Singnal 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. > > > ---------------+-------------- > I'm a geek that loves to tweak. > > >
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