<deepdark@onvol.net> wrote in message
news:1168209037.251647.142620@q40g2000cwq.googlegr oups.com...
> Can anyone suggest a solution to extreme slowness of internet access
> when using wifi on MSI router RG60G? When the computer is wired to the
> router via ethernet, internet is very fast. The router is connected to
> a cable modem with a dynamic IP address.
>
> I have tried all channels.
>
> The computer is just next to the wifi router, so interference should
> not be a problem. Signal strength is "Excellent."
>
> The router is installed as purchased, with no additional configuration
> (no encryption, no port forwarding, nothing).
>
> The computer has the built-in Intel PRO/Wireless 3945ABG.
>
> The computer works BEAUTIFULLY with any other wifi hotspot other than
> my own.
>
> The latest firmware from MSI's site is the same as the one installed on
> the router.
>
> If I connect the computer to the router with an ethernet cable, the
> computer gets only a slightly different NAT'ed IP address
> (192.168.1.160 instead of 192.168.1.122 when using wifi). Yet with
> wireless, it is disastrously slow (2-3 kB/s).
>
> Does anyone have any, even crazy idea what could possibly be wrong? I
> accept anything except answers involving aliens from outer space. Thank
> you.
>

Well, I know what the problem is but since you've excluded me I'm going to
play poker with the caveman from the Geiko commercials.

alien