I get a wireless modem for my home computer and it's as slow as dial-up

Stinsok · #1 12-12-2008, 04:20 PM

The signal strength is 70 -80%. There is no increase in speed over dial-up. What's up?

Jeremy Crockett · #2 12-12-2008, 04:22 PM

Your answer is here:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wireless_modem

What you need, friend is a new ISP.

standupright · #3 12-12-2008, 04:36 PM

what type of ISP do you have?

what type of router did you buy?

alapantera · #4 12-12-2008, 07:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by standupright

what type of ISP do you have?

what type of router did you buy?

+1 more info needed.

Stinsok · #5 12-12-2008, 08:03 PM

The modem is a USB plug and play device. My ISP is an off brand called iglide. I am kinda screwed. I live way out in the country. No cable (satellite tv) and DSL is not available. What can I do to get decent internet speed?

fishtx · #6 12-12-2008, 09:26 PM

so how do you get internet access now if you're not using a cable modem or DSL? I'm confused...

a wireless access point router should either connect to your cable or DSL modem...

alapantera · #7 12-13-2008, 06:14 AM

Using a wireless router will not increase your speed from dial-up. It will only allow you to access your internet without using cables to connect your comp to your modem/router.

It sounds like your only options for faster service are to either A.) move or B.) wait for better providers to become available to you.

santucci218 · #8 12-13-2008, 06:34 AM

you could get a wireless card, like from verizon or something.

DWBass · #9 12-13-2008, 07:00 AM

Buy a wireless card (as mentioned above). Verizon and Sprint have good ones. iGlide is a dialup service.