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    Killer Wireless-N 1103 Network Adapter Problems & Lagg

    Discussion in 'Networking and Wireless' started by MetuoMe95, Apr 24, 2012.

  1. MetuoMe95

    MetuoMe95 Notebook Geek

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    I have my new M14x and I decided to spend the extra money on this wireless adapter due to it's range and connectivity...

    Often times loading videos, web pages, EVEN FACEBOOK is long, takes up to 30 seconds, and I just can't handle it anymore to the point that I want to return it, or file a complaint.

    Can anyone shed any light on this?

    I thought it was the network, as when I use the manager to show me my connection speed it is sometimes higher and sometimes lower so I thought it was that.

    But usually my mom's 2 year old 15" dusty dell can show youtube with no loading time, and it never had any problem with its wifi.
     
    MetuoMe95, Apr 24, 2012
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  2. WhatsThePoint

    WhatsThePoint Notebook Virtuoso

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    The wireless card is only part of the wireless networking puzzle.

    Is your router configured properly and is it simultaneous 300Mbps or 450Mbps duel band?

    WPA2 AES security on Windows 7?

    Use inSSIDer to find the best channel and view your connection strength.

    While inSSIDer is running carry your notebook around at your location to find the best spots.

    Downloads | MetaGeek

    You can also view connection strength with Homedale

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    WhatsThePoint, Apr 25, 2012
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