Extremely slow Wireless N :(

Biz.Kid09 · 30 Jan 2011 at 18:39

Ok,
I have just received my new wireless n pci adaptor and its connected fine to my virgin media box, which is wireless n.
Now, the speed of my internet has gone through the floor. I have installed all drivers etc but thats the limit of my networking knowledge.
If it helps my router is DIR 615 which is the standard one used by Virgin Media i think. I am currently on the 20mb package.

I would be willing to buy a new router etc if it means it will work properly

Biz.Kid09 · 30 Jan 2011 at 18:54

I mean speed as in general browsing, youtube takes along time, bbc sport taking long time to load etc.
That help?

Biz.Kid09 · 30 Jan 2011 at 19:01

Ok,
How can i change that? better router?
Im guessing the one Virgin gives out isn't great.
The sync speed seems to be just my pc because my netbook/laptop both only wireless g cards are nice and fast :confused:

Biz.Kid09 · 30 Jan 2011 at 20:06

Ok for netbook:
18.26Mbps
and on the pc after many reboots 3.88Mbps

Biz.Kid09 · 30 Jan 2011 at 21:37

Schizophonic, it is a wireless n pci adaptor. The netbook and other laptop and phone are perfect. Its just my pc or the adaptor. I have installed and reinstalled the drivers for it but its not doing much. Should i unplug it manually and reset like some do with ram etc or will it make no difference?

Biz.Kid09 · 30 Jan 2011 at 21:59

Schizophonic said:
its nothing else to do with your components, has no effect with your wireless.

Is it possible to hook your PC directly with the router? (wired) and test speedtest.net?

Yeh, lemme go grab it and hook up to my tv.

Biz.Kid09 · 30 Jan 2011 at 22:12

Right i have just plugged in a ethernet cable but it hasnt auto connected instead it is showing me options to connect to my wireless. I have tried this but it wont accept my key.
I have looked at the settings and it is saying its wep but on other pcs it is WPA2 which is what is set it up to be.

So it seems the pc has found its own connection or something?

Biz.Kid09 · 30 Jan 2011 at 22:20

Just removed it and i am now rebooting.
Cable is plugged in

Biz.Kid09 · 30 Jan 2011 at 22:30

Ok, its not even connecting via ethernet.
I have downloaded the latest drivers via asus website and at the end of the installation it says realtek network controller not found. If deep sleep mode please plug the cable.

There is a cable plugged in to both pc and router....

Biz.Kid09 · 30 Jan 2011 at 22:40

Yeh downloaded drivers on netbook

7

I have installed wireless drivers, turned off plugged in adaptor, turned on, connected and my internet is what i expected

I will now move back to my bedroom and see if were still good.

Biz.Kid09 · 30 Jan 2011 at 23:13

Yeh its working alright now, not super quick, I think im going to have to play around with where the aerials should go.
But at least im online now.
Thanks mate for you help

Biz.Kid09 · 30 Jan 2011 at 23:31

Yeh, i have just replaced one of the antennas with one of my own extended ones and its made a huge difference. I am now going to look into getting another one and then hopefully i will have the max speed possible.

Will do mate