Signal strength, not speed defines the quality of the
link.
Wayne Johnson wrote:
> At 03:59 PM 1/29/2008, Joe User typed:
>> Already redid their network drivers? The software
they use to manage
>> wireless (and they all have their own crap) is
probably the issue.
>
> Just had the same issue with an Intel 2100 WiFi Nic.
The drivers were
> old & didn't supt. WPA but it did once I upgraded
them altho I don't
> know why XP calls 11Mbps an excellent connection. I
have an Intel 4965 &
> it gets at least 54 Mbps even when the other laptop
is connected & it's
> also considered an excellent connection. I believe
they're talking about
> it not dropping packets versus speed but I still
wouldn't call it 11
> Mbps excellent.
>
>
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> I'm a geek that loves to tweak.
>
>
>
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