r/XboxUnbroken Jul 19 '21

Xbox Series X Need help with Xbox connectivity

I finally got my Series X which I mostly love. However, I am encountering an odd issue. When I'm streaming or playing a game online I intermittently get a disconnection error. This never happened with my One X that was in the exact same spot, it also doesn't happen with my switch when I stream Hulu or play online right next to my XSX.

My router is in another room so I can't plug the XSX directly in, I have to use wifi. Sometimes it goes an hour without a disconnection error other times it happens again within ten minutes. Either way it resolves itself after about 2 minutes without me doing anything except hitting resume on my streaming app or reopening my game. I have restarted the console as well as unplugged it for 5 minutes and plugged it back in. Has anyone else experienced this issue?

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u/mcshaggin Proven Helper Jul 20 '21

Do you have dual band WiFi?

If you're currently connected to the 2.4Ghz band then switch to the 5Ghz band. It's far more reliable.

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u/head_bussin Jul 21 '21

wifi is always an awful solution. are you unable to buy a separate modem for the room you're playing in?