Wireless network (N)

[fattyking]

Hi there,
Im running a Compaq Presario CQ40 notebook
Specs
Processor: AMD Turion(tm) x2 Ultra Dual-core mobile ZM-84 2.30 GHz
RAM: 4GB
System type: Windows 7 home premium 32-bit

Ny notebook also has a built-in wireless n adapter.
the router is 802.11n
Now my question is how do i know if im using Wireless N and not wireless G.
Thanks

 

[zigzag3143]

Hi there,
Im running a Compaq Presario CQ40 notebook
Specs
Processor: AMD Turion(tm) x2 Ultra Dual-core mobile ZM-84 2.30 GHz
RAM: 4GB
System type: Windows 7 home premium 32-bit

Ny notebook also has a built-in wireless n adapter.
the router is 802.11n
Now my question is how do i know if im using Wireless N and not wireless G.
Thanks

look in task manager Networking see pic


Ken J+

 

[fattyking]

R:zigzag3143
thx for that info. So if my link speed is above 54mbps it should be N wireless am i right? Currently my link speed is 108mbps but it jumps from80++ to 140++ .Also how can i increase the signal strength? My signal strength keeps jumping from 2bars to 4bars.
Thanks

 

[zigzag3143]

R:zigzag3143
thx for that info. So if my link speed is above 54mbps it should be N wireless am i right? Currently my link speed is 108mbps but it jumps from80++ to 140++ .Also how can i increase the signal strength? My signal strength keeps jumping from 2bars to 4bars.
Thanks

Actually some G routers can do 108mb. but if you are touching 140 thats "n" Strength is a function of distance and direction. N should have decent range.

doesnt really matter for you bottleneck is going to be your connection to your ISP.


Ken J+

 

[fattyking]

Also can i clarify something. Does using a Wireless N router definitely mean that i will be running on wireless 'N' and not 'G'??

 

[MyWin7]

Nope, routers usually must be configured to use N - same for the adapters!
However, there are some compatibility issues so it can happen it will not work depending on what hardware you use.

 

[jfar]

Hi, you could also have a look in the Device Manager and then click on Network Adapters.

 

[fattyking]

Nope, routers usually must be configured to use N - same for the adapters!
However, there are some compatibility issues so it can happen it will not work depending on what hardware you use.

Thanks for the info
Now my link speed is jumping from 40mbps to 121mbps in the last 5mins of timing it. Additionally, my wireless signal strength keeps hopping from 2 bars to 4 bars even though i dont move my router or my laptop. Any suggestions? Also how do i configure the router/adapter?
Sorry for so many questions im new to this

 

[fattyking]

Hi, you could also have a look in the Device Manager and then click on Network Adapters.

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Broadcom 4322AG 802.11a/b/g/draft-n Wi-Fi Adaptor
This is my wireless adaptor.

 

[MyWin7]

what make/type is the router?

your jumping signal strength indicate a problem with walls or neighbours

 

[fattyking]

what make/type is the router?

your jumping signal strength indicate a problem with walls or neighbours

Linksys WRT 320n.
im around 10-12m away from my router

 

[MyWin7]

Okay that box!
First get the signal strength even - other wireless equipment in the house? (switch off and see), what's your walls? - brick something? or steel-frame construction?

 

[fattyking]

no other wireless equipment. as in they are all off. And yea brick walls :\

 

[fattyking]

well i know whats the bottleneck now. cause when im just a few metres nearer to the box, like from my sister's room and i run a speedtest i get 8400kbps down speed. but when im in my room i get 4400kbps >.<. how do i boost the range of the signal?

 

[MyWin7]

possibility to reposition the router to a best possible place? - (least walls, maybe upstairs since ceilings usually are more shallow)

Townhouse? - interfering neighbours very close by?

once the signal is good and stable - set adapters and router to N and see if it physically works. If so you then you can activate wireless security to prevent others from joining your Internet ride

 

[fattyking]

erm, sorry for sounding all noobish but how do i "set adapters and router to N"

 

[grimreaper]

erm, sorry for sounding all noobish but how do i "set adapters and router to N"

Type IP address 192.168.1.1 is the default for Linksys
configure ur settings within that page reboot may be required, and check N only

 

[grimreaper]

here's an example i just screen saved my dlink router you can choose either mixed (i have to but i can also use N only and make sure you configure your security settings as mentioned from MyWin7

 

[fattyking]

here's an example i just screen saved my dlink router you can choose either mixed (i have to but i can also use N only and make sure you configure your security settings as mentioned from MyWin7

Yea im using Mixed as well since my sister's desktop cant use "N". i have checked my security settings as well. Now i moved the router and its pointing directly at me but i still dont get my 8000 kbps from the speedtest. so im thinking theres something wrong with my adapter on my laptop?

 

[grimreaper]

here's your options ; update the Linksys router's firmware if there is one, assuming you correctly configured the router where only you and your sister use the connection (maybe she's downloading something at the same time you were running speedtest?).
If there is an update to your router, remember it will clear all settings and you will have to configure the settings again.