802.11n connected at 144mbps but copying files over network is slow

Thanks, but my ethernet is 100 megabit, not gigabit, and so 802.11n should theoretically be faster than ethernet.

Edit: And also, even if it my ethernet were gigabit, one would expect faster speeds from a 144mbps connection than 1.5MB/s (i.e., approx 12mbps), my main concern is why is my wireless connection so slow, not why is my ethernet seven times faster. I just mentioned my ethernet connection speeds to show that the problem is purely with the wifi connection and not with the file server.

Kappy: I think it's only 100mbps because Network Utility says 100mbps, and the router is (to the best of my knowledge) only 100mbps.

mindaugas: Thanks for the reply. I dont think the ports on it are gigabit as you said (source: http://reviews.cnet.com/routers/linksys-wrt160n/4505-3319_7-32815481.html "The Linksys WRT160N doesn't support the faster Gigabit standard for wired connection, nor does it have USB support"). Anyway, don't think it's overheating, since I'm not having any problem with resetting or dropped connections, just slow. Still, I'm starting to think it can't be much else other than a problem with the router somewhere. Taking it back isn't an option, but maybe I'll stick with it as long as possible and get a better router soon.


Just a thought, could this be anything to do with 802.11g devices connecting to the router as well? Or does this not matter? (Sorry if this is a stupid question - I'm no networking expert)

Edit: accidental duplicate post

Ouch... That'll be it then.

<sarcasm>Thanks apple for not including 802.11n in the 3GS</sarcasm>

Cheers guys, guess I'll just have to plug the Ethernet in when I do any large file transfers.

Alex