Speeding up wireless LAN


  1. Posts : 161
    Windows 7 Home x64
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    Speeding up wireless LAN


    I didn't realize how slow my transfer rate was until I tried to copy my 14gb iTunes library between my desktop and laptop (both running Win 7.)

    Under my current config, wireless to wireless, I was getting a transfer rate of >0.5mbps. When I connected a cat5 cable to the laptop, things improved <2.2mbps.

    I have updated all NIC drivers, no improvement.

    Any suggestions on how to proceed?
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  3. Posts : 161
    Windows 7 Home x64
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    notsograymatter said:
    Go into your router settings and make sure you're using Wireless N.
    Checked router settings, I'm using B/G (both enabled). N, which is faster, isn't an option. I can force G, see what happens.

    I will now check those links you sent, well except that first one (already been there.)
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  4. Posts : 1,506
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    You can force G if all of your devices on the system are G compatible.

    However, G's maximum speed is either 54 or 108 Mbps. That's 6.75 MB/s - 13.5 MB/s MAX. You're likely to get half of whatever standard you're on depending on your setup. So if you don't have the extended G, you'll probably end up with a 3-4MB/s max.
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    notsograymatter said:
    You can force G if all of your devices on the system are G compatible.

    However, G's maximum speed is either 54 or 108 Mbps. That's 6.75 MB/s - 13.5 MB/s MAX. You're likely to get half of whatever standard you're on depending on your setup. So if you don't have the extended G, you'll probably end up with a 3-4MB/s max.
    If I could get <3mbps via wireless, then it would be an improvement. I also forced channel X, but I was already the only person using it in my area. I need to check the phones as well.


    Edit: no go, wireless-to-wireless is >1mbps.
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  6. Posts : 8,870
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    A hardware upgrade to wireless N "spend money" is about the only way your going to see any improvment.
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  7. Posts : 161
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    chev65 said:
    A hardware upgrade to wireless N "spend money" is about the only way your going to see any improvment.
    I will go N eventually, but I'll have this problem as long I have my laptop.

    Update
    • Wireless: >1mbps
    • Wireless-to-cat5: >2.5mbps
    • Cable: <15mbps


    I think it's gonna be easier to just run some cable to the desktop...
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  8. Posts : 1,506
    W7 Ult. x64 | OS X
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    You should be able to get fast speeds if you have a 1000Base-T Router and 1000Base-T NICs in both computers. Even if you don't you should get 100Mbits. That translates to roughly 12.5MB/s but I doubt it'll be perfect.
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