Why do I lose 1,000kbps over wireless?

When I run bandwidth tests on a computer thats wired to my router, I get 2600 to 3000 kbps, but when I use wireless, I cannot get above 1600 kbps. I have an 802.11g card and router, and it doesn't make a difference if I am right next to the router or or so far away that it goes down to 11mbps instead of 54, the best I can do is 1580 kbps.

Is this just a fact that I'm going to have to live with, or is there anything I can do? I upgraded to the latest firmware & drivers and that didn't make any difference..

 

[AFB]

Hmm, how fast can you trasfer a file over the LAN with the WiFi ?

 

[blahsome]

I'm experiencing the same problem with an 802.11b setup and am wondering maybe that's my limitation. I have a gigafast wireless card and a belkin router. My landline (through the same router) registers 2400kbps, but my wireless connection can only reach 1500kbps.

I thought the 128-bit might be slowing it down, but the speeds were actually the same with WEP turned off.

I wonder if higher end cards and/or routers will make a difference. Speaking of which, what are some better routers? I don't necessarily need 802.11g, though.

 

[episodic]

I believe it is due to extra information that is transmitted in each frame. the 802 protocal adds baggage to the packets so to speak. Someone with more know how feel free to correct/educate here

 

[blahsome]

What's ironic is that I haven't noticed the discrepancy until now because my cable modem used to be 1.5Mbps anyway. Now that they bumped it to 3Mbps, it suddenly becomes an interesting observation.