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Old May 16th 04, 05:48 PM
Joel
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Default 800LCi - 802.11b speed issues

I have been having problems, since day 1, with download speed on my
TravelMate 800LCi, when using the built-in 802.11b hardware. Speed is not
an issue when using Ethernet.

By contrast, I have two Thinkpads (X20 and T21), both using different D-
Link PC-Cards for 802.11b and on those, downloads, streaming videos, etc.,
seem to fly - while on the 800LCi, downloads take forever and streaming
videos frequently stop while waiting for buffering/downloading, etc. All
are connecting to the same access point on my home network.

The really strange thing is that when doing speed tests at services like
computers4sure.com/speed.asp - the 800LCi consistently clocks in at faster
speeds than either of the Thinkpads. But, in real-life usage, the 800LCi
is painfully slow compared to the others. I just cannot figure out why
this is happening and why the inconsistency between real-life performance
and formal speed tests.

Any ideas or suggestions????


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Old June 9th 04, 02:33 AM
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It's a possibility you don't have the corrrect (complete) protocols
installed, i presume you'll know how to enable/disable protocols from within
the wireless properties.

Make sure 'netbios' is enabled over TCP/IP; in tcp/ip properties in the
adapter properties, click on 'advanced', then 'WINS' tab, and 'enable
netbios over tcp/ip'

If it's not enabled and you use 'netware netbios' (protocol installed
usually by yourself, the only reason it'd be there usually) - then that's
soo much slower for data-transfer, at least that's my experience on 2
windows xp computers, it's attrocious.


"Joel" wrote in message
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The really strange thing is that when doing speed tests at services like
computers4sure.com/speed.asp - the 800LCi consistently clocks in at faster
speeds than either of the Thinkpads. But, in real-life usage, the 800LCi
is painfully slow compared to the others. I just cannot figure out why
this is happening and why the inconsistency between real-life performance
and formal speed tests.



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Old June 30th 04, 04:15 PM
Joel
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Actually, after some more experimenting, I realized that this slow speed
only occurs on battery power. It can be sitting and barely moving on a
long download, while on battery power, and as soon as I connect the AC
adapter, the download chugs along and completes almost instantly. My
guess is there is something in the power management that is cutting the
amount of power that goes to the wireless adapter while on battery - I
just havn't been able to find where/how to adjust this. Maybe it's time
to call tech support.


"Dave" wrote in
:

It's a possibility you don't have the corrrect (complete) protocols
installed, i presume you'll know how to enable/disable protocols from
within the wireless properties.

Make sure 'netbios' is enabled over TCP/IP; in tcp/ip properties in
the adapter properties, click on 'advanced', then 'WINS' tab, and
'enable netbios over tcp/ip'

If it's not enabled and you use 'netware netbios' (protocol installed
usually by yourself, the only reason it'd be there usually) - then
that's soo much slower for data-transfer, at least that's my
experience on 2 windows xp computers, it's attrocious.


"Joel" wrote in message
. ..
The really strange thing is that when doing speed tests at services
like computers4sure.com/speed.asp - the 800LCi consistently clocks in
at faster speeds than either of the Thinkpads. But, in real-life
usage, the 800LCi is painfully slow compared to the others. I just
cannot figure out why this is happening and why the inconsistency
between real-life performance and formal speed tests.







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Old July 9th 04, 03:30 PM
Joel
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Joel wrote in news:Xns95187298492ECjoelraskinnyc@
129.250.170.89:

Actually, after some more experimenting, I realized that this slow speed
only occurs on battery power.


Tech support was a waste of time.

But, I finally figured this out!!! Control Panel-- System-- Hardware--
Device Manager-- properties for the 802.11b wireless card -- there's a
power slide control that selects between faster speed v. longer battery
life. The default setting is slowest speed.

 




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