network problems

Tonglebeak · 11-28-2004, 11:57 AM

I'm on a pentium3, 550 mhz, 384 ram

I'm hooked up to a Linksys router via Blitzz Wireless USB Network Card. For some reason, it just slowed down out of nowhere, and the problem isn't very clear. It slowed down from about 200kb/s to ~20kb/s. Here's a pic of a graph I took while downloading:

It seems it's getting interrupted somehow.

My upload rate is about the same as it was before the problems (~15kb/s), but it also experiences interruptions.

Also, the router was fully reset, but the problem persists.

What could the problem be? Another computer on the same router works just fine.

chris112lee · 11-28-2004, 01:05 PM

there may be interferrence with the 2.4ghz operating frequency. Some of the older 2.4ghz phones I know caused problems. But oyu may want to check to see wha tothe electronics are next to your router (or more probable) your adapter. since you have a usb network adapter, try moving it further away from all of your electronics (monitor, comp, speaker, amp....) and as always... check for new drivers.

johnwill · 11-28-2004, 02:25 PM

It could be interference, and it could also be someone else leeching your bandwidth. Did you set up encryption on the link?

11-28-2004, 11:57 AM	#1 (permalink)
Tonglebeak Member Join Date: Nov 2004 Posts: 22 OS: XP	network problems I'm on a pentium3, 550 mhz, 384 ram I'm hooked up to a Linksys router via Blitzz Wireless USB Network Card. For some reason, it just slowed down out of nowhere, and the problem isn't very clear. It slowed down from about 200kb/s to ~20kb/s. Here's a pic of a graph I took while downloading: It seems it's getting interrupted somehow. My upload rate is about the same as it was before the problems (~15kb/s), but it also experiences interruptions. Also, the router was fully reset, but the problem persists. What could the problem be? Another computer on the same router works just fine.

11-28-2004, 02:25 PM	#3 (permalink)
johnwill Manager, Networking Forums Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: S.E. Pennsylvania, US Posts: 31,291 OS: XP-Pro, Vista, Linux Blog Entries: 1	It could be interference, and it could also be someone else leeching your bandwidth. Did you set up encryption on the link? __________________ If TSF has helped you, Tell us about it! or Donate to help keep the site up! Microsoft MVP - Windows Desktop Experience

11-28-2004, 01:05 PM	#2 (permalink)
chris112lee Member Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Eagle River, Alaska Posts: 26 OS: xphome/xppro/2000pro	there may be interferrence with the 2.4ghz operating frequency. Some of the older 2.4ghz phones I know caused problems. But oyu may want to check to see wha tothe electronics are next to your router (or more probable) your adapter. since you have a usb network adapter, try moving it further away from all of your electronics (monitor, comp, speaker, amp....) and as always... check for new drivers.