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    Slow internet speeds when unplugged!

    Discussion in 'Alienware 14 and M14x' started by Blazertrek50, Jul 27, 2013.

  1. Blazertrek50

    Blazertrek50 Notebook Evangelist

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    Hey I just received my Alienware 14 last week and I really am enjoying it. However I have run into an odd problem that occurs when my 14 is unplugged (on battery power). The internet speeds both download and upload drop to a crawl, under 2 mbps and under 1 mbps respectively (using speedtest.net). However when I plug the 14 in the speeds rocket up to 22 mbps and 9.5 mbps! Is this normal? Is something down clocking the speeds in the wireless card when it is unplugged? Thanks for any help.
     
    Blazertrek50, Jul 27, 2013
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    youssefkiev Notebook Guru

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    I think that is normal, you're using power saver mode right? Just go under power options, choose whatever power setting you're using, click advanced power settings, and change the wireless adapter settings to max performance.
     
    youssefkiev, Jul 27, 2013
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    That makes sense, thanks so much :)
     
    Blazertrek50, Jul 27, 2013
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    No problem :)
     
    youssefkiev, Jul 27, 2013
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    I did what you said and for awhile it worked but now I am having the same or similar problems.
     
    Blazertrek50, Sep 15, 2013
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    Try the latest drivers from the manufacturer's site :)
     
    Alienware-L_Porras, Sep 20, 2013
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