Why is wireless LAN throughput very low or erratic?
Very low or erratic throughput between LAN clients is not normal. For the purposes of this FAQ entry: •Very low is 2% or less of the expected 802.11 data rate (e.g. 11 or 54 Mbps). •Erratic is a sudden drop to zero or nearly zero percent of the expected 802.11 data rate for several seconds. Or, a communication that simply stops and does not resume. There are two factors to consider in troubleshooting this problem: •is this problem limited to wireless communication? or, •does this problem occur between the LAN members if they are wired? To determine whether the wireless connection is involved, eliminate wireless from the equation and attempt the traffic again. •Repeat the problem, writing down the exact steps necessary to do so •Disable the wireless network device in your computer(s) •Connect your computer(s) using an Ethernet cable. If you are using a wireless router with LAN ports, connect to the LAN ports. If you are using an Wireless Access Point, connect the computers directly usin
