Wi-Fi Gets Worse When a USB 3 Device Is Connected: Test Distance First

Conceptual desk illustration of a laptop, USB hub, external drive, and Wi-Fi router

If Wi-Fi gets worse when you connect a hub or external drive, start with a repeatable comparison before replacing hardware. The useful question is whether the problem follows the connected setup, its distance from the receiver, or a particular radio band. Concept illustration. The spacing arrow suggests a comparison; it is not a measurement or … 더 읽기