I change the setting on my router to 20mhz and the setting on Intel 6200 adapter to 20mhz and that gave me faster file transfer speeds but when i change the Intel adapter back to auto and left the router on 20mhz i got faster still...
I have the same problem with my DW1510 Wireless N WI-FI card , I also brought my misses a HP laptop and that is working flawless great wireless speeds.
My router is DIR-855 router (D-Link)
When I Connect my speed is 72mbps and then drops to 65mpbs and transfer are so slow it as brought me here and to search google and I see reports of this wireless card not performing the way it should be..please advise i have not had the laptop more than 4 days...
thanks Day
It is just the solution for my problem, Thanks for your sharing! It's comprehensive.
I would like to thank everyone who has contributed their experiences to this topic. I had not been aware of these issues until after I received and began setting up my new Vostro 3500 last week with the (now infamous) DW1501. Like everyone else has reported, I can not connect to a (new) Linksys E3000 router (simultaneous dual band) at any speed faster than 72 Mbps, even when only a few feet away. My 3+ year-old laptop had no problem connecting at 300 Mbps under the same conditions.
As soon as I ran a Google search, this thread came up and it was very enlightening. FYI, if you go to the Windows 7 x64 downloads page for the vostro, you can still find the original specs for the DW1501 stating it supports 5 GHz.. I saved the page as a PDF if anyone needs it.
Thanks to the discussion here, I contacted Dell support via email explaining the problem and requesting the Intel 6300 as a replacement. I received a response within a few hours (on a Sunday) stating that while they could confirm my purchase, since my system was so new, the contract was not yet in the system, but as soon as it could be verified (within 2-3 days), they would be sending out the Intel card. I will follow up on this thread and let you know the results.
I'm an IT consultant by trade with my own business for the last 6+ years, and Dell has consistently been the most reliable product out there for my clients. I am in hopes that Dell will not let me down with this issue.
Just to confuse the situation a little more, I am running a one day old XPS 15 Laptop. It has an Intel 6200 wireless NIC and a Linksys E3000 router I get speed between 120 and 300 ms depending on where I am in my house. However the speed is meaningless, when I connect to the Internet since my broadband connection is 30 ms, which becomes the limiting factor. Therefore unless your laptop is on an internal network, or you have a viable Internet connection above 50 ms the speed is meaningless. I use 802.11n not for its speed but rather for the improved range
yes that is true for the internet and internal network, I need the speeds to move large files from server to computers and laptops and everyone knows wireless is slower compared to wired over any network when transferring files so the wireless speeds have a vital role in my network...
"Therefore unless your laptop is on an internal network, or you have a viable Internet connection above 50 ms the speed is meaningless." which is exactly what I posted
As a follow-up to my earlier post, Dell responded and overnighted me a refurbished Intel Ultimate 6300N (not an issue since I bought my Vostro as a refurb off Dell's Outlet Center). I received the new card yesterday, dropped it in, and installed the latest drivers from Intel. HUGE difference. In the same room as the router, I hit 300Mbps and downstairs 150Mbps. I attribute the slower speed downstairs (compared to my previous laptop, which had an Intel 4965 AGN) to the lack of a third antenna in the Vostro, something I will correct at a later date so I don't void the warranty.
I have just about had it will Dell's poor support. I have been on the phone for 3+ hours now I have the same issue as the orig poster. DW1501 in a studio 1558 it will only connect at 72mbps in 802.11 N mode. It will not go faster nor slower. I have been disconnected twice from support and have had to call back in and explain the issue over and over to 5 or 6 departments now. I told them about this post and none of them will look at it no matter what i say.
I'm a Network Engineer i manage 100's access points / routers. I have tried this computer along side many others and it's the only one with the issue. Matter of fact every dell with the 1501 this i can get my hands on will only connect at 72mbps which is not an issue for most people. I really hope someone at dell notices this post but somehow i doubt it.
All I'm asking for is someone who speaks English and knows something about networking other then reading off a screen I would hope that someone at Dell would know this stuff maybe I'm asking too much.
I know that the Intel card would fix the issue. please send me a card !!!!! I will let you know how this ends up.
You will get better luck if you go to the dell uk support page on facebook i know i did...just click the link below then click on support and follow the insturctions or just send them a message...
here is a link: http://www.facebook.com/home.php?#!/DellHomeUK
PudgyOne
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August 26th, 2010 18:00
day187,
Also try channel 11. I always had better connections with channel 11.
Rick
day187
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August 26th, 2010 18:00
Thanks Pudgyone..
I change the setting on my router to 20mhz and the setting on Intel 6200 adapter to 20mhz and that gave me faster file transfer speeds but when i change the Intel adapter back to auto and left the router on 20mhz i got faster still...
thanks again for the input day
foothill17
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August 26th, 2010 21:00
Day: An update.
I've been changing the channel that my router broadcasts on and have found that channel 11 gives me the best speeds.
In my normal location for using this Dell I'm getting fairly consistent speeds of 300 mbps, it still fluctuates some but seldom goes below
240. I'm extremely happy!!
I also tweaked my wife's Sony and improved her speed also.
day187
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August 27th, 2010 05:00
Hi foothill17
Glad you are happier with the performance just make sure you have the latest driver..
here is the link to drivers from the intel website link just choose your OS and driver..
all the best day
PudgyOne
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August 27th, 2010 05:00
day187,
Why not use the tool?
Intel® Driver Update Utility for Intel® wireless adapters
Rick
day187
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August 27th, 2010 06:00
because it never works for me even on my dell
I always get this message (see image below)...and the tool does not even detect my wireless cardbut this is not the first time...
day
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foothill17
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August 27th, 2010 09:00
Day
Actually I thought I had the latest driver but your link took me to a newer one.
I think I'm all set . Thanks for all your help.
Have a great Day
Maura.Loveless
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December 1st, 2010 14:00
It is just the solution for my problem, Thanks for your sharing! It's comprehensive.
grfxguy
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January 10th, 2011 15:00
I would like to thank everyone who has contributed their experiences to this topic. I had not been aware of these issues until after I received and began setting up my new Vostro 3500 last week with the (now infamous) DW1501. Like everyone else has reported, I can not connect to a (new) Linksys E3000 router (simultaneous dual band) at any speed faster than 72 Mbps, even when only a few feet away. My 3+ year-old laptop had no problem connecting at 300 Mbps under the same conditions.
As soon as I ran a Google search, this thread came up and it was very enlightening. FYI, if you go to the Windows 7 x64 downloads page for the vostro, you can still find the original specs for the DW1501 stating it supports 5 GHz.. I saved the page as a PDF if anyone needs it.
Thanks to the discussion here, I contacted Dell support via email explaining the problem and requesting the Intel 6300 as a replacement. I received a response within a few hours (on a Sunday) stating that while they could confirm my purchase, since my system was so new, the contract was not yet in the system, but as soon as it could be verified (within 2-3 days), they would be sending out the Intel card. I will follow up on this thread and let you know the results.
I'm an IT consultant by trade with my own business for the last 6+ years, and Dell has consistently been the most reliable product out there for my clients. I am in hopes that Dell will not let me down with this issue.
Nick
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January 11th, 2011 23:00
Just to confuse the situation a little more, I am running a one day old XPS 15 Laptop. It has an Intel 6200 wireless NIC and a Linksys E3000 router I get speed between 120 and 300 ms depending on where I am in my house. However the speed is meaningless, when I connect to the Internet since my broadband connection is 30 ms, which becomes the limiting factor. Therefore unless your laptop is on an internal network, or you have a viable Internet connection above 50 ms the speed is meaningless. I use 802.11n not for its speed but rather for the improved range
day187
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January 12th, 2011 15:00
yes that is true for the internet and internal network, I need the speeds to move large files from server to computers and laptops and everyone knows wireless is slower compared to wired over any network when transferring files so the wireless speeds have a vital role in my network...
day
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January 12th, 2011 16:00
"Therefore unless your laptop is on an internal network, or you have a viable Internet connection above 50 ms the speed is meaningless." which is exactly what I posted
grfxguy
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January 13th, 2011 08:00
As a follow-up to my earlier post, Dell responded and overnighted me a refurbished Intel Ultimate 6300N (not an issue since I bought my Vostro as a refurb off Dell's Outlet Center). I received the new card yesterday, dropped it in, and installed the latest drivers from Intel. HUGE difference. In the same room as the router, I hit 300Mbps and downstairs 150Mbps. I attribute the slower speed downstairs (compared to my previous laptop, which had an Intel 4965 AGN) to the lack of a third antenna in the Vostro, something I will correct at a later date so I don't void the warranty.
Nick
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January 27th, 2011 21:00
I have just about had it will Dell's poor support. I have been on the phone for 3+ hours now I have the same issue as the orig poster. DW1501 in a studio 1558 it will only connect at 72mbps in 802.11 N mode. It will not go faster nor slower. I have been disconnected twice from support and have had to call back in and explain the issue over and over to 5 or 6 departments now. I told them about this post and none of them will look at it no matter what i say.
I'm a Network Engineer i manage 100's access points / routers. I have tried this computer along side many others and it's the only one with the issue. Matter of fact every dell with the 1501 this i can get my hands on will only connect at 72mbps which is not an issue for most people. I really hope someone at dell notices this post but somehow i doubt it.
All I'm asking for is someone who speaks English and knows something about networking other then reading off a screen I would hope that someone at Dell would know this stuff maybe I'm asking too much.
I know that the Intel card would fix the issue. please send me a card !!!!! I will let you know how this ends up.
Tyler.
day187
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January 28th, 2011 03:00
Hi Tyler
You will get better luck if you go to the dell uk support page on facebook i know i did...just click the link below then click on support and follow the insturctions or just send them a message...
here is a link: http://www.facebook.com/home.php?#!/DellHomeUK
dayday