Is Your Wireless Display Adapter Lagging? 3 Ways to Fix It

What you’ll learn in this article:

-The most common causes why your adapter is lagging

-Methods to solve the lagging issues 

Is your wireless adapter slow, and the performance is bad? Does it keep lagging? What is the reason the wireless adapter is lagging so much?

Imagine when you try to show off some funny videos from your device on a TV during a get-together. You cast the much-anticipated video through a wireless display adapter but it just keeps lagging - a total buzzkill.

Or, during an important meeting at work, you try to showcase a video through wireless screencasting and the lag issues nearly ruin your perfect proposal.

To ensure the smoothness of using a wireless display adapter, there are a few things you may need to check to prevent the worst case.

1. Check that the Power Supply is Enough and Stable

One of the most common factors is that you might be powering your wireless display adapter the wrong way.

Wireless display adapters come in many shapes and forms, like dongle shapes, USB shapes, and cable shapes. 

Powering method varies depending on the brand and model you use, so properly read the instruction guide again and check if you are plugging it the wrong way or under lower rated voltage.

For EZCast adapters, please make sure you power them by an external power adapter, rather than the USB port of a TV because some USB ports from TV power supplies may not be stable enough.

2. Try to Connect and Cast Via 5GHz Wi-Fi Signal

Another common issue you might encounter is having a bandwidth limitation. Wireless devices (including your display adapter) can use two different bands to communicate: 2.4Ghz and 5Ghz.  The 2.4GHz frequency is considerably more crowded than the 5GHz frequency, and devices on 2.4GHz experience a great deal more interference than devices on 5GHz. In general, deploying on the 5GHz frequency is a better option since there are more channels to use to isolate yourself from other networks and fewer interference sources.

While the 5GHz band is faster and stabler than the 2.4GHz band, you need to check if your wireless display adapter supports it, as some older dongles may only support 2.4GHz. 

Also, check the bandwidth that your router supports.  Please be aware that your dongle can only use the 5GHz band if your router also broadcasts on the 5GHz band. Therefore, if your router only supports 2.4GHz, you might be stuck with it and have to upgrade your plan.

If both your router and your adapter support 5GHz, connect to it to have a smoother connection.

High activity and traffic can also be a cause of wireless band limitations. For example, all your household products connect to the same Wi-Fi you are using, or when people use the same Wi-Fi as you do.

This is where double-band wireless display adapters may be useful. They allow you to easily change the network you are connecting to depending on the situation. If you would like to try one, EZCast 2 is an effective and affordable option. 

3. Don't Connect Over the Wall or from Too Far Away.

 The location of your wireless display adapter could be in an area that doesn’t connect well with your router. 

Therefore, you should also keep in mind that some surfaces, such as metal walls or dense materials, will degrade your connection. Keep your wireless display adapter and router in a more open area where walls will not interfere with the connection.

If it is possible, try to be as close as you can to your router. The closer you are to your router, the better the connection will be. 

Which is the Best Method?

Every case is unique, so try each method until you find the one that works best for you. However, if your wireless display keeps lagging no matter what you do, consider upgrading to a new wireless display adapter. EZCast offers a variety of options for your specific needs. 

If you are thinking of buying a new wireless display adapter, check this catalog for the best and most cost-effective options.

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