Help need on wireless connection setup for Huawei HG256 to Atheros AR9285

[Giles]

Hi All,

 

Need your advise with my wireless connection. I have done a search and found out there are alot of problem with the Atheros AR9285. However, wasn't able to solve my problem with the all solution given.

 

I have just subscribe to Fibre Optic Broadband 100 mbps service and was give the HUAWEI HG256 Wireless Home gateway.

 

Basically, there isn't any problem connecting directly using wired connection. D/L speed ard 90-99 mbps U/L speed ard 30-35 mpbs (tested using speedtest.net).

 

However, I encounter problem connecting wirelessly using through my laptop. While connect using wireless connection, the wireless connection speed is only 65 mbps.

D/L & U/L speed drop dramatically. Have done a search and my wireless adapter (Atheros AR9285 802.11B/G/N Wifi Adapter) can support up to 150 mpbs.

 

http://www.speedtest.net/result/1312938801.png

 

I do not know if i need to change any settings in other to get the ideal speed for D/L & U/L speed.

 

Below are the specs of my laptop.

 

http://i1228.photobucket.com/albums/ee459/adzforce/Untitled3.jpg

 

My Router Settings

 

http://i1228.photobucket.com/albums/ee459/adzforce/Untitled2.jpg

 

My Wireless Connection Details.

 

http://i1228.photobucket.com/albums/ee459/adzforce/Untitled-1.jpg

 

My Wireless Adapter Details.

 

Under Advance Settings

 

802.11B Preamble - long and short

Adhoc 11n - Enable

Network Address - Not present

Receive Buffers - 256

Scan valid interval - 60

Transmit Buffers - 512

 

http://i1228.photobucket.com/albums/ee459/adzforce/Untitled1.jpg

 

Thank you in advance!

[KenB]

Hi and welcome to ExTS

 

Your signal quality is showing only 4 bars ( good ) and not 5 ( excellent ).

Signal quality will affect the d/load speed.

 

Try re-positioning the router.

Take the laptop nearer to the router and see if this alters the quality.

You could try changing the Channel. If a neighbour is using the same frequency this may affect your signal quality.

At the moment yours seems to be set to Auto.

Try Channel 7 or 11.

You can always put it back to auto if you need to.

 

Your Atheros AR9285 supports up to 150mbps.

[Giles]

Hi and welcome to ExTS

 

Your signal quality is showing only 4 bars ( good ) and not 5 ( excellent ).

Signal quality will affect the d/load speed.

 

Try re-positioning the router.

Take the laptop nearer to the router and see if this alters the quality.

You could try changing the Channel. If a neighbour is using the same frequency this may affect your signal quality.

At the moment yours seems to be set to Auto.

Try Channel 7 or 11.

You can always put it back to auto if you need to.

 

Your Atheros AR9285 supports up to 150mbps.

 

Hi KenB,

 

Thanks for your reply. I have tried d/l & u/l test near my router, however the outcomes are almost the same. only reached 19mbps for d/l thru speedtest.net.

 

I will try the method of changing the channel. change the channel only apply to my router setting right? do i need to change any setting on my wireless adapter?

[KenB]

Change the channel settings from your router software.

192.168.1.1 will get you there from the address bar.

 

Password = admin Username = admin

 

You don't need to make any changes with the adapter. ( at least I don't )

 

You may wish to try this software:

http://www.metageek.net/products/inssider/download/

 

It will tell you what channel your neighbours are broadcasting on - you can then try a different one.

[Giles]

Change the channel settings from your router software.

192.168.1.1 will get you there from the address bar.

 

Password = admin Username = admin

 

You don't need to make any changes with the adapter. ( at least I don't )

 

You may wish to try this software:

http://www.metageek.net/products/inssider/download/

 

It will tell you what channel your neighbours are broadcasting on - you can then try a different one.

 

Hi KenB,

 

really appreciate you help very much.

 

Below are the tests done before and after changing the channel. Channel remains as Auto. It seems that auto still gives me the best d/l speed. i have also tried cap locks the password but to no avail. Any other recommendation?

 

http://www.speedtest.net/result/1314760687.png

 

http://www.speedtest.net/result/1314776644.png

 

Channel 2

 

http://www.speedtest.net/result/1314793131.png

 

Channel 7

 

http://www.speedtest.net/result/1314773496.png

 

Channel 9

 

http://www.speedtest.net/result/1314780842.png

[KenB]

Do you have a cordless phone ?

If so - try disconnecting the phone and try the d/l speed again.

 

Disable the AntiVirus and Firewall.

Run the Speedtest again.

(remember to enable them again )

Results?

[Giles]

Do you have a cordless phone ?

If so - try disconnecting the phone and try the d/l speed again.

 

Disable the AntiVirus and Firewall.

Run the Speedtest again.

(remember to enable them again )

Results?

 

Hi KenB,

 

SpeedTest was done with channel 8 as i found out that it gave me the best result. test was done a few times result give are more or less the same. Following are the result.

 

cordless phone off and laptop next to the wireless router.

 

http://www.speedtest.net/result/1315551274.png

 

cordless phone on and laptop next to the wireless router.

 

http://www.speedtest.net/result/1315553712.png

 

talking on the cordless phone and laptop next to the wireless router.

 

http://www.speedtest.net/result/1315554860.png

 

using direct wired connection to the router.

 

http://www.speedtest.net/result/1315561070.png

[Giles]

Hi KenB,

 

SpeedTest was done with channel 8 as i found out that it gave me the best result. test was done a few times result give are more or less the same. Following are the result.

 

cordless phone off and laptop next to the wireless router.

 

http://www.speedtest.net/result/1315551274.png

 

cordless phone on and laptop next to the wireless router.

 

http://www.speedtest.net/result/1315553712.png

 

talking on the cordless phone and laptop next to the wireless router.

 

http://www.speedtest.net/result/1315554860.png

 

using direct wired connection to the router.

 

http://www.speedtest.net/result/1315561070.png

 

just to add on the firewall and anti virus are disable for all the test above.

[KenB]

Is your signal quality on the laptop still 4 bars and not 5 ?

Just point the screen curser at the monitor icon bottom right of screen.

 

This will account for some of the discrepancy if it is not 5 bars.

 

Run MBAM form here:

http://download.cnet.com/Malwarebytes-Anti-Malware/3000-8022_4-10804572.html

 

Remember to update it.

Run it.

 

It will create a log that may be needed later ( if it finds anything ).

Malware can slow d/load speeds.

[Giles]

Is your signal quality on the laptop still 4 bars and not 5 ?

Just point the screen curser at the monitor icon bottom right of screen.

 

This will account for some of the discrepancy if it is not 5 bars.

 

Run MBAM form here:

http://download.cnet.com/Malwarebytes-Anti-Malware/3000-8022_4-10804572.html

 

Remember to update it.

Run it.

 

It will create a log that may be needed later ( if it finds anything ).

Malware can slow d/load speeds.

 

the above tests were done with full signal strenght.

had d/l the MBAM and ran a test however no infection found.

 

http://i1228.photobucket.com/albums/ee459/adzforce/Untitled-2.jpg

[KenB]

I think I may have found your problem.

 

Take a look in the Router software settings.

Advanced > Basic > Wireless Lan

I think you will find that there is a setting 802.11 b/g

802.11g supports bandwidth up to 54 Mbps and 802.11b is slower again.

 

I don't think your router supports the speeds ( wirelessly ) that you are trying to attain.

 

You need a router that supports 802.11n.

This supports a bandwidth over 100Mbps.

 

I think you need a router that supports 802.11n technology.

[Giles]

I think I may have found your problem.

 

Take a look in the Router software settings.

Advanced > Basic > Wireless Lan

I think you will find that there is a setting 802.11 b/g

802.11g supports bandwidth up to 54 Mbps and 802.11b is slower again.

 

I don't think your router supports the speeds ( wirelessly ) that you are trying to attain.

 

You need a router that supports 802.11n.

This supports a bandwidth over 100Mbps.

 

I think you need a router that supports 802.11n technology.

 

hi KenB,

 

the router setting are as screenshoot. currently it is on 802.11b/g/n selection.

 

http://i1212.photobucket.com/albums/cc449/giles88/Untitled.jpg

[KenB]

I am now at a loss as to what to suggest.

 

If I can think of anything else I will add it - hopefully somebody else here can jump in and come up with another suggestion.

[Giles]

I am now at a loss as to what to suggest.

 

If I can think of anything else I will add it - hopefully somebody else here can jump in and come up with another suggestion.

 

haha... anyway thanks for your help throughout!

[RandyL]

Hi.

This is not my field but I think Ken may be right. I'm not sure but all wireless routers may be limited due to the very nature of the wireless transmission technology.

 

Although those ISP rates may be standard in some parts of the world like the UK places like where I live in the USA 6mb is standard for home users and under 50 for a hefty price. My point is there really is no incentive to offer technology that offers more.

 

Now if you really want fast transfers with wired gigabyte is the way to go as it can deliver over 400 but that is hard wired.

 

Gamers will swear by hard wired as it will be faster.

[Giles]

Hi All,

 

I dunno what happened but got up to 6o+ mbps this morning with speedtest.

 

http://www.speedtest.net/result/1318042903.png

 

no change to my previous settings