I dont move the router/access point or the computer that is wirelessly connected. Is my router defective?
2007-01-05 06:49:05 · 7 answers · asked by ematal2000 1 in Computers & Internet ➔ Computer Networking
No, it's not defective... So it sounds like your PC is telling you that it is connected to your wireless router at different speeds at different times, but all else is equal... Many things can affect this, and it's usually interference, possibly from a neighbor with their own wireless LAN on the same or a nearby channel, and your connection speed to the wireless router will vary (along with theirs) when either of you creates a lot of traffic on the network. Other sources of interference for 802.11b/g can be from 2.4GHz cordless telephones, microwave ovens, bluetooth devices and some brands of wireless stereo speakers.
It is also possible your wireless router is not in the best spot, sometimes moving it only a few feet up/down or left/right can make a difference, because of multipath interference within your home. Sometimes it's due to things you cannot see, like ductwork in the walls.
So first try placing the router in an open, unobstructed spot, and then changing channels, choose from 1, 6 and 11 and see which works best and if the speed changes subside. For wireless g the speeds supported are 6, 9, 12, 18, 24, 36, 48 and 54 Mbps. It's also backward compatible with 802.11b at 1, 2, 5.5 and 11Mbps.
2007-01-05 06:55:08 · answer #1 · answered by networkmaster 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Similar problem here. If you are in an area that has multiple networks it will do this. Mainly because there is a lot of confusion on signal. Keep in mind that it transmits on a 2.4 ghz frequency. There is not much you will be able to do. I did try one thing and this may help. I changed the setting in my wireless to a non broadcast ssid. I have to manually put the info into my laptop but the connection has been better.
Like i said anything that operates on the 2.4ghz frequency will have interference. Cordless phones (older ones mostly) satelitte dishes, and even some cell phones.
You could also try moving the wireless router to a different location. There could be interference from something near it.
If you bring your laptop closer to the router does the signal stay strong? If so it is probably interference then.
2007-01-05 08:03:33 · answer #2 · answered by logan 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
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2016-10-30 02:17:55 · answer #3 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hi,
The wireless router speed varies from 11.0Mbps to 54.0Mbps as they have different standards like A, B and G where this networks will not go in together. So that the range will vary the speed they get connected.
Ganesh.KB
2007-01-05 06:54:22 · answer #4 · answered by Dexter 2 · 0⤊ 3⤋
One "feecher" of 802.11g is backward compatibility. If your 802.11g wireless router/access-point is configured to allow both 802.11b (11 megabit/sec) and 802.11g (54 megabit/sec) clients, it will temporarily slow down to 11 megabit/sec if a 802.11b client ATTEMPTS to connect, even if he doesn't have the correct WEP/WPA encryption key. If all your computers have 802.11g hardware, try changing your router to only allow 802.11g connections.
2007-01-05 13:21:38 · answer #5 · answered by tom_gronke 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
could be the location of your wireless router, poor signal strength to it, or other things interfering, i have the same problem from time to time. usually when i have my laptop in certain rooms in my house.
2007-01-05 06:59:24 · answer #6 · answered by Wesley C 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It might not be a hardware issue, if you live on an area that has a ton of internet users, it could be that your ISP's router is saturated.
2007-01-05 06:52:43 · answer #7 · answered by Suntoosoon 2 · 0⤊ 2⤋