On 4 Dec 2006 07:42:49 -0800, jebarnes@gmail.com wrote:

>i have DSL, with a wireless router, WEP, and MAC filtering. I have
>excellent signal strength for all of my network devices (on a
>wireless-g network). When i test the bandwidth
>(http://www.speakeasy.net/speedtest/) on my laptop i get 2100-2700
>kbps. On my desktop (with 77-81% signal strength) i get at best 800
>kbps at best
>it's a fast machine, and i want the fastest connection possible -- any
>suggestions?

do all of your downloads run at that speed or just some? all downloads
from all servers or all downloads from the same server? was this a
1-time thing or is it consistent? do you get the same results when
you connect desktop/laptop directly to DSL modem by-passing the
router?

73,
rich, n9dko