I see this problem often, and I have read through some threads to follow advice, but haven't seen any vast improvement.
The basic problem: I get terrible wireless speeds. The signal strength almost always indicates "excellent", however just as often, my speed is listed as 11.0 or 18.0 Mbps.
When I connect to the router with a wire, the speed is great - it's only the wireless that has issues. I've tried two different wireless routers. I've tried two different security settings (WEP and now currently I use WPA Personal). The modem, router, and laptop are all physically within 3 feet of one another.
My specs:
I have a brand new WRT310N v2 Linksys Ultra range plus wireless-n gigabit router. I had a netgear wireless router that gave me the same issues. I purchased the new Linksys wireless router in hopes to fix the issue, but no dice.
I have a cable modem provided by Cablevision's Optimum Online - even pay a few bucks extra for more speed!
My laptop is a Dell Vostro 1500, running Windows XP SP3
As best as I can tell, my laptop's wireless card is a Dell Wireless 1390 WLAN Mini-Card.
my internet connection type is: automatic configuration DHCP
My network mode is mixed
I've tried channel 1, auto, and now use 11
My channel width is 20MHz only
other than insanity, that's all i got
any ideas?
The basic problem: I get terrible wireless speeds. The signal strength almost always indicates "excellent", however just as often, my speed is listed as 11.0 or 18.0 Mbps.
When I connect to the router with a wire, the speed is great - it's only the wireless that has issues. I've tried two different wireless routers. I've tried two different security settings (WEP and now currently I use WPA Personal). The modem, router, and laptop are all physically within 3 feet of one another.
My specs:
I have a brand new WRT310N v2 Linksys Ultra range plus wireless-n gigabit router. I had a netgear wireless router that gave me the same issues. I purchased the new Linksys wireless router in hopes to fix the issue, but no dice.
I have a cable modem provided by Cablevision's Optimum Online - even pay a few bucks extra for more speed!
My laptop is a Dell Vostro 1500, running Windows XP SP3
As best as I can tell, my laptop's wireless card is a Dell Wireless 1390 WLAN Mini-Card.
my internet connection type is: automatic configuration DHCP
My network mode is mixed
I've tried channel 1, auto, and now use 11
My channel width is 20MHz only
other than insanity, that's all i got
any ideas?