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    Dell Inspiron 1520 Notebook Wireless Problem

    Discussion in 'Networking and Wireless' started by fazeshot, Dec 16, 2007.

  1. fazeshot

    fazeshot Newbie

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    Okay Well I got a problem with my dell inspiron 1520 notebook..

    My internet connects fine andd dandy but for some reason is extremely slow but My pc next to it running off same router runs fine and i've tried everything to resolve it It seems to load pages somewhat fast but when I speedtest I get unusually slow speeds ONLY on this pc

    The laptop has a Intel Wifi Link 4965AGN

    And my router is a linksys WRT54GS 802.11B/G

    currently my settings on the laptop for my wireless are this

    802.11n Channel Width : Use Default Value
    802.11n Mode: Disabled
    Ad Hoc Channel: 802.11b/g 6
    Ad Hoc Power Management: Use Default Value
    Ad Hoc QoS Mode: Use Default Value
    Fat Channel Intolerant: Use default Value
    HD Mode: Enabled
    Mixed mode protection: RTS/CTS Enabled
    Power Management: Use default Value
    Roaming Aggressiveness: Highest
    Throughput Enhancement: Enabled
    Transmit Power: Use Default Value
    Wireless Mode:802.11b only

    My Wireless router is set to 802.11b ONly as well on channel 6 So I don't know what the problem is and it doesnt seem to be any better if I practically stand in front of the router IM getting an excellent signal in my room and everywhere around the house.. But its obvious something is wrong..

    Any ideas would be appreciated Thanks
     
    fazeshot, Dec 16, 2007
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  2. WackyT

    WackyT Notebook Deity

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    1) Set your router and wireless card to use 802.11g. g is a lot faster than b.
    2) Set your router to either channel 1 or 11, whichever one is less crowded in your area. Channel 6 is usually the most crowded channel.
    2) If you're running Vista, turn off IP V6 for your wireless card.

    [​IMG]
     
    WackyT, Dec 16, 2007
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  3. fazeshot

    fazeshot Newbie

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    Did all that.. No I'm not running vista I was but got sick of it so I just now installed XP..

    But anyway I did all the other steps...Still getting about the same speedtest results but when I hover my mouse over the wireless connection its not 11mpbs anymore its @54mbps so I don't know whats goin on
     
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  4. WackyT

    WackyT Notebook Deity

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    Do your speeds go up when you connect the laptop to the router with a LAN cable?

    What are you getting for speeds on this site?
    http://www.speedtest.net/
     
    WackyT, Dec 16, 2007
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  5. fazeshot

    fazeshot Newbie

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    1097kbs down
    90kbs up

    224ms ping

    Havnt hooked it up to LAN to try so yah.
     
    fazeshot, Dec 16, 2007
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  6. WackyT

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    Do a test at the same site after connecting the laptop to your router with a LAN cable, and post the numbers.
     
    WackyT, Dec 16, 2007
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  7. RobertDrake

    RobertDrake Notebook Consultant

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    "You can't say you love your country and hate your government."
    - William Jefferson Clinton (1995)

    hey, I can say that with no problem. Love Canada, and hate your government. Come to think of it, I hate my gov't too! :p

    BTW, I have Vista, any drawbacks to your suggestion here:

    "2) If you're running Vista, turn off IP V6 for your wireless card."


    Go Ron Paul!
     
    RobertDrake, Dec 16, 2007
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  8. inspiron1520user

    inspiron1520user Newbie

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    I to have the inspiron1520, could you tell me what coulor antenner connectors you connected to the 4965AGN connections 1,2 and 3 ?.

    thanks
     
    inspiron1520user, Jan 9, 2008
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