Conection speed issue

posted by timsmith312 on Jul 15, 2008

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hi, i have wireless broadband at home that should run at 54mbps, from both the router and my internal wireless card. this is in a PC desktop, not a laptop.
i have had 2 wireless cards and 1 usb card. i am not very technical, but to me this appears like it is my computer rather than network cards, or settings within my computer. i have used my father's laptop from my desk and it conects at 54mbps every time.

but my computer runs at 18mbps at the most and it usually fluctuates between 5mbps and 1mbps.

the wireless router is a BT homehub, and is only 10 metres away with only one wall in between them.

also i have had this problem in two different homes from two different routers.

i think i have narrowed this down enough to conclude it is my computer. but would apreciate any advice on how to correct this, as i have tried purchasing new cards and that hasnt helped. also i cannt afford to just go out and buy a new pc.

i look forward to hearing any advice.
thanks
Tim

please note. the selected product may not nescesaraly be the correct device ni my machine. i may be wrong.

Comment by timsmith312, posted on Jul 17, 2008

thanks for getting back to me
how would i go about checking the driver?

I have the same problem.

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posted on Jul 17, 2008

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You might need to isolate your problem properly. How long have you had your wireless card for your desktop? Did you remember updating the driver of it? Do still have the cd that came with it? Is is possible to install the problem card into another pc and check if it works with the pc or still the same problem. Above all the suggestions it is best to check the driver of your adapter and try updating it.

Comment by Agent_29805, posted on Jul 18, 2008

go to device manager (right click my computer)-properties-hardware-device manager-network adapters. You will see there the wireless adapter your using.Right click-properties-driver.You will see the driver version and driver date. Ask your wireless card manufacturer if there are updates for that driver version.

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