***** Issue Resolved - Wifi works at N speeds with bluetooth enabled without messing around with router settings ***** I had the same problem (dreadfully slow download speed, disconnections, etc.) with Inspiron 15R N5110 with Intel Centrino wireless-N 1030 that I received day before yesterday.  I updated the driver with the latest available (12/JAN/2012) and it resolved the issue completely.  I didn't need to reset any settings in the router, neither did I have to disable bluetooth. Resolution: Find the latest driver from the following link.  [URL]
Hi, I've just purchased a new Dell laptop from Currys (Dell Insprion Q15R, which has the follwing spec;  The issue I have is regarding wireless connection to my Virgin Media Super Hub. When I hard-wire the laptop into the router, I am getting approx 30mbs down and 3mbs up. When I connect wirelessly however, that drops to about 0.17mbs down and 0.2 up. I have made sure that the wireless adapter drivers are up to date so I rang a local IT company who had to change the 802.11 mode: from 300mbs to 54mbs on the hub before I could get a decent internet connect (about 20mbs down and 2mbs up). Currys then called me to check I was happy with my purchase and I explained the above, their KnowHow staff member then came on the line to discuss ways of problem fixing the issue. Firstly he uninstalled the driver, downloaded the driver form the Dell support site and installed it. We then went into power management and made sure that the computer wouldn't reduce power to the card when running on battery.This however didn't fix the problem as when I turned my hub back to 300mbs my internet speed crashed back down to the figures above. The KnowHow staff member suggested that there may be an issue with this particular network adapter and Windows 7 and explained that he couldn't fix the problem.  I know that if I use my laptop in the house only, I could change the hub settings, but I'm obviously concerned that if I take it elsewhere, I would have paid £700 for dial-up internet speed laptop! If I can get a solution/fix for the issue, that would be beneficial as I would like to keep the laptop but otherwise I'll have to get a refund. If anyone has any ideas/suggestions, i would appreciate it. Many thanks in advance,Paul
Intel® Centrino® Wireless-N 1030 and slow internet connection