What Can I Do To Increase The Speed of My Wireless Adapter On My Computer?

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O.K. so recently I had to go through a bunch of formats and reset my computer to basically brand new. My problem now is that previously I would get speeds of 54 Mbps and a signal strength of Excellent, but now I'm getting somewhere in the realm of 12.0-24.0 Mbps with only a Good to Very Good connection. Now it shouldn't be affecting my connection or speed to the internet too much, but I have definitely noticed a sharp decrease in my speeds when going to sites. I don't know what i've changed, or what has changed as I have the exact same conditions as were before. Anyone know of anyway to change this or increase my speed?
 
1. Update driver for router/adapter.

2. Try to check if other people are using it (i.e., people that shouldn't/you didn't allow) and kick their asses off with security.

3. Install and run this. http://www.speedguide.net/tcpoptimizer.php

4. Possibly move closer to your router.

5. If it's sporadic, might be due to things like microwaves/cordless phones.

6. Make sure the router is broadcasting a G signal. It could be doing both or B only.

If none of that works, lemme know.
 
[quote name='Strell']1. Update driver for router/adapter.

2. Try to check if other people are using it (i.e., people that shouldn't/you didn't allow) and kick their asses off with security.

3. Install and run this. http://www.speedguide.net/tcpoptimizer.php

4. Possibly move closer to your router.

5. If it's sporadic, might be due to things like microwaves/cordless phones.

6. Make sure the router is broadcasting a G signal. It could be doing both or B only.

If none of that works, lemme know.[/QUOTE]

Thanks Strell for the info...

1. Done that already

2. Don't think any one else is using it as I have WEP enabled, but not every slot since I only have it set up for one computer. Do you or anyone think that I should?

3. Will do.

4. I've tried moving close, so close that I was right next to it and still got some problems.

5. Thought about that, but nothing has changed since I formatted the computer.

6. I have the router set up for both B and G since I use my DS on it to play Mario Kart which works fine and rarely do I get any problems with.
 
When was the last time it worked at 54, and what have you done since then? I know you mentioned formats and stuff, I'm just trying to get a clear picture on what might have been changed.

That program *might* fix it for you, it optimizes all the software end features inside Windows.
 
[quote name='Strell']When was the last time it worked at 54, and what have you done since then? I know you mentioned formats and stuff, I'm just trying to get a clear picture on what might have been changed.

That program *might* fix it for you, it optimizes all the software end features inside Windows.[/QUOTE]

The last time it was working at 54 was well before I switched out the hardrive and the rest that followed:

Umm...hmmm...lets see switched out the harddrive, reinstalled the Windows OS, installed some programs (i.e. A/V did all the Windows Updates, Firewall, Spybot, Adaware, Firefox, CDex), installed the wireless card, had to format cause something was fucked up in the registry somehow, and then did the entire (minus putting in the harddrive) procedure all over again, and that's where I'm at.
 
Do a site survey with something like NetStumbler, make sure there aren't people who got wireless gear for Christmas or whatever. You want the 'channel' your network uses to be have 'padding' of at least +- 1 open channel.

Another problem is that 2.4 GHz cordless phones, BlueTooth gear, and 802.11b/g all use the same frequency. So after the survey, you might want to switch channels a few times to see what you get the best speed with.
 
Oh, another problem with 802.11G- if there is even a B network PRESENT (like a neighbor), it will knock the equipment down into a "compatibility" speed. You *may* be able to avoid this by setting ALL your gear to use "g" only. But, it depends on your gear and how it handles that situation.

Between that and the interferance with phones and Bluetooth, you get a good idea of why people are really waiting for 802.11n.
 
Yeah, your DS is knocking your speeds. Something you may want to consider is an 802.11b access point and just add it to the network. That way you could run G only for your notebook and everything else (DS, PSP, PDA, etc.) could use the low speed access point without compromising the faster G speeds.

Or if you don't have any other devices, the $35 USB DS adaptor...but then that uses your main system's bandwidth. ...I'd say the access point is your best bet. Yeah, since the DS doesn't support WPA encryption (which you should be using) the access point is the right move. Without doubt. You notebook will remain faster and safer.

[54Mbps is the theoretical spec limit. You may reach bursts speeds of 54Mbps, but I could guarantee you that you don't have a constant 54Mbps speed.]
 
It doesn't sound like anyone unauthorized is using your network, but lemme just tell you that WEP doesn't do much. It's like using a clap-on to deter burglars.
 
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