On 07/07/2019 00:32, Michael J. Mahon wrote:

[Wifi improved after a router restart]

> This could be the result of the laptop “sticking” to the first channel
that
> permits good communication, which deteriorates, but remains “stuck” until
a
> restart of its Wi-Fi results in locking onto the new “best” channel.
> 
> A complex algorithm operating in a complex, changing communication
> environment can lead to unexpected behaviors.

Make sure the router isn't set to auto channel selection, as this can 
lead to a different channel being used every time it restarts.

In auto the router will decide which channel to use on the signal 
strengths of other routers _it_ can see, and pick the channel with the 
lowest competing strengths. It often wont be best choice for it's 
clients, some of which might be nearer to the other routers on the 
channel it's picked. You also get in to router wars, where they are 
regularly swapping channels, so you end up with reception varying day to
day.

Set the router to manual selection, and try each of the main 2.4GHz 
channels 1, 6 & 11, for a week each, to see which works best for all 
your clients. Keep monitoring what other access points are on that 
channel, in case of other routers set to auto coming and going.

---druck

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