Slow/low file transfer rates on 802.11n wi-fi network

Question

I have an Xtreamer media player and a Windows 7 laptop connected wirelessly to a DLINK DIR-615 router. When I try to transfer a large file from the media player to my laptop the tranfer rates are ~1MBps. Unusable.

• Both hosts are connected in 802.11n mode with signal strength in the 50-60% range.
• Router Config: Wifi router configure for 802.11n only. The card on my laptop doesn't have a similar option so it is set to the default b/g/n mode.
• Router Config: Using WPA2 for security got me to ~1.2 - 1.5MBps.
• Router Config: Used a different Channel that the default of 6.

Internet searches reveal that there a lot of other tormented souls but no definite answers.

How can I increase the transfer rates over the LAN to at least 5-6 MBps?

Answer 1

You might have other appliances (or those of neighbors) that are interfering with your wireless connection.

• Try rebooting your router and modem. I had the exact same problem for a week and this fixed it.
• Try moving the Xtremer a few feet and see if there is any improvement
• The DSL Reports tweaker program might be able to diagnose your problem http://www.dslreports.com/tweaks
• This tool lets you perform the tweaks http://www.dslreports.com/drtcp