  Tryton6
join:2004-04-23 Largo, FL clubs: | reply to masterpjz9 Re: Wireless Speed Vs Wired Speed
Im not testing the lan side, thats fine, its the internet speed, I have RoadRunner with a 3mps dl speed. When I test the connection on my desktop which is wired to the router I get from 2.5 to 2.8 mps, but the wireless I get 1.2 to 1.5. |
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  Angelo_ The Network Guy Premium join:2002-06-18 | he clearly staed this. WPA does slow things down if it supports vpn use that with ipsec instead less overhead |
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  masterpjz9
join:2000-10-14 Peabody, MA | reply to Tryton6 WPA shouldn't slow it down this much. Is the computer that your testing the wireless on able to get that faster speed while connected to the wired ethernet segment of the network? |
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  Tryton6
join:2004-04-23 Largo, FL clubs: | I havent tried it, i will tonight when I get out of work and give all results |
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  Tryton6
join:2004-04-23 Largo, FL clubs:
| Ok here we go I did all these tests, here are the results..
Desktop speed Wired to router d/l = 2681kbps u/l = 341kbps
laptop speeds wireless d/l = 1324kbps u/l = 349kbps
laptop no security wireless d/l = 1331kbps u/l = 348kbps
laptop wired to router d/l = 1470kbps u/l = 334kbps
I am boggled as to why its still slow even wired, no firewall is enabled on xp.. i hav not tweaked eather the desktop or laptop.. Please Help!!! Thanks  |
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