Virgin Super Hub

[Robbie B]

Nothing 'super' about it, so I'd like some help if possible. I've followed the instructions to the letter, despite being very computer literate. I have gone and bought a USB wireless adapter for the second PC (the pc next to the hub is connected by an ethernet cable) but it's ridiculously slow.

I have set up the network exactly how it should be done but it gets disconnected every 10 seconds and then randomly connects for a few minutes but runs slower than a 56k dial-up. Then packed up altogether. The hub is around 7 or 8 meters away from my wireless adapter in a different room. I've gone back to the ethernet cable running in to the room I'm in again, any ideas whats wrong with the wireless?

Cheers in advance

[itsnotarace]

Interference from other devices most likely, change the wireless channel on the router to one that is not used by all your neighbours.

Install http://www.netstumbler.com/ on the PC with the wireless connection to see what channels are in use nearby