WiFi "Slow" Only on One Device
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Your phone is fast, but your laptop is extremely slow on the same WiFi network.
Symptoms
- Slow speed
- Buffering
- Single device affected
Possible Causes
- Old WiFi hardware (802.11n)
- Driver issue
- VPN active
Step-by-Step Fix
1
Disable VPN
A slow VPN server will bottleneck your entire connection.
2
Update WiFi Drivers
Ensure your laptop has the latest network card software.
3
Check for "Metered Connection"
Windows might be limiting bandwidth if it thinks you are on a data cap.
When to See a Technician
If the device is old, it might only support 2.4GHz, which is much slower than modern 5GHz or 6GHz WiFi.
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