WiFi Drops Out

Sounds like poor signal
To check the signal strength of a Wi-Fi connection using Command Prompt, use these steps:

1. Open Start.
2. Search for Command Prompt and click the top result to open the app.
3. Type the following command to view the Wi-Fi signal strength and press Enter:
   netsh wlan show interfaces
   
4. See the Signal field to determine the signal quality. (If the output number is equal or higher than 80, then the strength of the signal is good.)
   
   try when working and drops post results
   

Your windows is old try updating to latest version got and hit update https://www.microsoft.com/en-gb/soft...load/windows10

At 60 its on the edge and can drop when someone walks past have you check to see if there are any other routers close on the same channel as that will make it worse the MS store has free wifi signal testers

Goto ms store search for WiFi analyser or similar a few will show channels around you and best for you

The best is to use the powerline adapters which gives you cable and also wifi TP-Link AV500 600 Mbps 2 Port Powerline Adapter - 2 Pack - Laptops Direct

asallwey said:

I have a Dell 17" laptop, fresh load of w10 Home (v2004, build 1901) and alleged updated drivers, Verizon fios through a Verizon Actiontec M1424WR router, 3 floor house, router on 1st, S end room (and no it can't move due to cabling, etc), whew.

I'll be using the laptop on the 3rd floor, N bedroom diagonally, maybe 60' away, late evening, working fine for maybe 1/2 hour. Then it drops out, I'll wave it around or sometimes have to go into the hallway to reestablish connection. This also happens with my old Dell 630 running XP. Once reestablished it's fine again for a while.

What the heck is going on???

Maybe a pad online, but usually the only wifi device as all desktop computers are hardwired.

Any thoughts??

Hi Alex,

Welcome to TenForums.

As you likely know, wifi is a simple system, however; there are many little details that can seriously degrade performance. Wifi signal propagation inside of any enclosed space such as a building, apartment or house can be influenced by a myriad of internal structures or objects (drywall, steel-beams, or metal cabinets).

Also, signal propagation in any space especially with obstructions reacts differently dependent on the channel used. That is why channel selection can be very important in optimizing any wifi network.

I like to troubleshoot wifi propagation problems with an app on my Android phone. This gives me the flexibility to co-locate the phone next to a preferred wifi reception location (laptop) or troubleshoot problems at any remote site.

This app will show which wifi channel has the best receive level at any specific location. I may choose to compromise on my preferred channel number based on reception in the living room versus the family room or possibly discover a channel that is received well in both locations.

Wifi Analyzer – Apps on Google Play




Another consideration is the wifi router location. If you have the flexibility to move the router, sometimes even a short distance of a couple of feet will improve the performance.

As you've also discovered, one of your neighbors might be using the same channel. Any good wifi analyzer app should be able to display signal receive level and channel number. The current receive level of any neighbors wifi will likely fluctuate and for this reason, it's usually best to avoid this channel and choose another for your network.

This is Nirsoft's wifi analyzer.

WifiInfoView - WiFi Scanner for Windows 10/7/8/Vista




Please update your thread after you get everything optimized. This info could also help someone else.
Cheers,

Michael