Computers & Networking

[asandwhich]

Hello, I have one desktop running wireless on a bg adapter. My router is also bg. My desktop gets speeds of around 50kbs and it is on the floor above the one with the router. Would I get faster speeds if i switched the router to a n router? Is there anyway to improve my speed to close to a megabyte per second?

[RealGeorgeW Emerging Expert]

It sounds more like you need to talk to your internet provider as 50kbps is slow molasses.

[asandwhich]

Yes, I know. Un fortuantely our cable provider only gives us about a megabyte and a half per second, or thats what i get when i run the modem directly to a different computer. Our provider says high speed broadband, but i have gotten faster at motels. Any way, dealing with what i have now, what can i do about it without hardwiring it?

[RealGeorgeW Emerging Expert]

Well, to be clear, are you meaning 1.5megaBIT?

1.5Mbit = 1536kilabits per seconds

There are 8 bits in a byte, so divide by 8 and you get 192kiloBYTES per second which is your internet speed. So if you're on 1.5mbit, that's the fastest you're going to get.

[asandwhich]

Ok but how can i get That 196? I only have 50.t

[RealGeorgeW Emerging Expert]

Well the easiest way to see if it's your WiFi is to move the desktop closer to is and see if speeds increase, if they do, then look for a higher power router. If not, I'd take the beef up with your ISP.