"turk" <turk96@noway.nohow> wrote in message
news:ZcqdnUeStv4LNNnanZ2dnUVZ_hSdnZ2d@comcast.com...
> Hello,
>   I'm wondering if anyone can give me a helping hand?  I've just upgraded
> my wireless network to Wireless N from G.  I've had the wireless N router
> for a few months, but was using a wireless G adapter and had no problems.
> However, I just purchased a wireless N adapter and connected with that.
> Both are Linksys (WRT330N Gaming router, WUSB300N adapter).  The adapter
> does allow a connection, and at very high speeds.  However, it only works
> for gaming and things like that.  For internet browsing or e-mail it is at
> best intermittent, and usually just flat out dead.  The other issue is
> that I get pockets of lag when playing online games that render me
> basically frozen for about 20-30 seconds and then they clear up and I'm
> back to getting excellent pings.  This is with Windows wireless zero
> configuration off, and with the Linksys configuration utility off or on.
> This is the second adapter (same type)  that has done this, since I sent
> the first one back as defective.  Linksys support has been unable to help
> me.
>
> I'm using Win XP w/ sp2.  My computer is an Intel e6700 dual core,
> 8800GTX, 2GB Ram, cable internet connection.
>
> Thanks for any help,
> turk
>

> "Jack (MVP-Networking)." <j***@discussiongroup.com> wrote in message
> news:OYEbf6JLIHA.1208@TK2MSFTNGP03.phx.gbl...
>> Hi
>> Internet Speed should not be affected by a change from G to N since G is
>> usually faster than a regular Internet connection.
>> Since the old G adapter is working well it means that something is Not
>> compatible between your computer and the N adapter and Linksys should be
>> able to resolve it or to take pt back, or try to ask for a N pci adapter
>> as a replacement.
>> Jack (MVP-Networking).
>>
>
> Thanks for your help.  Turns out, and this is from at least 5 hours of tech
> support at Linksys (3 were smart, 3 were idiots), I needed to install my
> wireless N adapter without the included software.  In other words, I need to
> download the driver from the Linksys site, then let Windows recognize my
> "new hardware" and follow along with that and point it to the driver for
> installation.  The actual drivers and the CD included with the Linksys
> WUSB300N adapter will just ruin your experience.  Happy.
>
> I suppose I'm very relieved.  But isn't that a bitch?  What are the odds a
> normal network installing, occasional game-playing person goes to those
> lengths?
>
> Unbelievable...
>
> turk
>
>