Downloading at high speeds disconnects wireless connection!

[placebo139]

Hey everyone

I seem to be having trouble maintaining a connection for download at high speeds on my computer. The stupid internet connection keeps dropping if I reach high download speeds (say 300-400kbps and above). I thought the issue was just download accelerator, but this also occurs through regular firefox browser, IE, and AIM.

What's going on!? I can't seem to find the solution. Any suggestions would be very helpful!

Thanks in advance!

 

[InlineFive]

In most cases this is caused by the router being overloaded.

We would also appreciate details of your network hardware. 🙂

 

[placebo139]

hehe, stupid me.

i have a linksys wrt54g, and I use a usb g adapter by microsoft (model MN-710 )

i had to use a wired connection as a result of this problem. shouldn't the router be able to handle high volume dls? I was the only downloader at the time, and I'm the only person with a wireless connection to it.

 

[InlineFive]

Hmm, the problem might lie within the Microsoft adapter then. You should consider updating it's firmware and drivers.

I have a WRT54g with two Intel PRO/Wireless 2200BG clients and they have no problem with 350Kb/s speeds with wireless.

 

[placebo139]

yeah... unfortunately i couldn't find updated drivers online

is there even firmware for usb adapters?

should i think about getting different usb adapter? if so, are your intel adapters recommended? (are they USB?)

thanks so much

 

[spidey07]

or it could be as simple as interference? Try changing the channel.

 

[staeiou]

This happened to me. It was the cable modem itself. A quick call and a replacement solved the problem.