Slow Wireless Connection

Hi Guys,

My desktop computer which is running on XP - when connected to the network, the speed is only 1.0mbps whereas my laptop is connected at 54.0mbps - i have a BT Voyager 1040 so its not like i have a rubbish network card - i have scanned for spyware, viruses etc and nothing comes up, Any ideas on how to speed the connection up a bit? I have good signal strength before anyone comments on moving it about and that. It is right next to my laptop which has 54.0mbps speed - even when my laptop is off - it still stays at 1.0mbps.

Thanks in advance,

Simon

 

BT Wireless Hub 1800HG

Yes i have checked for the latest driver for the wireless card. It used to work at a good speed until recently. No i am not using anything non-standard. Would it be worth uninstalling it and then reinstalling the driver?

Thanks.

 

Try bringing it closer to the router and see if it's a range issue.

 

John Will: I said in my first post "I have good signal strength before anyone comments on moving it about and that." I also said: "It is right next to my laptop which has 54.0mbps speed - even when my laptop is off - it still stays at 1.0mbps."

TerryNet: I will try and and do that now, so will get back to you.