Slow Network Connection (WXP)

[knute97]

I have a home network consisting of a Linksys WAP+cable/dsl router/4 port switch. Two desktops are hardwired ethernet 10/100 cards (run XP) and my laptop is wireless (w98).
All computers work on the network, but the oldest desktop (Gateway G6-450) takes 15 to 20 seconds everytime Explore is used or anytime a program opens a file. Eventually my network neighborhood appears. The other computers see the network, including the Gateway, with no problems.
Any thoughts? Thanks.

[homeflash]

If the old pc alone without all other pcs turned on, would it be running at a normal/fast speed?

[Paul S]

Has the older PC got WXP installed?

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[knute97]

The old computer runs at a normal speed

[knute97]

The old computer has WXP installed. Sorry for the delay, but I was away on business.

[POBrien]

upgrade the firmware on the router and make sure that all WAP adapters are made from the same vendor and are the same version.

POBrien