Why does the connection speed slow down?

When I first start up the laptop, the wireless network connection tray icon shows the speed as 54 Mbps. After several minutes, it drops and fluctuates between 1 and 18 Mbps, spending a lot of time at 1 and 2 Mbps. Signal strength is always shown as "excellent" as the wireless router is just across the room.

Is the tray icon tool accurate? If so, why does the connection speed slow down?

Thanks.

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Posted 5 years ago by shepard97504 in Wireless Networking

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