Loading album covers from outside very slow

When I first started putting my library into iTunes I could grab a cover and insert it and it was loaded in 10-20 seconds...now it takes up to two minutes. What happened?

if computer works otherwise, slow wireless connection could
be caused by bad wireless signal:
http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?artnum=58543
also, problem may not be with the AirPort, but with the high-speed router or internet service provider.
if possible, you may want to connect iBook to the internet
with the network cable first - if it works ok, problem is likely with the wireless.
if the iBook works slow even with the cable connection, problem could be software or hardware on iBook or something with the router.
also, if possible you can test an iBook on some other wireless network - if it works ok, problem is within your home network.

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http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?artnum=58543
also, problem may not be with the AirPort, but with the high-speed router or internet service provider.
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also, if possible you can test an iBook on some other wireless network - if it works ok, problem is within your home network.

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