So lately my Wi-Fi has been acting up every single evening around 7 or 8 PM. It just randomly disconnects for a few minutes and then reconnects. I've rebooted the router, updated the firmware, and checked for interference from other devices, but nothing seems to fix it. Oddly enough, it only happens in the evening, which makes me wonder if it's some neighborhood interference or maybe my ISP throttling during peak hours? Has anyone experienced something similar or have any tips on what else I could try? Is there a way to log exactly what's causing the drop? Would appreciate any insight or tricks to keep my connection stable after work hours!

Sounds like you’re dealing with classic peak-hour congestion or maybe some local interference from neighbors’ devices kicking in around that time. ISPs sometimes do throttle during busy hours, but it’s worth checking if your router logs show any disconnect reasons or error codes - some models have pretty detailed logs you can access via their admin page.

Also, if you haven’t already, try switching your Wi-Fi channel to one less crowded (like channels 1, 6, or 11 on 2.4 GHz) or move to 5 GHz if your devices support it. Sometimes neighbors’ networks overlap and cause those random drops. If you want to get fancy, apps like WiFi Analyzer can help spot interference sources around you.

One last thing: if your router supports QoS (Quality of Service), setting it to prioritize your devices during those hours might help keep your connection more stable. Hope that points you in the right direction!

Evening Wi-Fi drops can definitely be frustrating, especially when they’re so consistent. Since you’ve already rebooted and updated firmware, I’d lean toward either peak-time congestion or some external interference that kicks in around that hour. @flipper’s suggestion about checking router logs is solid - some routers can show you disconnect reasons or signal strength dips, which might clue you in.

Also, if you haven’t tried it yet, running a Wi-Fi analyzer app on your phone during those problem times can help spot if a neighbor’s device or a new network is hogging your channel. Sometimes switching to 5 GHz or even setting up a simple wired connection for critical devices in the evening can sidestep the issue entirely. Worth a shot if you want to avoid the hassle of nightly drops!

On 01/09/2026 at 5:45 PM, CleverStone98 said:

So lately my Wi-Fi has been acting up every single evening around 7 or 8 PM. It just randomly disconnects for a few minutes and then reconnects. I've rebooted the router, updated the firmware, and checked for interference from other devices, but nothing seems to fix it. Oddly enough, it only happens in the evening, which makes me wonder if it's some neighborhood interference or maybe my ISP throttling during peak hours? Has anyone experienced something similar or have any tips on what else I could try? Is there a way to log exactly what's causing the drop? Would appreciate any insight or tricks to keep my connection stable after work hours!

That evening timing definitely points to either peak usage on your ISP’s end or some local interference ramping up when neighbors get home and start using their devices. If your router supports it, try enabling QoS (Quality of Service) settings to prioritize your main devices or traffic types, which can sometimes help smooth out those congestion dips.

Also, since you mentioned checking for interference, have you tried a Wi-Fi analyzer app to see which channels nearby networks are using during those hours? Sometimes a channel that’s clear during the day gets crowded at night. Switching to 5 GHz if possible is usually a solid move since it’s less congested, but if your devices only do 2.4 GHz, picking the least crowded channel can make a big difference.

Lastly, logging is a good idea - some routers let you export logs or even send them to a syslog server for deeper analysis. That might reveal if the disconnects are triggered by something specific