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[SirBeavis]

I have the DIR-655 router located about 15 feet away from a HTPC with the DWA-556 adapter.

I can't seem to get a decent connection speed.

I have tried there "how to get a 300MBPS connection" advice and I get the following.

802.11n (2.4GHz)   

52 MBPS (sometime up 65MBPS)

100% Signal strength

Running Win 7

Does anyone have any advice? I would be very grateful,

[kthaddock]

300 Mbps connection requirements! Please read!

   
To have your Draft N wireless network connect at 300Mbps as it should, ensure that the following requirements are met.

1) The router and adapter are both D-Link 802.11N products and are using the latest firmeware/drivers. Ensure that the 802.11 Mode of the router has a 802.11N mode selected. Also if you have issues with mixed mode, try locking the 802.11Mode to either 802.11N Only or 802.11G/N.

2) If you are using encryption the router must be configured to use AES cipher. In some firmware versions/models, the only way to get the AES cipher is to run WPA2. If you can not select the Cipher, selecting WPA2 only will force this cipher type.

3) The channel width needs to be set to 20/40Auto, if it is not, the adapter will report a connection speed of 130Mbps. This is a feature that was added for compatibility with Intel 802.11N adapters, as they only operate on a channel width of 20.

D-Link reccomends that you use the D-Link Wireless utility, however the Windows Zero Config will also work.

Assuming you have met all of these conditions, you should see a 300Mbps connection speed with either the D-Link Utility or WZC.

Note: Not all Intel adapters are the same as D-Links' N line. Some Intel adapters do not support the broader 40 Channel Width option. This (by design) limits their connection speed to 130. Check the specifications of your Intel adapter to ensure that it is capable of bonding on the 40Mhz range to achieve the full 300Mbps

-Lycan

http://forums.dlink.com/index.php?topic=616.msg2523#msg2523

[SirBeavis]

Thanks for the reply.

I have done all that and still only 54 - 65 MBPS.

I think I will try reinstalling the drivers and such tonight.

Not sure what else to do. I am trying to avoid ripping apart walls to run wire.

[Tyrone Biggums]

What driver version are you running on your machine?

[kthaddock]

Thanks for the reply.

I have done all that and still only 54 - 65 MBPS.

I think I will try reinstalling the drivers and such tonight.

Not sure what else to do. I am trying to avoid ripping apart walls to run wire.

You maybe have channels ovelapping your N-channel.
I't can only fit ONE N-channel in 2.4GHz band 42MHZ wide +-21MHz.
Use 1-6-11  or maybe  1-7-13.
Have you many channels in use in your area?

54MB=432 megabit  65MB=520 megabit


kthaddock

[SirBeavis]

I have the newest firmware on the router and the latest dlink driver on the card. I am thinking of trying the Atheros driver that has ben suggested on a different forum.

BTW I forgot to mention I am using the 64x Windows 7.

[outFire]

I have the same setup config as you SirBeavis, but this Dlink crap sucks. I have tried changing to use all available channels that does not conflicts with the neighbor; however, my connection only connect at 66% signal at 10fts in open air. I have also installed the latest drivers and firmware for the router and dwa-552 with no success. Cmon dlink techs, you guys could do better to enhance the wireless performance, so me or us customer cannot benefit from this router. I wait another month for better wireless firmware or I just never going to touch dlink products ever again.