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    Internet drag on wireless?

    Discussion in 'Networking and Wireless' started by jparker0201, Apr 1, 2006.

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    jparker0201 Notebook Consultant

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    I would think that of course wireless is going to be slower than a corded connection but am I correct on this? When I use the bandwith meter on CNET I am only getting about half of what I used to with my desktop.
     
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    There is probaly something interfering between the router and the computer. it can also depend on the location of the computer, to the router. More things between it, more interference
     
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    Yea, this is true, more things between the router and your laptop, the more interference. Like me, I live a house has lots of walls. If I go to my room, of couse, I get no interference, however if I go to the living room, which is about 100 feet and walls are blocking some signal, more interferecne.

    JC
     
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    The computer and the router actually happened to be on the same desk when I ran the bandwith meter. Probably not even 2 feet from each other.
     
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    Update your Firmware and Drivers then..that will do the trick ;)
     
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    I have updated to the newest firmware for my router but how can I go about updating my drivers for my wireless card? I have never done that before.
     
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    Just go to Intels website if you have an Intel card...look for wireless, and then your card. its easier than doing the firmware
     
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    I'm not really sure what kind of card I have...Whats in my signature is all I know... :confused: :confused:
     
    jparker0201, Apr 2, 2006
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    Alright, so I have figured out that I have a Broadcom wireless card. Its an 802.11b/g..I could not find anything as fa r as a model number but I went to Broadcom's website and I didn't see anything about drivers. Can someone please point me in the right direction?
     
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    wireless is slower than wired. half the speed? maybe that's all you're gonna get. you won't match wired speed.
     
    drumfu, Apr 2, 2006
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