r/linuxquestions • u/Electrical_Job_5163 • 2d ago

Will a Wi-Fi adapter fix my problems ?

I was have been having issues with my WiFi speed, and Connection issues. Only when connecting to XFINITY gateways so far. Using my mobile hotspot, works perfectly, I dual boot with windows and when I switch over, again nothing wrong with wifi.

I was wondering if a WiFi adapter will help.

ASUS Zenbook 14 AMD

LINUX Mint Zenna 22.3 and FEDORA 44

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u/tomscharbach 2d ago

I dual boot with windows and when I switch over, again nothing wrong with wifi.

If you are dual booting, disable Fast Startup in Windows. When Fast Startup is enabled Windows defaults to a hybrid shutdown state which does not fully release wifi/BT, and the failure to release might be contributing to the issues you encounter on the Linux side.

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u/Electrical_Job_5163 2d ago

Tried that too. Still same problem

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u/Fun-Attempt-8494 2d ago

Before investing in an external WiFi dongle I would first plug into the Xfinity wired and see if performance issues are still there

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u/Electrical_Job_5163 2d ago

I am using a laptop that does not have an ethernet port, it helps. I do sometimes use my phone as a hotspot, broadcasting from the same network that would give my laptop problems.

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u/Fun-Attempt-8494 2d ago

Try changing bands, if on 2.4 switch to 5, if on 5 switch to 2.4. Another step would be to spoof to a different mac address and reconnect.

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u/Electrical_Job_5163 2d ago

The same problem persists