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Slow to connect

Feb 24, 2005 5:57AM PST

I have set up a wireless network using a belkin adsl router and have 2 computers sharing the internet connection. I have noticed that recently it doesnt connect immediatly even though it finds the network (it shows up as available networks) it does eventually connect but i have to keep disabling the adaptor and re-enabling it again..........what settings should i change to prevent this?

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802.11b+802.11g mixed
Feb 24, 2005 6:31AM PST

my router is transmitting at 802.11b and 802.11g mixed mode however my network adaptors are both compatible with
802.11g should i change this setting to 802.11g mode only? would this speed up the network? i have noticed that although my router is 54mbps my desktop which is on the second floor of the house only gets around 5mbps, sometimes as low as 1mbps!!!! which is useless as my internet speed is 2mbps....any help?

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hmmm...
Mar 3, 2005 6:32PM PST

Try changing the channel the router tramsmits on. There may be a phone in your home that uses the same 2.4Ghz frequency.
Also, If your computer is on the second floor, try tilting the antenna so the broad side faces the direction of the desktop upstairs. The antennas are omnidirectional, but it usually works if the devices are close to the same level.