Is there a firmware update for the router?
On 27/05/2010 09:30,
wrote:
> Had an old PC running windows xp. Worked fine connected to my router
> using ethernet and powerline adaptors.
>
> Bought a PC from a mate running Vista Ultimate. Now I'm getting only
> about 5kb/s.
>
> Checked my router and reset it. OK. In fact, speed using wireless
> connection to router from another PC is absolutely fine so its not an
> internet/ISP problem. Checked my powerline adaptors and reset them. No
> difference.
>
> So, all I can think at the moment is:-
>
> 1. Powerline adaptors have chosen this moment to play up. (although
> was working fine before).
> Getting hold of long CAT5 cable so I can plug directly into router to
> test this.
>
> 2. Ethernet interface on new PC is screwed. If so, I guess I can get
> hold of a PCI LAN card or something.
>
> 3. Somethings up with the Vista install. Maybe virus, malware etc. I
> did a malware sweep and it found some but no difference after cleaning
> this. Maybe I'll wipe it and install my old version of XP.
>
> Any comments?
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