Wireless G at only 11Mpbs

Hi, I have an Acer 1683 WLMi with a built in Intel 2200G Wireless Card (b/g) connected to a Netgear DG834G Wireless Router. I have disabled the wireless "b" function on the router so that it only works on "g" and that my laptop would only connect 54mbps. But to my disarray, it never does. I mean whenever my laptop first connects to the router it connects at 54 Mbps. And then after a few mintes it just drops down to 11 Mbps and stays that way all along, even when Im transsfering files etc, it s just so slow, takes agaes to transfer a huge file. It's nothign to do with signal strength coz the signal strength says Excellent, the router is just a few feet away from where my laptop is. But still it remains at 11 Mbps constantly. I mean wats the use of having a G card when you are only getting the speed of a B card. Can someone help me out on this as where the problem is? Thanks.

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Acer Aspire 1683WLMi
1.7 Centrino (Dothan, 2MB Cache), 512MB RAM, ATI Radeon 9700 Dedicated, 60GB, DVD-Dual(RW), 15.4" Wide Screen, Bluetooth, 3 in 1 Card Reader, 8 Cell Batt (4+ Hours).

 

Usually the reason it will drop is if A) someone else is connected that can not connect at full G speeds, becasue it will drop to the speed of the slowest user.
B) if you are too far away to connect at full G speed as you get further away your max speed drops.

zx5000 :: 2.4M :: 512 DDR :: 40gb 4200 RPM HD :: 15.4" :: Radeon 9600 Mobilty M10 :: Aquamark3 22,856

 

Im the only one using the wireless entwork. Ive restricted access using mac filtering. And like I mentioned the router is just on the desk a couple of feet away from the laptop, that eliminates both the posibilities you mentioned. Can there be anything else causing this problem?

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Acer Aspire 1683WLMi
1.7 Centrino (Dothan, 2MB Cache), 512MB RAM, ATI Radeon 9700 Dedicated, 60GB, DVD-Dual(RW), 15.4" Wide Screen, Bluetooth, 3 in 1 Card Reader, 8 Cell Batt (4+ Hours).

 

interference from other devices such as wireless phone, tele phone and what not. Try changing the channels.. Also changing it to a channel no other outside networks are found on.

Also if the router is anywhere near another computer such as a desktop that can cause interference because of not proper shielding int eh monitor/case...

You could also try rotating the router and the placement of the antenna. Straight up gives horizontal ranged. parallel to the floor gives vertical range.

Dell I6000d
1.86 ghz
1 gig 400mhz ram
80 gig HD
Intel Pro 2915 a/b/g Wireless
15.4 " WXGA
Ati X300 128 mb
Nec Dvd +- RW 6500A

 

Nope, theres noo interference from any nearby devices, coz I dont have any cordless phone around, and theres no desktop in the room, only my lappy. There is this microwave in the kitchen but thats like far away. And this cconnection stays at 11Mbps even when the microwave is ccompletely switched off. Any suggestions?

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Acer Aspire 1683WLMi
1.7 Centrino (Dothan, 2MB Cache), 512MB RAM, ATI Radeon 9700 Dedicated, 60GB, DVD-Dual(RW), 15.4" Wide Screen, Bluetooth, 3 in 1 Card Reader, 8 Cell Batt (4+ Hours).

 

only thing I can say is re install the card reloading drivers from teh intel site/the manufactures site. You might also want to make sure your card is indeed what you thought it was cause some companies can mix the cards up and give you one with only b channel. Next check all the channels/what settings for a/b/g. Last check your router as it might truly only be b compatible.


in the end it really doesn't matter as long as it is going as fast as your cable modem/dsl/whatever line can put out.

no point in having a mimo router and only have 1 mb down/256kb up LOL

Dell I6000d
1.86 ghz
1 gig 400mhz ram
80 gig HD
Intel Pro 2915 a/b/g Wireless
15.4 " WXGA
Ati X300 128 mb
Nec Dvd +- RW 6500A

 

For only using the internet I would agree it doesn't really matter if its 11mbps or 54, but he also wants to transfer files between computers. So the increased speed helps a lot. I would try upgrading the firmware on both cards, and reloading the drivers. If neither of these work I would call the company that makes your card.
Perhaps you just have a bad router/wireless card.

zx5000 :: 2.4M :: 512 DDR :: 40gb 4200 RPM HD :: 15.4" :: Radeon 9600 Mobilty M10 :: Aquamark3 22,856

 

if he wants to transfer files across computers use a crossover cable.

Dell I6000d
1.86 ghz
1 gig 400mhz ram
80 gig HD
Intel Pro 2915 a/b/g Wireless
15.4 " WXGA
Ati X300 128 mb
Nec Dvd +- RW 6500A

 

I guess ill try out what mike said. And well yes it really doesnt matter if only i wanted was to use the internet. But i need to trnafer files often, with my bro s computer on and off, and using a crossover cable everytime is not feasible.

Thanks for your inout though.

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Acer Aspire 1683WLMi
1.7 Centrino (Dothan, 2MB Cache), 512MB RAM, ATI Radeon 9700 Dedicated, 60GB, DVD-Dual(RW), 15.4" Wide Screen, Bluetooth, 3 in 1 Card Reader, 8 Cell Batt (4+ Hours).

 

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Which is why I didn't suggest this in the first place. If you could just wanted to transfer files a few times it wouldn't matter. Since worst case you could just do it overnight via the wireless network. However, since you actually asked the question I figured that this wasn't a too infrequent activity that needed to be done. So just always plugging in would not be what you want to use for your solution.

zx5000 :: 2.4M :: 512 DDR :: 40gb 4200 RPM HD :: 15.4" :: Radeon 9600 Mobilty M10 :: Aquamark3 22,856

 

I had the same problem with an adhoc network (no router between the 2 computers), and the problem was with the properties of the hardware/driver.

Try that, assuming you are using win xp:
- Open the control panel, and double click on System (or right-click on the My Computer icon, and then click on Properties)
- Go the the hardware tab, and there click on the hardware management button (sorry, I have the french edition, and it's called "Gestionnaire de peripheriques", I don't know how it's called in english).
- There, right-click on your wireless card, and go to the properties
- Go to the advanced tab, and there, you have lots of options to check. My problem came that the "IBSS mode 54g" was set to "802.11b". I set it to "Auto - 54g", and I had 54mbits.

Hope it helps.