The speed of a wireless network far exceeds normal cable or ADSL speed. If the speed is dropping, you may have very low signal strength or you may be getting interference . You might try changing the channel of the wireless router to see if you get better results.
If you click on your wirless connection icon, it may have a 'Link Status' tab which will probably display both signal strength and noise. That might provide a clue.
Have you tried changing channels? It is possible you are near another AP using the same channel or some other device in your area may be using the same frequency.
Other than that, I've no idea what might be happening.
ok, so the strenght of the signal is excellent; I'll be sitting next to the router and it still drops speed. I don't know if there is any intereference. I am running Inspiron 600m SXGA+; 1.7 Ghz Centrino processor; 64 MB Video card; 256 MB Memory and 30GB hard drive; DVD +CD RW Drive; ; Netgear router (don't remember the model number, but it only supports b data transfer) Router; Intel2100 Card.
@johnallg wrote:
Using a WEP key will slow things down also.
I know it does, but I use the same access point at home and at work, same ADSL provider. At work, the connection uses WEP. At home, I have left the system open. I can't tell any difference in the speed of the systems. I know there is a delay associated with encryption/decryption, but it is not apparent in normal use.
well, I installed the new intel 2100 card firmware as well as the latests firmware for the router. I also changed the channels, but still the problem persists. Also why does the connection drop even more (almost to the level of 56k modem) when Inspiron runs only on battery. I'll try calling the Netgear
You know I would recommend having router and card from the same company to avoid such incompatability issues. I have both from Dell and go not notice these differences.
ok, I have solved the problem of slower connection when only on battery. The wireless card icon has a power setting tab on which you can manually choose weather to make it optimized for performance or battery life. So, that solved that problem. Netgear said that drop in download speed is normal when you are on wireless, as did Dell. So, it seems to be something I'll just have to leave with. Also i noticed now that wireless connection drops completely sometimes when I'm only running on battery. It didn't happen when I was pluged in. All in all it's bizzare. Perhaps I should just get a different router. Any suggestions? I only need one for b transfer speeds or perhaps I should go for true mobile 1300 card?
Jerry Park
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November 13th, 2003 13:00
The speed of a wireless network far exceeds normal cable or ADSL speed. If the speed is dropping, you may have very low signal strength or you may be getting interference . You might try changing the channel of the wireless router to see if you get better results.
Mallu2u
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November 13th, 2003 14:00
Also what operating system are you using? How about the specifications about your computer?
Jerry Park
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November 13th, 2003 16:00
Have you tried changing channels? It is possible you are near another AP using the same channel or some other device in your area may be using the same frequency.
Other than that, I've no idea what might be happening.
Mallu2u
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November 13th, 2003 16:00
Which operating system are u using?
Pataren
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November 13th, 2003 16:00
Mallu2u
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November 13th, 2003 16:00
Are you upto date with all updates from microsoft. That helps as well. How abt latest drivers for your wireless card and router?
Pataren
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November 13th, 2003 16:00
ok, so the strenght of the signal is excellent; I'll be sitting next to the router and it still drops speed. I don't know if there is any intereference. I am running Inspiron 600m SXGA+; 1.7 Ghz Centrino processor; 64 MB Video card; 256 MB Memory and 30GB hard drive; DVD +CD RW Drive; ; Netgear router (don't remember the model number, but it only supports b data transfer) Router; Intel2100 Card.
hope this helps
thanks
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November 13th, 2003 17:00
Jerry Park
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November 13th, 2003 18:00
I know it does, but I use the same access point at home and at work, same ADSL provider. At work, the connection uses WEP. At home, I have left the system open. I can't tell any difference in the speed of the systems. I know there is a delay associated with encryption/decryption, but it is not apparent in normal use.
Pataren
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November 13th, 2003 22:00
well, I installed the new intel 2100 card firmware as well as the latests firmware for the router. I also changed the channels, but still the problem persists. Also why does the connection drop even more (almost to the level of 56k modem) when Inspiron runs only on battery. I'll try calling the Netgear
Mallu2u
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November 14th, 2003 16:00
This sure is strange. I have not experienced it. And Technical Support could not help you either? Ask them to transfer you Advanced Technical Support.
Mallu2u
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November 14th, 2003 17:00
You know I would recommend having router and card from the same company to avoid such incompatability issues. I have both from Dell and go not notice these differences.
-mallu2u
Pataren
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November 14th, 2003 17:00
Maybe I should get True Mobile 1300 and True Mobile 2300 router.
thanks for your help
Pataren
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Mallu2u
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November 14th, 2003 18:00
I would recommend that since I know that worked for me and I did not face any of these issues. Good luck!