I just tried it on my cell phone (Samsung S21). I turned off cellular, and WiFi only. I did a speed test, and it got repeatedly 300+Mbps speeds. So, the WiFi router is putting out the speed, but the Ubuntu PC and Panda USB WiFi are not making the grade.
Any ideas?
Thanks.
I’d say most likely the Panda USB WiFi adapter isn’t cutting the mustard.
WiFi adapters have to be capable of the speed and bandwidth.
I don’t know what WiFi adapters are a good choice to get.
Find someone you know who is using a WiFi adapter that is getting the speed you have and see how it works on your internet.
Read the advice here
If this a desktop computer use a wired connection.
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Well, yeah, of course. But, that is not the solution to a wireless problem. I’m in an old house, and wiring is “difficult” at best. I honestly thought WiFi would allow me to circumvent all the wiring issues.
Remove the Panda device
Try Hotspot & Tethering from your Samsung S21
What wifi chip are you using?
You could look into wifi extenders and mesh networks. They could improve coverage in you home. You could also try using a powerline or MoCA network.
I live in a 100 year old house and I’m in my 70s.
Wiring can be a challenge and difficult .
Tack the Ethernet cable around the door trim like they did phone lines back in the old days.
I’m pretty sure it was one of the recommended ones. It came with the Panda USB.
The distance is probably less than 30 feet, so an extender is not necessary. Also, my son’s laptop a room over got 260 with the built-in WiFi.
Hard wired is always better, but that is not the answer to “Why doesn’t my Ubuntu WiFi work properly?” Nor are the above suggestions. This is a BRAND NEW WiFi 6 router, which replaced a slower, but working, WiFi 5 router, both NetGear.
Give us the Panda model number so we can check it out and maybe give you an answer.
Thanks.
I doubt Panda make WiFi chips. If you run
sudo lshw -C network
You’ll see the chip
Is there a newer firmware on the Internet maybe. Have you tried setting the connection speed in the terminal? Have you tried rebooting your router?
Yes, rebooted router. Other devices within same distance work at high speed. Panda support says it is them, and it is a cheapo antenna (basically). Ugh. Was hoping to avoid hard-wiring.
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