethernet), but instead of getting 200/200 symmetrical that is my connection, I'm getting something like 60/200.

Anyone else experienced something similar?

This could be the channel you're using for the 5GHZ. Try a different channel and see of that helps.

cst1992 · Nov 29, 2023

lexluthermiester said:
So which model did you settle on?

Asus RT-AX53U. Cost $82.

lexluthermiester · Nov 30, 2023

cst1992 said:
Asus RT-AX53U. Cost $82.

Very nice!

cst1992 · Nov 30, 2023

Yeah, it's a bit out of league for what people spend for a router here, which is usually $15-$20.

Most of it is Chinese crap, the rest is what I was using before.

System Name	Firelance.
Processor	Threadripper 3960X
Motherboard	ROG Strix TRX40-E Gaming
Cooling	IceGem 360 + 6x Arctic Cooling P12
Memory	8x 16GB Patriot Viper DDR4-3200 CL16
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Storage	2TB WD SN850X (boot), 4TB Crucial P3 (data)
Display(s)	3x AOC Q32E2N (32" 2560x1440 75Hz)
Case	Enthoo Pro II Server Edition (Closed Panel) + 6 fans
Power Supply	Fractal Design Ion+ 2 Platinum 760W
Mouse	Logitech G602
Keyboard	Logitech G613
Software	Windows 10 Professional x64

System Name	The Sparing-No-Expense Build
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Case	Lian Li O11 Dynamic EVO White
Power Supply	Seasonic X-650 Gold PSU (SS-650KM3)
Software	Windows 11 Home 64-bit

System Name	ASUS TUF F15
Processor	Intel Core i5-10300H
Motherboard	ASUS FX506LHB
Cooling	Laptop built-in cooling lol
Memory	24GB @ 2933 Dual Channel
Video Card(s)	Intel UHD & Nvidia GTX 1650 Mobile
Storage	WD Black SN770 NVMe 1TB PCIe 4.0
Display(s)	Laptop built-in 144 Hz FHD screen
Audio Device(s)	LOGITECH 2.1-channel
Power Supply	ASUS 180W PSU (from more powerful ASUS TUF DASH F15 lol)
Mouse	Logitech G604
Keyboard	SteelSeries Apex 7 TKL
Software	Windows 11 Enterprise 21H2

System Name	The Sparing-No-Expense Build
Processor	Ryzen 5 5600X
Motherboard	Asus ROG Strix X570-E Gaming Wifi II
Cooling	Noctua NH-U12S chromax.black
Memory	32GB: 2x16GB Patriot Viper Steel 3600MHz C18
Video Card(s)	NVIDIA RTX 3060Ti Founder's Edition
Storage	500GB 970 Evo Plus NVMe, 2TB Crucial MX500
Display(s)	AOC C24G1 144Hz 24" 1080p Monitor
Case	Lian Li O11 Dynamic EVO White
Power Supply	Seasonic X-650 Gold PSU (SS-650KM3)
Software	Windows 11 Home 64-bit

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Motherboard	GIGABYTE Aorus Elite X670 AX
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Video Card(s)	XFX RX 7900 XTX Speedster Merc 310
Storage	Intel 905p Optane 960GB boot, +2x Crucial P5 Plus 2TB PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSDs
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Power Supply	FSP Hydro Ti Pro 850W
Mouse	Logitech G305 Lightspeed Wireless
Keyboard	WASD Code v3 with Cherry Green keyswitches + PBT DS keycaps
Software	Gentoo Linux x64 / Windows 11 Enterprise IoT 2024

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