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    wireless very slow

    Discussion in 'HP' started by twizller, Jan 26, 2012.

  1. twizller

    twizller Notebook Guru

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    Hi everyone,

    I got the HP DV6T 6c000 with the Realtek RTL8188CE 802.11b/g/n wireless adapter and i am noticing very slow internet speeds and connection.

    Doing a speed test, i get around 1Mbps download and upload, while its connected to my schools wireless.

    When i try my Linksys AE2500 wireless adapter, i get around 20Mbps download and about the same for upload, and its connected to wireless b (54Mbps) just as the Realtek adapter.

    How can i fix my Realtek adapter so it gets normal speeds? Is there any settings i should check or change? I cannot skype with my girlfriend due to the slow connection.

    Thanks for the help

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    I am using the latest Realtek drivers from their site, same results :(
     
    twizller, Jan 26, 2012
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    twizller Notebook Guru

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    anyone experiencing similar issues or know of any solution?
     
    twizller, Jan 26, 2012
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    OhioLefty Notebook Consultant

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    "G" speeds seem fine connected to my Netgear DGND3300v2, haven't really tested any speeds. I haven't been able to connect to an "N" network yet.

    I just ran a test connected to my router at "G" (54Mb/s) speed and this is what I got below. I have 6Mb/s DSL so I'm doing pretty good considering the overhead associated with DSL.

    [​IMG]

    Run the same TEST I did if you want to compare. (click on "Begin Test")

    Good luck.
     
    OhioLefty, Jan 28, 2012
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