WIFI only at 11 mbps no matter where I am...

[Intexity]

i have an ibm thinkpad a31 p with built in wifi (ibm high rate wireless lan minipc) and no matter what wifi connection i never get more than 11 mbps. i haven't had issues downloading or uploading, where i am now its actually quite fast. but am wondering why its only connecting at 11 mbps and how to fix it. i understand getting a new wireless card would probably fix it, but i recycled this computer after someone threw it out and don't want to put more than i have into it for new memory. any suggestions?
Thanks

 

[Fardringle]

A quick search on IBM.com says that the "High Rate Wireless LAN Mini PCI" adapter is B only, meaning that 11mpbs is the maximum connection speed possible for the adapter.

 

[RadiclDreamer]

Higher than that and you could get a usb wireless adapter, but you say you dont want to put cash into it

 

[BusPass]

Is this seriously a problem?
I got a connection that goes 1mb/s and I'm not complaining.

 

[Intexity]

more of a curiousity i have been living on the road lately so having the time to take care to tech stuff has been of an issue. normally i do do these things (research) myself and now that i know the issue am feeling like a fool... sorry to waste your guys time and thanks for the posts...
like i stated my connection is fine just was more curious as to why only 11 mbps

 

[RadiclDreamer]

more of a curiousity i have been living on the road lately so having the time to take care to tech stuff has been of an issue. normally i do do these things (research) myself and now that i know the issue am feeling like a fool... sorry to waste your guys time and thanks for the posts...
like i stated my connection is fine just was more curious as to why only 11 mbps

Not wasting our time at all, we all post here to help people, dont let trolls get ya down.