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Posted: **Sun Jul 10, 2005 2:59 pm**

We have several computers connected by a router/wireless-access-point, which connects to the internet via cable modem. When we connect our new Dell laptop to the router with a cable, the connection speed is typical for cable modem users. However, when we use only the wireless connection, it is worse than dial-up.

Our router/a.p. is a Linksys BEFW11S4 (this uses the B version of 802.11). We used to have a laptop with a Linksys wireless---also B---PC-card which did not have this problem. I believe the built-in wireless adapter in our new laptop is version G.

Any ideas?

Posted: **Sun Jul 10, 2005 3:07 pm**

Tried rebooting?

Kidding.

1. The cross-brand NIC/router could be an issue. Don't know how to test it.
2. B may not like talking to G. Don't know how to test outside of getting a new G router... which would kill the rest of the B NICs in the house.
3. New Dell may have a bum wireless NIC. Don't know how to test.

There. I'm completely useless to you, and have just wasted your time by telling you what you already knew. Happy birthday.

Posted: **Sun Jul 10, 2005 4:14 pm**

Do you still have the alternate laptop with the B to test?

How close to the wireless router were you when testing?

Is the card set to "B" mode only, or anything like that available as a setting?

Update to latest driver on the NIC?

Posted: **Sun Jul 10, 2005 4:22 pm**

I twiddled some setting on the access point and it works now. Go figure.

Posted: **Mon Jul 11, 2005 10:22 am**

Yup, wireless is a fickle thing. My laptop's G wireless setup likes to kick on and off regularly with no warning and without moving. I just hardwire when I can. Still glad I got it. I can play Eve while lying in bed.

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