slow download speeds???

[eshort]

computer: Dell vostro 1500: Dual coreX2 5400 series/2gb ram/120 gb sata hdd/win XP sp-2 with all updates.

problem: using external linksys network wireless adapter--am not achieving hi speed braodband dowbload speeds ..other, older comput does achieve hi speed using same network adapter-router routing.

discussion: my old gateway arc200 p4 centrino exhibits much higher download speeds using same router/network wireless setup??? i tried plugging network adapter into all (4) usb slots on the dell..no help. I did get indicator "can perform faster if use usb 2.0" message--but--all the usb ports r 2.0 on the dell?????..also--linksys adapter hooked to usb 2.0 port per control panel???

your thoughts!!

tx

[glc]

Doesn't the Vostro have an internal wireless adapter?

I think we have previously discussed how nasty USB wireless adapters can be.

[eshort]

yes and yes!

i live in an apartment complex which supplies wifi..router is located only about 75 feet from my front window where i have attached the external adapter

the external adapter yields a much stronger signal than the internal adapter!-thus i use the external vs internal adapter..

this works fine on my gateway..ive had little or no trouble with that arranagement!

wld like to use it in the Dell!