I have a Dell laptop and it is connected to a 2Wire system. I have run all of my Norton antivirus software, defender, spybot and I have a fire wall that is active. I am careful when on the internet and I have not found anything. Thanks
2007-07-01 12:43:32 · 2 answers · asked by Glenn C 1 in Computers & Internet ➔ Hardware ➔ Laptops & Notebooks
Several things for you to check..
1. Reboot the 2Wire -- simply pull the power plug, wait 2-4 minutes plug it back in and wait for it to complete the boot cycle.. see if the speed returns.
(Sometimes routers need rebooting too.)
2. Be sure you dont have a "freeloader" check your wireless settings and be sure encryption is enabled.. might be a good time to change the "password" for you encryption just be be sure. You can check the router logs to see if anyone else is connected.
Check the signal strength and noise levels if neither of these two takes care of the connection speed. I use NetStumbler for this. It is free to download and shows noise vs signal levels.
You can use http://speakeasy.net/speedtest to see if you are getting good speed from the DSL.
Check your DSL speed using a wire to see if it is normal. If not, call your ISP and have the line checked, they can go bad and do.
2007-07-01 13:21:00 · answer #1 · answered by Tracy L 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you are going to desire a router so which you will connect the two to the comparable modem. instantaneous could greater then probable be your superb wager, and could show you how to apply your computer everywhere interior of selection of the router. you will additionally might desire to get the instantaneous setup for you computer so which you will recieve the sign. Belkin has a incredibly good setup for the fee, and you will be able to locate it at your community WalMart.
2016-11-07 21:42:23 · answer #2 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋