Puppy Linux Discussion Forum

lulrich · Joined: 25 Sep 2011 Posts: 13

hi every one,
I use a serra wireless aircard 881 for my internent connection on windows and am switching to linux, (I appreciate all the hard work you have done) I like linux but my problem is that I cannot get the same speed on linux as windows, in other words I use a t42 IBM and have the hard drive partitioned so I use both windows and linux, when I boot up in windows and hook up I have good speed then I boot up linux and I can get it to connect alright but the speed is extremely slow, I am puzzled, I figure something is just configured wrong but I guess I am too much of a newby,,, I would appreciate it a lot if someone could help me out, If I can´t I´ll have to go back to windows and I would rather not

darkcity · Joined: 23 May 2010 Posts: 2215 Location: near here

which version of Puppy are you using?

Could be that there is a better driver for your card?

Twisted Evil

Aitch · Joined: 04 Apr 2007 Posts: 6825 Location: Chatham, Kent, UK

Hi

Is your Aircard 881 a USB or PCMCIA/Cardbus card? Is it type U or W or anything - different driver versions

If it's usb, type

lulrich · Joined: 25 Sep 2011 Posts: 13

The aircard is a PMCCIA. And I used the internet by dialup analog or wireless modem.

And I installed the latest puppy version,
thanks again, I appreciate it,

Aitch · Joined: 04 Apr 2007 Posts: 6825 Location: Chatham, Kent, UK

lulrich · Joined: 25 Sep 2011 Posts: 13

I am wondering if my problem is that it is switching from 3g to 2g speed, is there anyway to force the 3g only connection, which is what I get on the windows partition, I am almost sure its something simple but guess I am too much of a newby! thanks again,

Aitch · Joined: 04 Apr 2007 Posts: 6825 Location: Chatham, Kent, UK

Not that I'm aware of, as it's determined by signal strength, so apart from placing it near a window, or other good signal path, I don't know
I've read that when forced to 3G with a poor signal speed is WORSE than in autoswitching mode, as it is continually resending asking for dropped packets...makes sense

There are various youtube tips for boosting signal strength though, but most are for USB Wifi devices....many newer USB ones have an external aerial socket or 5/8dBi folding aerial for less than £10, or there are high power/20/24dBi 1W/2W Alfa usb ones for about £20

Do you not have an internet via cable or router available, as I only use 3G for my camper or boat?

I found this, if it helps

http://www.ehow.com/how_5326178_better-signal-aircard.html

http://www.alternativewireless.com/cellular-antennas/mobile-signal-booster/sierra-air-card/sierra-air-card-881-antenna-powerbooster.html

I've seen cheap/easy boosters done by taping a metal 'Slinky' spring coil toy over, or even a metal coathanger wound round a 3G device to get boost....depends on your tastes... Wink

Aitch