Speed and signal strength

[sparko]

Can anyone please clarify if the signal strength and speed figures that appear when I look at the status of my wireless connection are solely to do with the connection to the router and not influenced by the cable connection.

I'm just a bit confused as I get Excellent signal strength but speeds that fluctuate from 54 to 1MBs and other times low signal strength but good speed.This happens whether I have only one or both computers connected

Thanks
Mike

[kfridge]

I presume that you mean that your general browsing/download speed fluctuates?

If so, then this is more likley to do with the cable modem. Try bypassing the wireless router and see if the problem persists if possible.

[Smilie]

i think he means the network connection
between the wireless card/USB and the wireless router

i have the same problems aswell
but cant find a fix either
might be some kind of interference

[sparko]

Cheers for the replies guys,my probelm seems to have been the crappy Belking wireless card I bought.I took it back and changed it for a a netgear one(as my router is netgear) and everything is a lot more stable now