From: dragonsclaw@NOTmindspring.com   
      
   On Sun, 27 May 2012 08:53:37 -0500, Pfsszxt@aol.com wrote:   
      
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   > Win XP has a "meter" that shows wireless speed.   
   >In my case, the speed varies frequently and widely.   
   >I s that a router issue? A modem issue? Or, a   
   >provider issue?   
   > Thanks.   
   A propagation or interference issue. That indicator is the WiFi signal part.   
      
   Poor signal from your PC to the Router (for any reason) and the /negotiated/   
   speed adjusts to try and keep the connection.   
   Placement (of BOTH pieces) and clear sight distance also affect this.   
      
   Interference is most likely *IF* you can Visually see the Access Point (in the   
   Router) antenna from AT the Antenna location of the PC and signal is crap.   
      
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