Something slowing down my wi-fi speed


  1. Posts : 9
    Windows 7 Ultimate 32-bit (6.1, Build 7301)
       #1

    Something slowing down my wi-fi speed


    Hey guys,
    I am having some problems with my wireless connection, I get 1 bar of connection on my pc. When I put my girlfriend's laptop next to my pc she got 5 out of 5 bars of connection speed. So I'm guessing it's not the signal reach, I bought a new wifi usb stick and it didn't help at all. I tried changing the channels of my wireless network and that didn't help much either. I don't know what to do anymore so i hope you guys can help me.
    Something that could be worth mentioning is that I used to have windows xp on here and then my internet wasn't that slow. I recently upgraded to Win7 and then it all started. I want to keep Win7 but i also want faster internet speeds. Wired isn't an option because my pc is placed 2 floors above my router(b-box 2 of Belgacom==>Belgian internet provider). Please can some1 help me?
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  2. Posts : 6,285
    Windows 10 Pro X64
       #2

    Actually, wired is an option: powerline networking

    Uses your house wiring to connect a computer anywhere in the house to a router or modem.
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  3. 2xg
    Posts : 2,377
    Win7 & Win8 64bit
       #3

    Hello Kikalka,

    In addition, can you please download and install Xirrus Wi-Fi Inspector. After the installation double click the shortcut icon from your dekstop, do a screen capture of it then attach and post it here.
    Wi-Fi Inspector | Xirrus
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  4. Posts : 9
    Windows 7 Ultimate 32-bit (6.1, Build 7301)
    Thread Starter
       #4

    Ok so in attachment i have the Xirrus Wi-Fi Inspector pic.
    And as a reply to Ztruker: I'm gonna read some articles about this powerline networking as we speak :)
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  5. Posts : 9
    Windows 7 Ultimate 32-bit (6.1, Build 7301)
    Thread Starter
       #5

    Ok so i just looked up this powerline networking thing and there's a catch you need a plug that goes straight into your wall, wich is impossible in my room because i have one plug with a (i don't know how you say this in english) extension multiple plug thingy inserted to plug in my pc and screen...
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  6. 2xg
    Posts : 2,377
    Win7 & Win8 64bit
       #6

    Hi....no Xirrus image attached?
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  7. Posts : 9
    Windows 7 Ultimate 32-bit (6.1, Build 7301)
    Thread Starter
       #7

    whoops now it should be attached :)
    Attached Thumbnails Attached Thumbnails Something slowing down my wi-fi speed-wifi.jpg  
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  8. 2xg
    Posts : 2,377
    Win7 & Win8 64bit
       #8

    If the first one is yours (Van Damme) that's a signal issue.

    My recommendation is for you to use a Wi-Fi adapter with High Gain Antenna with higher dBi (>7) or wireless repeater/extender.
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  9. Posts : 6,285
    Windows 10 Pro X64
       #9

    Using a multi-plug adapter with the wall outlet should not be a problem. If you continue to have wireless problems I would suggest that you seriously consider trying a PowerLine setup. If it doesn't work ( I can't think of any reason why it wouldn't) then return it.
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