So here is the scenario:
I just had new internet installed at a much faster speed than I had prior.
I have three notebooks(an ASUS, an Alienware, and an Apple) all sitting side by side.
All three notebooks are connected to a wireless router broadcasting on N (300Mb/s).
All three notebooks are/should be running on N.
I am using the website speedtest.net, running off the same internet hub.
When I run a speed test on the Alienware or Apple, I am getting > 30Mbp/s download speed. When I run the same test on the ASUS I get ~10Mbp/s.
What gives? I have run the same test about ten times each, and it is a very similar result each time.
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Not every "N" connection reaches the full 300Mb/s .
Check in the network settings what connection speed is it working.
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Local WLAN speeds have nothing to do with your Internet connection speed. Speedtest.net tests your Internet bandwidth, not your local bandwidth which will be significantly higher than your Internet connection. Also, your N router has a switch, not a hub.
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You say "are/should be running on N". Is the Asus N capable for sure? Is it remotely possible you have it set to B by accident? This would limit you to less than 11 Mbps.
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The G73JH is for sure capable of N with the above stated limitation. I have no idea how to configure a wireless adapter to run on b. I am ignorant in that I thought it would default to the highest it is capable of running on. How do I check to see what it is set to connect on? -
Sorry about the Speedtest thing. I think I understand now. I am assuming you have something like FIOS with up to 30Mbps download speeds which you are getting on all your laptops except the Asus. I guess I'm just jealous because of my crappy DSL.
Unusual Wireless Issue
Discussion in 'Networking and Wireless' started by ZevoOptik, Jul 14, 2010.