Two computers, different download speeds.

I have two computers setting next to each other and connected the same, as far as I know. (I think all connectors on the router are the same speed)

The first one an HP m495c has a 3.2 Ghz clock speed. Using >speedtest.net< it has a download speed of,

12.18 Mb/s

The second is a Dell GX 260 and has a 2.8 Ghz clock speed. It has a download speed of,

3.82 Mb/s

I'm using Firefox, both computers are hardwired to a linksys 54G router, and an Arris CM550A modem.

Why is the Dell so slow, (other than it is a Dell)? What can I do to speed up the download speed. Thanks, Mikek

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Posted 5 years ago by amdx in Wireless Networking

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