Hello,

 

I am having some speed issues with my wireless network...specifically my Intel PRO/Wireless 2200BG wireless card. 

 

I have an Inspiron 9300 (2 months old) (and an IBM T43 (also 2 months old))...both using the Intel 2200bg internal wireless card.  My router is a Linksys BEFW11S4 (802.11b)

 

A few weeks ago (while using my IBM) I noticed that the network speed seemed extremely slow, so I switched to a wired connection...speed problem resolved...sort of.  I went to the various "speed test" web sites and found that my wired connection was approx 10 times faster than my wireless connection.  I then tried the exact same "tests" with my Dell laptop and had similar results...wired connection 10x faster than wireless.

 

Then, out of curiosity, I installed my original Linksys WPC11 802.11b wireless notebook adapter and disabled the internal Intel card...speed issue resolved...on both laptops.

 

Anyone have any idea why the Intel card (with "newer" technology) is slower than my (old technology)  Linksys adapter?

 

Could it have anything to do with the "wireless-B network" and the "dual" B/G card?

 

I have the latest drivers installed for the Intel card and have the latest firmware installed on the Linksys router.

 

These issues occur on both laptops, whether I'm running on AC or Battery power....and I have the "Power Management property set to "maximum" performance and the transmit power set to "Highest" (the default value)...and all other properties are set to the default value as well. 

 

Has anyone else experience this?

 

I'm ok using the old adapter, but I'm kinda bummed that I paid for an internal card that performs worse than my old adapter.  Plus I liked the idea of no longer having something sticking out the side of my computer.

 

Thanks in advance for any suggestions,

 

scott