My desktops wifi is slower than any other device in the house

Darkmag98

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So on my desktop I get around .5-.75kbps and on my ipod I'm getting around 11mbps. They're in the same room. Sometimes my computer will have fast connection and out of no where It just drops to really slow speeds, even kicking me off of skype. I don't believe it's the wireless adapter card I bought because it was doing it on my old one too. I can't think of any way to fix this.
 

g90814

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Look at where your computer is placed... is it a desktop, and the wireless antenna is in the back, against the wall? Metal shelving can also affect this. Try turning the computer to the side, or moving it so the antenna has a better line of sight in the direction of your wireless router.
 

Darkmag98

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I'm running Windows 7 64bit, and a TP-Link Model TL-WN851ND
 

Darkmag98

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It is against a wall but I have no way to move it side ways. No metal shelving. I'll play around with the antenna.