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    Wifi & Router Problem

    Discussion in 'Alienware M15x' started by dat.draque, Sep 23, 2011.

  1. dat.draque

    dat.draque Notebook Enthusiast

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    I have a Alienware M15X with Wifi Intel 5300 AGN. I don't know family of IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n wireless .. ???

    My router is Router wireless EDIMAX BR-6574N and support 300mbps


    But the connection appear me with 54mbps ... and i want to make smaller.

    How to ?
     
    dat.draque, Sep 23, 2011
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    Jdpurvis Notebook Evangelist

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    Be sure you are using WPA security on the router, and check to be sure that it is configured to permit N access. Then try connecting again. speeds with N connections will vary, but should be more than 54mbps.

    Joe
     
    Jdpurvis, Sep 23, 2011
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    pepemosca Notebook Evangelist

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    pepemosca, Sep 24, 2011
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