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wireless speed keeps dropping

amj.designs — Sun, 17 Sep 2006 16:26:26 GMT

hi,i have been using my router with the sony vaio fj1s/w and i have noticed that the transfer rate between the router and the wireless LAN is always between 36mbps and 48mbps but never the 54mbps.i have contacted the manufacturer of the router not a big difference.i have swapped routers and laptops but still the same.i changed security keys from wep-wap to wap-psk no difference.to add this started when i changed isp,from virgin to talktalk.can someone help please?

Re: wireless speed keeps dropping

kee-lo_ — Sun, 17 Sep 2006 17:21:20 GMT

This seems to be normal, I have the same thing - it goes from 54Mbit to 36Mbit - it depends on a lot of things. I find good weather makes a better signal.

Re: wireless speed keeps dropping

amj.designs — Sun, 17 Sep 2006 17:53:04 GMT

This seems to be normal, I have the same thing - it goes from 54Mbit to 36Mbit - it depends on a lot of things.  I find good weather makes a better signal.

thanks for your reply but what is bugging me is that my partner's fujitsu laptop has got the same card as mine but always on 54mbps,occasional drops.i used to use another router but that never happened till i had the brilliant idea of trying to improve things by buying a new router.also i have redone the room that the router is by adding furniture can that affect it? any personal advice on netgear and safecom products?

Re: wireless speed keeps dropping

amj.designs — Sun, 17 Sep 2006 17:55:15 GMT

also i wonder if this is normal when its affecting my internet activities?as i keep getting internet diagnose .i cannot get to use internet explorer.

Re: wireless speed keeps dropping

kee-lo_ — Mon, 18 Sep 2006 13:12:41 GMT

Furniture isn't a problem.

I have a Belkin card and I set it to 54mbit and it works fine. I just wonder if it's a card thing rather than a router thing

Re: wireless speed keeps dropping

Twisted-Rizla — Mon, 18 Sep 2006 14:23:16 GMT

I also use a Belkin so can't offer much help. Does your router allow for turbo connection? If so shift your settings to that. How far away is the router from your PC? Sometimes moving it closer can help.

Re: wireless speed keeps dropping

amj.designs — Mon, 18 Sep 2006 22:14:42 GMT

Furniture isn't a problem.

I have a Belkin card and I set it to 54mbit and it works fine.  I just wonder if it's a card thing rather than a router thing

well, this is what i was thinking main reason why i posted this on the forum.i really don't know how to set my card to use the 54mbps.

Re: wireless speed keeps dropping

Thalamus. — Mon, 18 Sep 2006 22:27:50 GMT

Hi amj.designs,

Check the manufactures website and see if there is an update as occasionally this can help..:smileyconfused:

Re: wireless speed keeps dropping

amj.designs — Mon, 18 Sep 2006 22:38:47 GMT

Hi amj.designs,

Check the manufactures website and see if there is an update as occasionally this can help..:smileyconfused:

hi, i have done so and spent hours on end trying to sort it.i even contacted the technical support but no much help.is there any update for the wireless card which is built in the laptop? vaio fj1s/w.if so can someone tell me how to do this as i have been to vaio update options but cannot find anything.i have tried the turbo but no much better.

Re: wireless speed keeps dropping

Thalamus. — Mon, 18 Sep 2006 22:52:57 GMT

Hi amj.designs

There is an update for the wireless available here but I don't think this will help your signal strength..

What model wireless router and card do your have..?

Re: wireless speed keeps dropping

amj.designs — Thu, 21 Sep 2006 16:44:24 GMT

Hi amj.designs

There is an update for the wireless available here but I don't think this will help your signal strength..

What model wireless router and card do your have..?

safecom SWART2-54125 and intel pro wireless 2200bg