Can anyone out there answer a WiFi speed question for me ??

sunburst · Post by **sunburst** » Thu May 25, 2006 1:52 am

I just recently bumped up my Sprint DSL broadband internet speed from 1.5 meg to 3.0 meg

and actually saved $6.00...

I ran a speed test using several sites available on the web and the computer that is hardwired to the modem and Linksys router is getting the new speed I paid for. My 3 other computers that are connected via WiFi though are only running at 1.5 meg or about 1467 kbs download & 478 kbs upload speed.

Why are my computers on WiFi running slower than the hardwired computer that is now working at the higher rate? My guess is that my router is not capable to to send any higher speeds to those remote computers but that is just a guess.

Would anyone know???

Thanks,

Sunburst

nifenut · Post by **nifenut** » Sun May 28, 2006 8:37 pm

Sunburst,
I think your guess is correct. The wireless router in your home is the limiting factor. I'll check with one of the LAN Managers at my job and get back to you. I have a similar setup.
Jim

sunburst · Post by **sunburst** » Sun May 28, 2006 9:49 pm

Thanks nifenut...

nifenut · Post by **nifenut** » Mon May 29, 2006 2:16 pm

I was able to check with another computer wiz who said the problem could be the wireless router or other settings that would too hard to describe in an email (at least to me). Sorry I can't be more help.
Jim