I have a Motorola wireless router and a Toshiba laptop.  My conection goes between 54Mbps to 5.5Mbps.  Why?
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If the connection between the router and laptop is wireless, then the likely problem is vayying signal conditions, as you move around the building..  check the signal strength\nThere may also be interference from other sources -  you might even have a neighbouring network operatingon the same, or adjacent channels.\nWhen your transfer rate is low, try scanning for other networks...   try changing the channel that your network operates on.\n\n\nTry connecting your laptop to the router directly, and see if the transfer rate still varies...  if it does, the problem may not be in your network at all, it might be a service provider or distribution problm.  Have RR run a diagnostic.
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There are wireless routers that give a speed boost to the signal. They take the information and pump it through faster than a normal signal. You could also put some signal extensions on the router so that it throws the signal further. These are all suggestions that would help you out, I think. You can also upgrade your internet service to something fater, too. I guess we would need more information before we can accurately determine what will help you best.
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hm... see if u have infrared/bluetooth both on your laptop and cell phone and afterwards connect them... if ur connectin using CSD/9,6 kbs/s/, it will be very slow, but if u have GPRS, the speed is bareble:]]] all you have to do is check your cell phone operator:)
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Note sure how you tested the speed, but you should first use a connection speed test program (many out there, for example http://reviews.cnet.com/7004-7254_7-0.html). Your BB provider may also have a test program. \n\nIf it looks like the speed is still slow afer testing, there is little you can do on your computer (download accelerators do not help w/ large files, just web pages), and you need to call your BB provider to see if the line to your house might be noise (in which case they will automatically throttle the speed), or you are too far away from the CO (which limits the maximum speed of your connection)
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Get one of the routers suggested by other folks as per your interest. I'm using Netgear and have found no problem with it.\n\nConnection will be like this\n>Modem --(RJ45 Cable)--->WiFi Router------>(RJ45 Cable)----> PC with LAN card\n>Laptop with WiFi LAN Card connects to router thru WiFi\n\n1.Get one Wifi router\n2.Change your modem IP to 192.168.0.1, If it is 192.168.1.1\n   (Because routers mostly have the same IP which will cause problem during automatic router config steps)\n3. Rest you can find in your router manual
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so the router is connected to your internet modem, your PC is wired to the router, and your notebook connects wirelessly?\n\nIf that it the case, it sounds like your wireless connection might not be working so good. Have you tried connecting your notebook by wire and see if the surfing is better?
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1. is your connection faster when your brother's computer is off? if so, then it is simply that his computer is using more of the total bandwidth, probably it is closer to the socket or router.\n\n2. if your computer is still slow with his computer off, then it may be your hardware or software.
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If it is a laptop, then it is possible that the reciever/transmitter is turned off/on via an external switch on the laptop.   Check for this first.  Also, ask your brother exactly what he did on the computer.  You may be able to reverse his changes.\n\nIf you are running XP, go to Network Connections and right click on the wireless adapter.  Select the 'View Available Wireless networks'.  If there is nothing there, then you have to confirm that the Wireless access point, or Wireless router is working correctly .  I usually plug into the wireless router (via the ethernet port) and access it via a browser.  Check all is in order.\n\nIf the Wireless access point is OK, then the problem is in the computer.   I would reset up the wireless networking on the computer from scratch, and getting it working that way.   Note that if you are using encryption on the wireless link, the wireless settings on the router and the computer must be the same.
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Gosh a whole 30 seconds...you obviously didn't grow up with 14.4k dialup! :-)\n\nYou mention you have run multiple programs...such as Nortons and AVG and McAfee...are you running all 3 antivirus as this alone will slow up and cause system conflicts.\n\nHave you run a ADSL speed test?\n\nhttp://www.testmy.net/tools/test/\n\nIs your system throughly maintained?\n\nStart with the basic maintainence on your system before downloading third party software.\n\nthis simple guide will assit you\n\nhttp://www.pctechguide.com/tutorials/hdd...\n\nMake sure your windows updates are uptodate, and also your\nanti-virus is updated and run a full scan of your system.\n\nTune up your start up files (faster loading system)\nGo to Start>Run and in the Run dialog box type in 'msconfig' and hit Enter.\nSystem Configuration Utility will pop up choose the Startup tab.\n\nClick on that tab and you will see the list of what runs at startup.\nUse this site to determine whats safe to uncheck\n\ntype in search box exactly how it appears in msconfig start up\n\nhttp://www.sysinfo.org/startuplist.php.....\n\nand keep it on your favorites for future ref as when you install new software and downloads check msconfig again to make sure no more items have been added to start up.\n\nHave you secured your wireless network?\n\nIf you already own a Linksys WRT54G or WRT54GS and haven't enabled security (shame on you), the new software makes it much easier and less problematic to do so. The Linksys Web site has firmware upgrades available for routers For legacy routers, the firmware update adds a "soft" button in the router's management interface that simulates the front-panel pushbutton on the new routers.\n\n\nYou may need to update router firmware...and reconnect via the web interface for your router - visit the Linksys website\nhttp://www-uk.linksys.com/servlet/Satellite?childpagename=UK%2FLayout&packedargs=c%3DL_Content_C1%26cid%3D1130279243212&pagename=Linksys%2FCommon%2FVisitorWrapper\n\nAre others sharing your network?...\nIf they are downloading it will have an affect on your speed.\n\nAs you can see it may be one thing or a multitude of things slowing your connection...hope its been some help.\n\nGood Luck
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G (54Mbit) and B (11Mbit) are both based on the RF 2.4GHz and are compatible.\nThe A type is based on the RF 5 GHz and isn't compatible with the G and B standard.\nMany new laptops have either a B/G adapter card or even a A/B/G adapter built in.
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im having similar problems. i just bought a linksys 4 port and if im online on my laptop and someone gets online on the desktop, we lose internet on one and get really slow internet on the other one. the only explaination that ive found is that linksys is a hub, not a router, which means it just sends signals, doesnt really process them, like a lazy/stupid router.
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No, not at all, at least as long as you're getting 18Mbps speeds out of your wireless B. If you're getting slower than that, I would recommend you check into Mimo Wireles G.  It will give you the same speeds on the third floor that you get while in the same room. They come in both 54Mb and 108Mb versions.\n\nI actually get the same speeds upstairs on this computer that I get downstairs from the computer that's plugged directly into the wired router (I have both a wired and a wireless router).  I do have a new MIMO wireless router, though.
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Max rate (raw) for 802.11a is 54 Mbps
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it is taking a lot of bandwidth to download and it is not leaving enough room to do much else, i am assuming that you are on a dsl or cable hookup with a wireless off that to a second or third computer
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One issue with using a wireless connection is that if you are far away from the connection or there are many obstructions between your computer and the router (walls, floors, etc) your connection may not be very reliable. This is the most common cause of the behavior you're describing. Try moving your router and computer closer together or look into purchasing an additional wireless access point to extend the reach of your network.
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Wireless modem? They obviously have no idea what they are talking about. They probably think you do not have wireless in your laptop. It is hard to tell what the problem is it could be the enycrption, or it might be that the router is only 11mbpsB.
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maybe u need to conect to the router with the ethernet in ur pc or lap top, disable the  wireless moden in ur internet connections