[Cman333]

Hey guys,

I've never run wireless before for my main PC but unfortunately I was forced to due to the constraints of new apartment.

I'm running the D-Link DIR-655 for the router, and running a D-Link DWA-552 wireless card.

I'm running a Windows 7 64 on a Q6600, 4 gig ram, Asus P5K mobo and using Telus High-Speed Turbo.

I'm basically getting very inconsistent speeds. I cannot game, can barely download anything. It'll get like ok speeds (150ish kB/s) for like 15 seconds then slow right down to 1kB/s. Average speed I'm getting is 15ish kB/s. I have 100% signal strength. The router is basically in the next room. I used to run wireless in my old apartment with my ex's laptop and it never seemed to have issues. But then again I never really used her comp.

I did a little research and updated the network card drivers to the newest ones with no luck. Should I been upgrading firmware on the modem?

I tested my other computer which is hardwired and the speed was fine and consistent. So that rules out that it's a telus issue.

I ran speedtest.net on the main comp and got a ping of 440ms and <1Mb/s dl speed and ran a few other times and ran between 12-16ms and 1.5 to 3 Mb/s. All shitty. My old comp which is hardwired is getting 8ms ping, and 13+ Mb/s.

Anyone have any suggestions before I smash my comp due to frustrations. I remember people telling me wireless speeds are almost the same as wired speeds.


Thanks again guys