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    Help Please - Persistent Problem with Slow WiFi in G73JH

    Discussion in 'ASUS Gaming Notebook Forum' started by Froggie_san, Dec 6, 2011.

  1. Froggie_san

    Froggie_san Newbie

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    I own a G73jh and have been trying to nail down why my WiFi throughput is so slow at around 0.6mbs-0.9mbs down and 4.0mbs up. I've been using Speakeasy speed test for these results.

    Originally I had the stock wi-fi card that came with the G73. I then replaced it with an Intel 6200 IEEE 802.11n (draft) Wi-Fi Adapter - Mini PCI Express - 300Mbps.

    Still the slow speeds persist at around .07mbs down.

    When I link in via Ethernet I get great speeds, cable speeds.

    I have a Cisco-Linksys wrt310n router running, TKIP encryption and have tried various channel combinations and wifi settings.

    I'm curious if anyone has a link to the fix for this issue or could explain to me what next options might be here?
     
    Froggie_san, Dec 6, 2011
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  2. oneday

    oneday Notebook Guru

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    It could be caused by interference from nearby WiFi usage, like your neighbors, especially if you live in an apartment building.

    Take your laptop to another place and see the WiFi speed there(office/restaurants/home).
     
    oneday, Dec 6, 2011
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  3. jaceknokia

    jaceknokia Newbie

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    Disable N in wifi card. Check now. I have the same problem in my intel centrino 6300 :(
     
    jaceknokia, Dec 6, 2011
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  4. pato

    pato Notebook Evangelist

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    Don't use TKIP. You have to use WPA2-AES for N speeds.

    pato
     
    pato, Dec 6, 2011
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  5. madnj

    madnj Notebook Consultant

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    Change the wireless channel your router is using. I've had similar problems with my 2.4 GHz wireless headset interfering with my router when it was set to auto. I hardcoded my router channel and have not had the issue since.

    On the topic of Wireless N, you have to use WPA or WPA2 encryption (not WEP) for you to connect using N.
     
    madnj, Dec 6, 2011
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