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    Networking Issues

    Discussion in 'HP' started by shasta7, Jul 18, 2011.

  1. shasta7

    shasta7 Notebook Evangelist

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    I just installed a 300mbps router but my dv7 4295us still connects @ 54mbps
    did I miss something? I have the intel 1000 wireless card and it is set for wireless n. any Ideas? also on my network another router shows up that is not mine .
     
    shasta7, Jul 18, 2011
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    neothe0ne Notebook Consultant

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    It's probably the Intel 1000 wireless card.

    My dv6t-6100 CTO connects to my N router at 65.0 Mbps with frequent drops to 58.0 Mbps.
     
    neothe0ne, Jul 18, 2011
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    I figured it out, you must use wsk2 aes security on both ends, wep and tkip will not work and default to g band speeds
     
    shasta7, Jul 19, 2011
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