Wi-Fi connection issue automatically with my key/dongle at startup
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Hello everyone,
I received my PC a few days ago, and since I have no choice but to use Wi-Fi, I was forced to buy a Wi-Fi USB adapter, specifically a TP-LINK Archer T4U. However, I can't get it to work properly: to summarize my issue, my adapter does not connect automatically to Wi-Fi; it only shows a globe icon (indicating disconnection). I want to clarify that I did check the "connect automatically" box when adding my Wi-Fi on the computer.
I have downloaded the latest drivers directly from the TP-Link site, and I couldn't really find a case similar to mine, even though it seems quite common.
I have been analyzing the situation for several days now and have some hypotheses and thoughts:
1. Before this situation, my Wi-Fi USB adapter would "unplug" and replug itself randomly. Since I reinstalled the drivers, this problem is no longer occurring, but it could just be luck. From what I've seen, it could have been a problem with a Realtek program called USBSwitch, which I was able to disable.
2. My router has a recurring issue that often forces me to restart my connection after losing internet access, regardless of the device used. Despite this, it doesn't really explain why the adapter cannot automatically connect to my network (the LED on it does indicate that it's searching after startup, before I manually connect). It could be a range issue, but I doubt it.
3. Stupid theory: I was wondering if my PC was "too fast" during startup, causing my Archer adapter to take longer to boot. But again, the network only connects when I connect to Wi-Fi myself, and the LED clearly indicates it's searching for known networks.
4. I also noticed that my adapter tries to connect to my network on the lock screen, with "connecting" displayed to my Wi-Fi network. The only problem is that my network shows no bars, as if it's out of range, resulting in a failed connection. Once that operation fails, the network gets its "bars" back, and I can manually reconnect.
5. I tried messing around with the services and automatically enabling some that might be related to the issue, such as "network connection" or "WLAN configuration service". Even though some wouldn't start automatically, it didn't resolve the problem.
I don't know if this problem is recurring or just normal. In any case, this happens regardless of the network, and the same thing occurs if I connect my phone as a Wi-Fi hotspot. The USB modem connection works instantly upon startup, so I don't think there's an issue with a driver from the motherboard or anything else. I'm open to any troubleshooting if it can at least help me understand the issue. I have a video to explain my point if that could help you.
Thank you for reading,
VICTORY2828
I received my PC a few days ago, and since I have no choice but to use Wi-Fi, I was forced to buy a Wi-Fi USB adapter, specifically a TP-LINK Archer T4U. However, I can't get it to work properly: to summarize my issue, my adapter does not connect automatically to Wi-Fi; it only shows a globe icon (indicating disconnection). I want to clarify that I did check the "connect automatically" box when adding my Wi-Fi on the computer.
I have downloaded the latest drivers directly from the TP-Link site, and I couldn't really find a case similar to mine, even though it seems quite common.
I have been analyzing the situation for several days now and have some hypotheses and thoughts:
1. Before this situation, my Wi-Fi USB adapter would "unplug" and replug itself randomly. Since I reinstalled the drivers, this problem is no longer occurring, but it could just be luck. From what I've seen, it could have been a problem with a Realtek program called USBSwitch, which I was able to disable.
2. My router has a recurring issue that often forces me to restart my connection after losing internet access, regardless of the device used. Despite this, it doesn't really explain why the adapter cannot automatically connect to my network (the LED on it does indicate that it's searching after startup, before I manually connect). It could be a range issue, but I doubt it.
3. Stupid theory: I was wondering if my PC was "too fast" during startup, causing my Archer adapter to take longer to boot. But again, the network only connects when I connect to Wi-Fi myself, and the LED clearly indicates it's searching for known networks.
4. I also noticed that my adapter tries to connect to my network on the lock screen, with "connecting" displayed to my Wi-Fi network. The only problem is that my network shows no bars, as if it's out of range, resulting in a failed connection. Once that operation fails, the network gets its "bars" back, and I can manually reconnect.
5. I tried messing around with the services and automatically enabling some that might be related to the issue, such as "network connection" or "WLAN configuration service". Even though some wouldn't start automatically, it didn't resolve the problem.
I don't know if this problem is recurring or just normal. In any case, this happens regardless of the network, and the same thing occurs if I connect my phone as a Wi-Fi hotspot. The USB modem connection works instantly upon startup, so I don't think there's an issue with a driver from the motherboard or anything else. I'm open to any troubleshooting if it can at least help me understand the issue. I have a video to explain my point if that could help you.
Thank you for reading,
VICTORY2828
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Hi,
why no other choice but to use wifi?
Aren't you at home?
Are you connected to a box, a public network?
You’re talking about a crappy router, what’s that thing?
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Hey brupala,
1. No choice of Wi-Fi because my router is on the floor below, and it's impossible to run an Ethernet cable to my box.
2. I’m connected to a box, specifically SFR. Private network.
3. I have a connection that constantly drops, or regularly if I do too many things on the network at the same time, like playing online and chatting on Discord, I stay connected to the network but I lose Internet. And the paradox is that I can talk on Discord and I know my connection is going to fail because I can’t access a web page. One of my theories is that the upload speed of my box is very low compared to my download speed (60Mb/s download for 2Mb/s upload), but we haven’t really found a solution to fix the problem.-
It's always possible to run a cable, more or less difficult, but still possible.
If not, do you know that there are powerline adapters (or powerline plugs for the clueless)?
A speed of 60 up 2/down looks like a cable connection (or fake fiber), it won't last long now, SFR is in the process of replacing all that with real fiber at home, thankfully, it was about time...
That said,
many people, including myself, have much lower upload speed (and download too) and fortunately, it doesn't prevent us from using the internet; otherwise, not many people could do so. -
I have thought a lot about powerline adapters, and it seems to be an effective alternative. But for now, I don't really have the means to invest in a kit, so Wi-Fi will have to do for the moment...
I confirm for the "fake fiber"! It certainly looks like it, or maybe something like VDSL, something like that. I know that my speed doubled almost a year ago, but there has been no improvement in the quality or stability of the Wi-Fi. Nevertheless, I don't know if the mediocrity of my network is enough to justify why I can't connect automatically, or why it doesn't work every time...
Thanks again for your reply. -
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I therefore tried to forget the network and reconnect. And something that has happened to me a few times occurred: a loop where the key tries to connect, the network shows that it has no "bars", and the key "unplugs" and plugs back in by itself. Then the loop happens until a moment when it works again.
But I found something interesting, which just happened at the moment I am writing this message: my mouse also unplugs and plugs back in at the same time as my Wi-Fi key. I thought it was a coincidence the first time, but it just happened again. Maybe an issue with the motherboard driver? Or the BIOS even though I don't really see the connection it could have... -
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