WiFi speed problem

[senthurpandian]

I have 105mbps internet connection at my home.
My router: Netgear N600 router

When I connect my PC using a Ethernet cable, I get about 95mbps speed (tested using http://www.speedtest.net/)

I bought a WiFi dongle from eBay (300Mbps Mini USB WiFi 802.11n/g/b)
http://www.ebay.com/itm/181484620068

QUESTION:
I get only 10-15mbps with this USB dongle.

Is there any settings I have to tweak or I need a better hardware?

Thanks in advance.

 

[turkey3_scratch]

You likely will never get above 15Mbps with those small USB wireless adapters. They often advertise way above the legitimate speeds you get on wireless connection with them.

 

[RimStain]

Connect to the wifi and open Network and Sharing Center, click on the wi-fi 'local area connection' in blue.

What speed are you connected at?

 

[Saberus]

USB 2.0 has a theoretical max of 480Mbps, but in reality the signalling, power limits, and emulation of an ethernet adapter, you're going to get around what you're getting now with that dinky thing

 

[turkey3_scratch]

Or in Task Manager in Windows 8+ under performance it shows your speed on the LAN.

 

[USAFRet]

I have 105mbps internet connection at my home.
My router: Netgear N600 router

When I connect my PC using a Ethernet cable, I get about 95mbps speed (tested using http://www.speedtest.net/)

I bought a WiFi dongle from eBay (300Mbps Mini USB WiFi 802.11n/g/b)
http://www.ebay.com/itm/181484620068

QUESTION:
I get only 10-15mbps with this USB dongle.

Is there any settings I have to tweak or I need a better hardware?

Thanks in advance.

With your USB WiFi adapter, when the machine is right next to the router, what speed do you get?
Somewhat less than your 105Mbps, but greater than the "10-15Mbps".

If this is the case, it is simply a case of a crappy WiFi dongle, and too far away from the WiFi source.

 

[senthurpandian]

@USAFRet My PC is right next to the router and i get 10-15mbps

@turkey3_scratch Connection shows 144.5Mbps

Do you think any other WiFi hardware gives me full 105mbps ?

 

[Saberus]

Probably not through USB. You might have to look at upgrading your WLAN card if it's a laptop. If it's a PC, a PCI-e card, but be better off wired if that's the case.

 

[senthurpandian]

Are you sure PCI-e card is the right way to go?

Would this card give me full internet access?
http://www.ebay.com/itm/191381478254

 

[Saberus]

It will have more throughput than the USB, and 5 times more power to run the transceiver (25W on PCIe vs. 5W on USB).

But again, if you're on a PC (which that card requires), you're better off with a wired connection. Really not much of a point for wireless when a short patch cord can give you full throughput and nowhere near as much fuss.

If there's a reason you MUST go wireless on a PC right next to the router, it would also look at whip antennas to give you more flexibility to position the antenna and maximize signal strength.

 

[senthurpandian]

I am moving the PC to a room 20 foot away, behind 2 walls

I need a good WiFi receiver, as cabling is not an ideal solution

 

[RimStain]

powerline ethernet might be the best option for you then