Slow WIFI on my laptop (Intel wifi 6E), but OK on another with just 6


A positive update - for anyone interested.

On a Dell forum someone suggested stopping any 'Killer' services. I had Killer Analytics and Killer Network running. As soon as I stop these my Wi-Fi speed increases, from around 25/27mbps to 100mbps! I don't have the technical know-how to understand why and also (with the Killer services stopped) the WiFi icon in the taskbar looks like it has a poor connection - but my speed has quadrupled!

So, I'll be keeping the Killer Services off. I've been doing this for a week now and I can't see anything detrimental for doing so.
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Windows 11
    Computer type
    Laptop
    Manufacturer/Model
    Dell
    Memory
    32g
RD Mercer said:
It’s probably just the limitation of your 10/100 mb ethernet port. My Dell laptop is the same, you’re doing wrong here, Dell basically saving a few cents. If I use a usb Wi-Fi adapter, my speed will increase to around 450 mbps.
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What's an ethernet port got to do with wifi?
 

My Computers

System One System Two

  • OS
    Windows 11 build 10.0.22635.4515 Beta / WSL 2 running Ubuntu
    Computer type
    Laptop
    Manufacturer/Model
    Dell Inspiron 14 5430
    CPU
    Intel i7-1355U
    Motherboard
    Dell 0GMW80
    Memory
    16GB
    Graphics Card(s)
    Intel Iris XE
    Sound Card
    Realtek
    Monitor(s) Displays
    Dell 14", LG 32" Curved Wide screen monitor and LG Ultrawide 26"
    Screen Resolution
    1920 x 1200 @ 60Hz, 1920 x 1080 @ 100Hz and 2560 x 1080 @ 60Hz
    Hard Drives
    Samsung 990 Pro 1TB NVME Gen 4 M.2 SSD
    PSU
    Dell
    Case
    Dell
    Cooling
    Dell
    Keyboard
    Dell KM3322W
    Mouse
    Dell Trackpad or Dell KM3322W
    Internet Speed
    900mb down / 400mb up FTTP
    Browser
    Edge 132.0.2957.11
    Antivirus
    Windows Defender
    Other Info
    Windows 365
    1TB OneDrive
    Outlook Classic
    Visual Studio Code running in WSL
    Python 3.13
    Macrium Reflect X
    Samsung Magician
    Garmin Express
    Dell TB16 Thunderbolt dock
    WSL
    WEI Score: 8.3
  • Operating System
    Windows 11
    Computer type
    Tablet
    Manufacturer/Model
    Microsoft Surface Pro 7
    CPU
    Core i5 - 1035G4
    Motherboard
    Microsoft
    Memory
    8GB
    Graphics card(s)
    Intel Iris Plus
    Monitor(s) Displays
    Surface touch
    Screen Resolution
    2736 x 1824
    Hard Drives
    128GB
    PSU
    Microsoft
    Case
    Microsoft Keyboard
    Cooling
    None
    Mouse
    Microsoft Arc Intellimouse
    Keyboard
    Microsoft Surface Keyboard
    Internet Speed
    900mb / 400mb FTTP
    Browser
    Edge
    Antivirus
    Windows Defender
NB008 said:
A positive update - for anyone interested.

On a Dell forum someone suggested stopping any 'Killer' services. I had Killer Analytics and Killer Network running. As soon as I stop these my Wi-Fi speed increases, from around 25/27mbps to 100mbps! I don't have the technical know-how to understand why and also (with the Killer services stopped) the WiFi icon in the taskbar looks like it has a poor connection - but my speed has quadrupled!

So, I'll be keeping the Killer Services off. I've been doing this for a week now and I can't see anything detrimental for doing so.
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I also noticed in an earlier post that you only have Wi-Fi 4 which is 802.11n, you'll get much better speeds with Wi-Fi 5 or 6 which is 802.11ac or 802.11ax. I just cancelled my BT which used a Smart Hub 2 which was Wi-Fi 5 and now have FTTP which gives me 900mbps to the router and about 818mbps wirelessly. Not sure which router you have but ask BT for a newer one.
 

My Computers

System One System Two

  • OS
    Windows 11 build 10.0.22635.4515 Beta / WSL 2 running Ubuntu
    Computer type
    Laptop
    Manufacturer/Model
    Dell Inspiron 14 5430
    CPU
    Intel i7-1355U
    Motherboard
    Dell 0GMW80
    Memory
    16GB
    Graphics Card(s)
    Intel Iris XE
    Sound Card
    Realtek
    Monitor(s) Displays
    Dell 14", LG 32" Curved Wide screen monitor and LG Ultrawide 26"
    Screen Resolution
    1920 x 1200 @ 60Hz, 1920 x 1080 @ 100Hz and 2560 x 1080 @ 60Hz
    Hard Drives
    Samsung 990 Pro 1TB NVME Gen 4 M.2 SSD
    PSU
    Dell
    Case
    Dell
    Cooling
    Dell
    Keyboard
    Dell KM3322W
    Mouse
    Dell Trackpad or Dell KM3322W
    Internet Speed
    900mb down / 400mb up FTTP
    Browser
    Edge 132.0.2957.11
    Antivirus
    Windows Defender
    Other Info
    Windows 365
    1TB OneDrive
    Outlook Classic
    Visual Studio Code running in WSL
    Python 3.13
    Macrium Reflect X
    Samsung Magician
    Garmin Express
    Dell TB16 Thunderbolt dock
    WSL
    WEI Score: 8.3
  • Operating System
    Windows 11
    Computer type
    Tablet
    Manufacturer/Model
    Microsoft Surface Pro 7
    CPU
    Core i5 - 1035G4
    Motherboard
    Microsoft
    Memory
    8GB
    Graphics card(s)
    Intel Iris Plus
    Monitor(s) Displays
    Surface touch
    Screen Resolution
    2736 x 1824
    Hard Drives
    128GB
    PSU
    Microsoft
    Case
    Microsoft Keyboard
    Cooling
    None
    Mouse
    Microsoft Arc Intellimouse
    Keyboard
    Microsoft Surface Keyboard
    Internet Speed
    900mb / 400mb FTTP
    Browser
    Edge
    Antivirus
    Windows Defender
markw51 said:
What's an ethernet port got to do with wifi?
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Well technically, they both work off your internet provider. :-) Anything else!
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Windows 10 LTSB & 11 Pro 23H2 & Windows 7 Pro and Ultimate.
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    Manufacturer/Model
    Alienware PC
    CPU
    Intel i7 4790K
    Motherboard
    ASROCK Z97 EXTREME4
    Memory
    32GB DDR3 1600 MHz
    Graphics Card(s)
    ATI Radeon HD 7770 2GB GDDR5
    Sound Card
    Onboard
    Monitor(s) Displays
    SAMSUNG UE57 Series 28-Inch 4K UHD
    Hard Drives
    SAMSUNG 970 EVO PLUS M.2
    PSU
    EVGA 850 watt
    Case
    Alienware Area 51 Black Tower Case
    Keyboard
    HyperX - Alloy Elite 2 Mechanical Gaming Keyboard.
    Mouse
    Microsoft Wireless
    Internet Speed
    1.2 GHz
    Browser
    Chrome..Edge..Firefox
NB008 said:
A positive update - for anyone interested.

On a Dell forum someone suggested stopping any 'Killer' services. I had Killer Analytics and Killer Network running. As soon as I stop these my Wi-Fi speed increases, from around 25/27mbps to 100mbps! I don't have the technical know-how to understand why and also (with the Killer services stopped) the WiFi icon in the taskbar looks like it has a poor connection - but my speed has quadrupled!

So, I'll be keeping the Killer Services off. I've been doing this for a week now and I can't see anything detrimental for doing so.
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that's interesting for sure. glad you found a solution and thanks for posting it.
 

My Computers

System One System Two

  • OS
    Windows 11 Pro
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    Manufacturer/Model
    Custom Built
    CPU
    Ryzen 7 5700 X3D
    Motherboard
    MSI MPG B550 GAMING PLUS
    Memory
    64 GB DDR4 3600mhz Gskill Ripjaws V
    Graphics Card(s)
    RTX 4070 Super , 12GB VRAM Asus EVO Overclock
    Monitor(s) Displays
    Gigabyte M27Q (rev. 2.0) 2560 x 1440 @ 170hz HDR
    Hard Drives
    2TB Samsung nvme ssd
    2TB XPG nvme ssd
    PSU
    CORSAIR RMx SHIFT Series™ RM750x 80 PLUS Gold Fully Modular ATX Power Supply
    Case
    CORSAIR 3500X ARGB Mid-Tower ATX PC Case – Black
    Cooling
    ID-COOLING FROSTFLOW X 240 CPU Water Cooler
    Internet Speed
    900mbps DOWN, 100mbps UP
  • Operating System
    Chrome OS
    Computer type
    Laptop
    Manufacturer/Model
    HP Chromebook
    CPU
    Intel Pentium Quad Core
    Memory
    4GB LPDDR4
    Monitor(s) Displays
    14 Inch HD SVA anti glare micro edge display
    Hard Drives
    64 GB emmc
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