unexplicably high ping in counter-strike with airlink router

[konakona]

ever since i got my laptop, we have 5 computers to connect to the internet and our old linksys only had 4 ports to spare. airlink+ router appeared to be a cheap quick fix to the problem with its wireless capabilities. it was a smooth transition except one flaw - my roomate is getting some really crappy (500+) ping for counter-strike. funny thing is another online game i play seems to run even better than the linksys if not the same as before. I have already checked the manual and the config page for the router and couldnt come up with anything relevant. is there a known issue regarding the airlink+ router and counter-strike?

 

[Appledrop]

how is his signal quality?

 

[konakona]

only my laptop is hooked up via wireless, all other computers use conventional CAT5 cable. his internet works just fine other than for CS

 

[konakona]

bump.

 

[Appledrop]

could try disabling wireless zero service - [start//run//services.msc//wireless zero//disable] heard that can cause problems in CS. Otherthan that i dont have a clue.. Check the rates in CS config?

 

[konakona]

thanx for suggestions, i already have had wireless zero service turned off on all computers here except for the laptop. do rates in CS have to be different depending on the router in use?

 

[nweaver]

change cables?

Change ports on the router?

other then that, I would bust out an old school hub and start grabbing packets!!