One of the pinch points in your home wireless network can be your wireless router. Newer operating systems like Windows Vista are not always fully compatible with routers from even a few years back. The wrong router can slow down your internet experience. Here's how to check.
Step1.
Check your systems. If you're running a Windows computer with XP or Vista, you should check to see if your wireless router is fully compatible.
Step2.
Head to the website for the Internet Connectivity Evaluation Tool (see Resources, below, for a direct link).
Step3.
Run the connectivity test that Microsoft provides. You will have to download a small program for the test.
Step4.
If your router is not fully compatible with your current system, read the test results carefully, and consider upgrading your router. The Microsoft site provides some explanatory material and identifies incompatibilities that can slow down internet connections. There is also a list of routers from Netgear, Linksys, and other companies, that are fully compatible with current operating systems.
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