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    slow internet connetion with new notebook

    Discussion in 'Networking and Wireless' started by quick123, Feb 18, 2005.

  1. quick123

    quick123 Notebook Enthusiast

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    Dear all, Please help!

    The new zt3000 with intel Pro 2200bg card is being wirelss connected with NetGear MR814 router to cable moderm. The connection speed is very slow. The same wireless router is also connected with A desktop through wireless adapter. The speed is very fast.

    Tried this wireless adapter with the new zt3000. Th espeed is slow too. Any place in the laptop setting wrong???

    Thanks!
     
    quick123, Feb 18, 2005
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  2. Brian

    Brian Working at 486 Speed NBR Reviewer

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    Intel frequently updates their drivers, have you gone to get the latest version?

    Brian

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    ZaZ Super Model Super Moderator

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    I had a Compaq Presario that I had a NetGear(MA521) wireless card installed into and a Netgear wireless router(MR814). I could never get the two to work good together. I updated the driver, the firmware on the router, installing and uninstalling software, and moved the router around, but I still had problems with the connection being slow or losing it. I got a Thinkpad. The card works flawlessly. I can go 100 feet away, outside never have a problem. The software on both machine is the same except the drivers. Maybe you could purchase a cheap PCMCIA card to see if you can get that to work. Preferably somewhere you can take it back if it don't work. Good Luck.






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  4. quick123

    quick123 Notebook Enthusiast

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    Zazonz,

    Unfortunately, I got Zt3000 from Ebay. It is very hard to return.

    Does anyone know which router the ZT3000 works fine with?

     
    quick123, Feb 21, 2005
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    I don't. Maybe you could get a cheap, like $20, pcmcia wireless card to see if can get it to work any better. Maybe you can get some help from Netgear or HP. Even if you have to pay a few bucks, its better than having to buy a new router. Try updating the firmware on the router as well. Good Luck.






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    quick123 Notebook Enthusiast

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    Dear all,

    The problem has been mostly resolved after I bought a new wireless G router from NetGear. The problem is netGear MR814 which is not compatible with Intel Pro 2200bg.

    Thanks for your advise!

     
    quick123, Mar 3, 2005
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  7. lapboy

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    Quick123,good for you.

    My Netgear WGT 624 works fantastic at 54 mbps.

    Plus got 40$ mail in rebate for it at Best Buy !!



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    lapboy, Mar 6, 2005
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