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systematic · 16-06-2009, 14:23

Ok im connected Wirelessly but not through the Router Virgin provide.

When downloading with the VM Netgear Wireless Router, my speeds weren't too good via newsgroups.

I then purchased me a DLink DIR-855 and KABOOM - I can pi5s on 5.2mb/s constantly. 9 times out of 10 I can get between 5.4 - 5.9mb/s. Rarely I get 6.0 mb/s +

Although im connected via a good router, the Dongle Im using is the one Virgin provided - Netgear WN111. Both are paired via the 2.4ghz band.

However, I just found out that my new DLink DWA-160 dongle has arrived!!

This should now pair up better with the router and I should be able to operate 2.4/5ghz mixed mode.

Going forward, my PC and should be paired with my router on the 5ghz band wheras my brother's PC should be connected on the 2.4ghz band.

The Samsung TV and PS3 are hard wired into the gigabit ports on the router.

Prior to putting the router to mixed mode, Im gonna record it's performance operating in 5ghz mode only. This will obviously mean my younger bro will lose internet connectivity.

I'll check my speeds from newsgroups and then see what mixed mode offers me. If 5ghz mode offers better download speeds than mixed mode, ill just buy my bruv a wireless 5ghz dongle.

16-06-2009, 14:23	#22
systematic Inactive Join Date: Jun 2009 Posts: 19	Re: speed test on 50mb virgin, slow or ok Ok im connected Wirelessly but not through the Router Virgin provide. When downloading with the VM Netgear Wireless Router, my speeds weren't too good via newsgroups. I then purchased me a DLink DIR-855 and KABOOM - I can pi5s on 5.2mb/s constantly. 9 times out of 10 I can get between 5.4 - 5.9mb/s. Rarely I get 6.0 mb/s + Although im connected via a good router, the Dongle Im using is the one Virgin provided - Netgear WN111. Both are paired via the 2.4ghz band. However, I just found out that my new DLink DWA-160 dongle has arrived!! This should now pair up better with the router and I should be able to operate 2.4/5ghz mixed mode. Going forward, my PC and should be paired with my router on the 5ghz band wheras my brother's PC should be connected on the 2.4ghz band. The Samsung TV and PS3 are hard wired into the gigabit ports on the router. Prior to putting the router to mixed mode, Im gonna record it's performance operating in 5ghz mode only. This will obviously mean my younger bro will lose internet connectivity. I'll check my speeds from newsgroups and then see what mixed mode offers me. If 5ghz mode offers better download speeds than mixed mode, ill just buy my bruv a wireless 5ghz dongle.