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I hope this is the right Forum for this and that Wireless One is around.

Yesterday I had Comcast come out and install their XFinity Internet Service. I then installed a Linsys E Series wireless router. Laptop #1 is hardwired and the speeds are awesome (using speedtest.net to measure) Laptop #2 is using it through a wireless connection and the speeds are still great using the same measuring technique.

Now to my issue. My Ipad is slow, slow. Ping time is 32ms .39 mbps download and 3.69 upload.

I used to get 1.1 dl and .24 ul on AT&T. I am somewhat disappointed because my grandson's IPAD is on his home Comcast w/wireless and reads 23.0 ul and 3.55 dl.

Any suggestions, I have looked everywhere I know in my IPAD and cannot find anything to change. It is either connected or not.
 
What speeds do you get on the laptop via WiFi?
If its still connects at high speeds it sounds like the iPad is not linking up right

I have very high speed internet via cablevision and get 60-100MB on my laptops via WiFi (100+ wired)and find the iPads hook up at about 35+% down of the laptops and about the same upload – while in my den on our ground floor & linked to the AP in the basement my laptop is getting about 60MB down and 15mb up- a first Gen. iPad is getting about 20mb down and 17mb up-
 
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anywhere between 16 and 20 up and 2 to 4 down.

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odd that you get higher speed up than down
 
yes it is.. I just discovered that computer #1 described above is the same speed as my Ipad when on wireless connection. Computer number 2 speed check gets 25 d and 3.5 up. My cisco connect says I have three devices hooked up.
 
Change your channel on your router. It sounds like you've got interference. I'm not sure what smartphone you, or if you have one, but there are wifi apps for Android (and I'm sure for iPhone) that will tell you what channels are in use that they can pick up. Most likely you're on channel 6 which is usually default.
 
I agree 1st start by changing the channel on the router. Make sure you do all speed testing from the same location. What is the signal strength on the i-PAD, I find they have generally poor WiFi recievers. As far as having faster UL then DL speeds that could be a known glitch with Speedtest.net is that what your using for the test also with the CISCO connect they generally have an SSID for visitors and your regular SSID make sure the iPad is on the main SSID if it is set up that way?
Which i-PAD are you using the WiFi only model?
Try if you can using a static IP there are reported speed problems when using DHCP on some models. Also some people claim the older encryptions slow the unit down are you running the router wide open or with WPA2?
Try reading this and see if it might be happening with your iPAD.
http://gigaom.com/mobile/how-to-minimize-wi-fi-problems-with-the-ipad/
Bill
 
Wi fi in small mobile devices like phones and tablets is typically lower performing than in large units like desk tops and laptops. It is related to miniaturization and battery management.
 
I looked everywhere in the congig software and cannot find anyplace hat refers to changing the channel.,
 
I found the channel selection and tried several different ones. Ended up back on auto.
 
I had an issue recently with Cablevision. I signed up for the "Up to 50mbs download speed". Hardwired I was averaging 55mbs on speedtest. Wireless (with the router 2 feet from the laptop) I was only able to average 22mps. After 3 technicians, and 2 new wireless routers, it was finally determined that I needed an 802.11n wireless card on my laptop. Even though my 802.11g wireless card is rated up to 100mps, the router attains the higher speed with the 802.11n technology. So there has to be a match to get the higher speeds wireless. I got a new laptop (it was time anyway) with the 802.11n card, and now average 50mps. I also got a Tenda USB wireless 802.11n adapter fro my wife's computer ($13 at Microcenter), and now she gets 50mps also.
 
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I had an issue recently with Cablevision. I signed up for the "Up to 50mbs download speed". Hardwired I was averaging 55mbs on speedtest. Wireless (with the router 2 feet from the laptop) I was only able to average 22mps. After 3 technicians, and 2 new wireless routers, it was finally determined that I needed an 802.11n wireless card on my laptop. Even though my 802.11g wireless card is rated up to 100mps, the router attains the higher speed with the 802.11n technology. So there has to be a match to get the higher speeds wireless. I got a new laptop (it was time anyway) with the 802.11n card, and now average 50mps. I also got a Tenda USB wireless 802.11n adapter fro my wife's computer ($13 at Microcenter), and now she gets 50mps also.

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A G router in theory only has 54mbps shared usable bandwidth. Including over head messages from any other computers, your level of security encryption and interference I can see why you might need an N router. 2 feet away is a bit close for testing 10 to 20 feet would be optimal.
Bill
 
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