[lubuntu-users] Slow WIFI Connection in linux

[Lars Noodén]

On 08/23/2016 07:35 AM, Aere Greenway wrote:
> On 08/22/2016 09:08 PM, TheBlueTunicGuy . wrote:
>> I've tried new drivers and wlan settings but they have't worked i was
>> wondering if you had any other advice
>>
>>
> It would be better if you supplied more details, such as what wireless
> you're using.
[snip]

Yes, more details are needed, but (guessing) in general if you are still
using 2.4GHz then you could/should switch to 5GHz and turn off 2.4GHz
all together.  There are more channels there and they do not overlap.

You can see what is around you with iwlist:

  sudo iwlist wlan0 scan | grep -E 'ESSID|Frequency'

A very common cause of poor wi-fi performance is channel interference in
th 2.4GHz band and it may be that your neighbors are using channels
interfering with your usage.  Many access points have firmware
misconfigured to choose almost at random a 2.4GHz channel rather than
being nailed down to 1, 6, or 11.  So in that case, if you can't move to
5GHz, it's best to choose a channel 5 steps away from your neighbor's.
Failing that, choose the same channel, not an adjacent one.  See:

  http://www.metageek.com/training/resources/why-channels-1-6-11.html

Other factors that can interfere in the 2.4GHz range are very close
bluetooth devices and microwave ovens (when running)

Regards,
Lars