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Hi, So i just bought a new iMac downloaded bootcamp and install Windows XP on it. Almost everything works fine, apart from the internet. I will always find the connection and say the signal is strong, generally 3-4/5, but the internet is really slow and sometimes will just time out because it takes so long to load. All of this is on Windows XP, Mac OS X works perfectly and the internet works very fast, I'm using a new Netgear wireless router. The reason I've install Windows is because i play Final Fantasy XI (FFXI online mmorpg) which you cant get for Mac, and yes i know everyone says Macs are bad for gaming but its a low requirement game and works fine apart from the internet. In FFXI it tells you sent and recieved data as well as a percent. When the internet slows down or grinds almost to a halt the sent stays normal but the recieved drops to 0 and if it stays at 0 then it will timeout and disconnect me from the game server. Sometimes this will not happen for hours on end, but sometimes it will happen every 20-30mins.

I dont know if this is to do with XPs compatability with the inbuilt wireless of my iMac. I've tried turning off both the Mac and router off for long periods of time and it make no difference what so ever.

Not sure when specs or information you might need, so let me know and ill post it.

Once again, the internet works flawlessly on Mac OS X. But laggy and even almost stopped on windows XP (bootcamp).

Thanks for you help!