My comps have different internet speeds and one is very slow help?

Nomv

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My laptop download speed is 3.31 Mbps, upload is 1.10 Mbps
My newly bought desktop download speed is 1.97 Mbps and 0.25 Mbps :/
The speed on my desktop is not consistent either. There is a time when it went down to 0.11 Mbps upload speed. Desktop is using a ralink wireless LAN card 802.11n
I wanna know if I can increase my upload speed for desktop. I can't locate my wireless lan card in my desktop case either.
 

viewtyjoe

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I would guess you're getting some sort of interference. Here are some possible causes.

Computer too far away from WAP. Solution: Move PC closer, move WAP closer to PC, or install repeater.
Interference (common with 2.4 GHz wireless): Microwaves, cordless phones, construction of the building.
Of course, it could also be a crappy wireless card.
 

Nomv

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I believed it's a crappy wireless card because my desktop now connected to my network cable and it still way slower than my wireless laptop.
Also, is it possible if I buy a new wireless adapter card to stick on my comp and still work with the other one on? Especially I already have one wireless card (but I cant find it)