wireless issues

PepsiChic · 12-05-2007, 03:51 AM

I bought a netgear wireless adapter because the router is netgear. i had a adapter for the old router but we have changed to a higher speed broadband and there for i needed a adapter more capable of the speeds i should be getting.

however im only getting 4-7mb instead of the 8-14mb connection i should have. signal strenght seems to be fine. im just wondering if there is anything i can do to try and boost the preformance of the router/wireless adapter to get the best speeds out of it?

also - the installation program that came with the adapter seems to have slowed/bugged my computer. since i installed it the computer seems to get moments where it goes incredibly slow, and even freezes for a few seconds. its getting incredibly annoying!

ive tried the obvious - uninstalling and reinstalling etc and it doesnt seem to have made a difference.

Duke · 12-05-2007, 08:33 AM

Man this really isn't my thing, even though I have wireless capability I'm still using hardline for both of my computers. The only thing I can suggest is check your online CP Settings (assuming your Router has an online Configuration Panel such as D-Link does) and see if there's a config issue there.

I guess the other question I have is are your Network Cards able to handle the higher bandwidth?

Lastly, I'd check your Windows Task Manager/Processes with the Router Installed/Un-Installed to see if there are any new running programs hogging up your RAM.

PepsiChic · 12-05-2007, 01:56 PM

my connection seems to be doing a bit better today - however since the adapter has been installed its still causing my pc to slow and stutter.

IR_Efrem · 12-05-2007, 02:08 PM

I need more information here GG ..
Laptop? Desktop? What type of interface is the card (PC Card or PCI slot?)

What version of windows? If you are using XP... is XP handling the Wireless connection or is there software with the card that takes care of the connection?

Any other information about your computer might prove to be helpful as well. Complete system specifications

PepsiChic · 12-06-2007, 02:11 AM

ok its not a card its an adapter. i am using xp as my OS, i have installed the netgear program to run the wireless adapter, and its that program (i believe) is slowing my pc down. when its closed my wireless adapter doesnt work, even if im using windows to run the adapter. i'll get specs in a min

IR_Efrem · 12-06-2007, 12:45 PM

Also if you could tell me the exact model name of the card it would be useful.

Would be real cool if you knew what chipset was on your motherboard as well.

I have found some compatibility issues with netgear wireless adapters and some types of computers so basically I need some rather specific details.

I do not want to sound to forward or anything but this would actually be a ton easier if you could call me or even start a chat session. I am fairly certain that I can help with this problem

PepsiChic · 12-06-2007, 01:23 PM

ok well i need to be around at the same time as you, what time zone are you in? (im good at working out times)

im around Sunday nights from about 11pm GMT and we can chat via msn/ts if you'd like, im up till about 8-10am my time.

IR_Efrem · 12-06-2007, 01:25 PM

MSN iz evil! *chuckles*

perhaps we could meet here in chat?

Shoot we are both online now... lol

as a side note - my calls are completely free after 6:00PM EST

PepsiChic · 12-06-2007, 02:06 PM

teamspeak would be better option for me - costs to get calls from outside the UK

and yes we're both in chat atm - if we cant fix it now then i'll send you ts details

IR_Efrem · 12-07-2007, 01:10 AM

Toss me yur TS server details anytime, all I can say is I will try to be here Sunday night.

I have to admit that this coming Sunday is looking a little bleak though. I'll do what I can.

Cya!