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    Two laptops on same wireless - different speed

    Discussion in 'Networking and Wireless' started by lemonslt, Jul 29, 2011.

  1. lemonslt

    lemonslt Newbie

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    Hello, I have a strange problem. There is a wireless connection in my current house with not particularly strong connection but its working ok. However, one laptop on this connection gets 6.6. Mbps in speed test, while the other gets around 1 Mbps. Drivers are up to date and power saving is turned off. No matter where I move the laptops (I can only move them in my room) this difference in speed persists.
    Maybe you guys have any idea what might be the problem?
    1 Laptop (slower) wireless card is Intel Link 1000 BGN
    2 Laptop Intel Link 5100 AGN

    Thanks in advance.
     
    lemonslt, Jul 29, 2011
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    newsposter Notebook Virtuoso

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    make sure that the internal antennas are hooked up.

    what kind of router?
     
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    freesafety13 Notebook Enthusiast

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    Sounds like its an issue with the broadcast or receive strength of the Link 1000. Also, there is a possibility that something nearby is interfering with the Intel 1000, like the Intel 5100 if they are in proximity to each other. IE, in the same room. Or there could be some other form of wireless disturbance, insulation of wiring in the walls, solid objects between the router and Intel 1000, etc etc etc.
     
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