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ok, so three computers. all running xp pro. one desktop is plugged into the router, one laptop with a wireless card, and another desktop with a usb wirelss adapter. the router and both wireless units are linksys 802.11b. both the wired desktop and the wireless laptop run at normal speeds for the cable modem connection we have, but the wireless desktop loads webpages and any streaming media painfully slow. it doensn't however seem to have a problem with straight forward downloads through http, ftp, or even bittorrent or limewire. it also seems to get slower over time.
anyone have a clue? let me know if there's anything other info about the network that would be important.

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