polisciguy
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Hey all, I know this topic is probably frequently discussed, but I wanted to make sure I was getting some reliable information about this issue.
I'm on a DSL connection (I know, stone ages, right?) and the link speed listed in the task manager is 150 Mbps. I have a wireless router connected to a PC in another room that is connected directly to the phone line. According to SpeedTest.net, my download speed is 0.94 Mbps. EDIT: I performed this speed test with no other devices connected to WiFi so as to not slow anything down.
I was wondering if this was a download speed I should expect given my link speed, or if it was lower than expected. I read that your router and wireless card can ultimately compromise your speed, regardless of what it is marketed at by your ISP. I know the router I have is a fairly cheap Belkin (I think I picked it up for around 40 bucks) and I have a 802.11n Wireless LAN card. Would upgrading either of those see any worthwhile increase in my download speeds?
And lastly, I have recently experienced some problems with internet connnectivity on the PC connected to the network wirelessly. I remain connected to the network, but suddenly I'll lose internet access. It's usually fixable if I disconnect and then reconnect to the network, but it's been a nuisance. Any idea how this could be fixed?
I greatly appreciate any help or advice you guys have to offer.
Thanks!
I'm on a DSL connection (I know, stone ages, right?) and the link speed listed in the task manager is 150 Mbps. I have a wireless router connected to a PC in another room that is connected directly to the phone line. According to SpeedTest.net, my download speed is 0.94 Mbps. EDIT: I performed this speed test with no other devices connected to WiFi so as to not slow anything down.
I was wondering if this was a download speed I should expect given my link speed, or if it was lower than expected. I read that your router and wireless card can ultimately compromise your speed, regardless of what it is marketed at by your ISP. I know the router I have is a fairly cheap Belkin (I think I picked it up for around 40 bucks) and I have a 802.11n Wireless LAN card. Would upgrading either of those see any worthwhile increase in my download speeds?
And lastly, I have recently experienced some problems with internet connnectivity on the PC connected to the network wirelessly. I remain connected to the network, but suddenly I'll lose internet access. It's usually fixable if I disconnect and then reconnect to the network, but it's been a nuisance. Any idea how this could be fixed?
I greatly appreciate any help or advice you guys have to offer.
Thanks!