ok I answered part of my own question.. I ran speed tests using a couple of
other sites and came up with 5499kbps, 5718kbps and 4509kbps which should
equate to 55Mbps, 57Mbps and 45Mbps. So that 2Wire speed test is obviously
out of whack.
I used a USB extension cord and was able to place the wireless receiver a
few feet closer to the modem, although it is still a downstairs/upstairs
thing. That helped improve signal strength to "excellent" from "very good"
and it seemed to help my ping a bit. At least I didn't get booted off the
server last night.
When I ran a speed test on the computer where the modem is hooked up, it
came in at 58Mbps. If I ran an ethernet cable from the modem upstairs to my
computer downstairs I assume I would get the same speed of 58Mbps, correct?
Cable length would be about 30 feet, accounting for snaking it through walls
etc.
I'm not fond of the idea of having to run cable. Would an upgrade of the
wireless receiver help in any way?
Hey guys,
It's been quite a while, Happy Holidays!
I just had AT&T install Uverse and among the issues I have with it, they
disconnected my DSL and installed a wireless network in my house. So now
my ping is way high in online games and now sometimes I get bounced off
the servers. Grrr...
They installed a 2Wire 3800 HGV-B modem and I have a US-G-AT-02 wireless
receiver on my box. The modem is upstairs and my box is downstairs but
the distance between the two is about 15 feet.
The wireless connection icon on my toolbar says I'm getting 54Mbps, but
when I go to 2Wire's page and run a speed test they say I'm getting around
3.40Mbps.
Question 1 is, which is correct? Question 2 is, how can I get better
throughput? The tech guy suggested running a ethernet cable from the
modem to my box but that's a bit of a hassle. Is there a way to improve
the wireless efficiency?
thanks!
Veech
