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7. Update your firmware or your network adaptor driver
Router
manufacturers
regularly
make
free
improvements to their routers. Sometimes, these
improvements increase performance. To get the
latest firmware updates for your router, visit your router
manufacturer’s website. Similarly, network adaptor
vendors occasionally update the software that
Windows uses to communicate with your network
adaptor, known as the driver. These updates typically
improve performance and reliability.
8. Upgrade 802.11b/g devices to 802.11n models
802.11b/g is the most common type of wireless network
device around, but a 802.11n device is about three
times faster. 802.11n devices are backward-compatible
with 802.11b/g devices. If you’re using a 802.11b/g device
and you’re unhappy with its performance, consider
replacing your network adaptors with 802.11n
compatible equipment. If you’re buying new equipment,
definitely choose a 802.11n model.
Wireless networks never reach their theoretical bandwidth
limits. Within a 10 metre radius, 802.11b devices typically get
2-5Mbps bandwidth. 802.11g devices usually clock in between the
13-23Mbps range while 802.11n devices have been measured at
the 37-42Mbps bandwidth range.
In a nutshell, what needs to be appreciated is that wireless
technologies are susceptible to various factors that will affect
their ability to provide optimum Internet access speeds. What
we need is awareness and understanding on just what these
factors are.
We hope this information will assist you to optimise your UniFi
experience and enjoyment.