Basic connection speed questions for WRT54GS v.4

Hi, and sorry, I am something of a network numpty (though I understand my pc pretty well)
My router only ever transfers data at 54mbps (according to the wireless network connection icon in the system tray) - so, what has happened to the speed booster increasing it to 108mbps? Is 54mbps the best I can get?
Is this 54mbps in each direction = 108 total?!
And, how does this then limit my broadband downloading speeds? I have a 20Mb connection, and get around 17Mb speeds on my desktop pc which is connected via an ethernet cable to the router. The laptop, connected by wireless, gets 6Mb max - is this being limited by the router's capabilities?

First of all, Speedbooster is a software enhancement to the router. It does not change the basic wireless g connection speed of 54 Mbps. The Speedbooster enhancement is supposed to give you a 10 to 20% boost in data throughput. In order to get the full benefit, both the router and your wireless adapter must have Speedbooster. If only the router has it, you still get a benefit, but not as much.
Under ideal lab conditions (read: not in an ordinary home) a wireless g system can deliver as much as 20 to 25 Mbps of data. Most home users get substantially less. Most home users are happy if they can get 50% of their wired speed (in your case, 50% of the 17 Mbps). Some have achieved as much as 80% of their wired speed.
Its possible that 6 Mbps might be all that your system will be able to do, but I would suggest that you try a few adjustments and see if you can improve it. Here are my suggestions:
First of all, give your network a unique SSID. Do not use "linksys". If you are using "linksys" you may be trying to connect to your neighbor's router. Also set "SSID Broadcast" to "enabled". This will help your computer find and lock on to your router's signal, and this can give a slight performance gain.
Poor wireless connections are often caused by radio interference from other 2.4 GHz devices. This includes wireless phones, wireless baby monitors, microwave ovens, wireless mice and keyboards, wireless speakers, and your neighbor's wireless network. In rare cases, Bluetooth devices can interfere. Even some 5+ GHz phones also use the 2.4 Ghz band. Unplug these devices, and see if that corrects your problem.
In your router, try a different channel. There are 11 channels in the 2.4 GHz band. Usually channel 1, 6, or 11 works best. Check out your neighbors, and see what channel they are using. Because the channels overlap one another, try to stay at least +5 or -5 channels from your strongest neighbors. For example, if you have a strong neighbor on channel 9, try any channel 1 through 4.
Also, try to locate the router about 4 to 6 feet above the floor, in an open area. Do not locate it behind your monitor or near other computer equipment or speakers. The antenna should be vertical.
Also, in the computer, go to your wireless software, and go to "Preferred Networks" (sometimes called "Profiles" ). There are probably a few networks listed. Delete any network named "linksys". Also delete any network that you do not recognize, or that you no longer use. If your current network is not listed, enter its info (SSID, encryption (if any), and key (if any) ). Then select your current network and make it your default network, and set it to automatic login. You may need to go to "settings" to do this, or you may need to right click on your network and select "Properties" or "settings".
If the above does not fix your problem, download and install the latest driver for your wireless card.
If you still have problems, try the following:
For wireless g routers, try setting the "Transmission Rate" to 54 Mbps. For wireless n routers, try setting the "n Transmission Rate" to 162 Mbps, and the (wireless g) "Transmission Rate" to 54 Mbps.
If you still have trouble, download and install the latest firmware for your router. After a firmware upgrade, you must reset the router to factory defaults, then setup the router again from scratch. If you saved a router configuration file, DO NOT use it.
Hope this helps. Please let me know your results.
Message Edited by toomanydonuts on 11-29-2007 02:35 AM

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