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    P-6831FX Internet Connection

    Discussion in 'Gateway and eMachines' started by Rezlov, Feb 21, 2008.

  1. Rezlov

    Rezlov Notebook Enthusiast

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    I just got the 6831 and have made a clean install of Vista. I reinstalled all drivers as well.

    I am having trouble getting a strong connection with my wireless router. I am currently getting 1mbps. I have a Linksys Model BEFW11S4 router that I am using to connect. There is 1 other computer connecting to the main computer with the router.

    Can someone help me improve this?
     
    Rezlov, Feb 21, 2008
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  2. Jstn7477

    Jstn7477 Sam I Am

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    You should probably think about getting a new router since you are still using the obsolete 11Mbps Wireless B. Get a wireless N router for that brand new Gateway and you won't be sorry. Wireless N gets up to 300Mbps and better range than G or B.
     
    Jstn7477, Feb 21, 2008
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    Rezlov Notebook Enthusiast

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    Alright I'll see what I can find. But if it can get up to 11mbps then why do I only come up with 1 mbps? The other computer comes up with 11mbps and the router computer comes up with 100mbps.
     
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  4. peteryorkuca

    peteryorkuca Notebook Consultant

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    As Jstn7477 and few others said on other thread, your WIRELESS part of your ROUTER is FUBAR. Either use internet using the cable through ethernet or get a new N router or stick with a G router for $40. Or access your router and try to configure it. Its one or the other.
     
    peteryorkuca, Feb 21, 2008
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