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    Slow connection help

    Discussion in 'Networking and Wireless' started by Aurizen, Sep 4, 2012.

  1. Aurizen

    Aurizen Notebook Consultant

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    Ok guys I'm having problems with my internet connection,

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    as you can see I have a good connection but slow speed when I go closer to my router it becomes much faster around 15MB.
    But I just bought a new router last week so it cant be that, maybe my wireless card? is it good or bad?
     
    Aurizen, Sep 4, 2012
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  2. mattcheau

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    what kind of wireless nic? router? network settings? where is the router in relation to where you are (i.e. through walls, floors, etc.)?
     
    mattcheau, Sep 4, 2012
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    Aurizen Notebook Consultant

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    The router is a Linksys E3200, my wireless card is a Ralink RT5390R

    I dont get why I have strong signal but a slow connection. I think its the wireless card.
     
    Aurizen, Sep 4, 2012
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    yea, i'm okay with you ignoring the question about where you are in relation to the router. we can be pretty sure that signal's not the issue here. ;) is this same thing happening with other laptops/devices connected to the same network? does your laptop do this while connected to other wireless networks?
     
    mattcheau, Sep 6, 2012
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