Generally the references you found are correct.
Unfortunately as you just discovered, the number of possible solutions
is countless since the variations of hardware/software are nearly
infinite.
Hopefully someone with your model can learn from your experience.

--
Jupiter Jones [MVP]
http://www3.telus.net/dandemar
http://www.dts-l.org


"Tigger" <Tigger@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
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> SPECIFICALLY, for those of you out there who purchase a Lenovo
> ThinkPad with
> Windows Vista and an Intel PW 3945a/b/g wireless adapter:
>
> Go to:
> Control Panel > Mobile PC > Power Options > Edit Plan Settings (for
> Energy
> Star plan, which is the default) > Advanced Settings.
>
> Then change:
> Wireless Adapter Settings > Power Saving Mode > Plugged in
> to "Maximum Performance" from its default value of "Maximum Power
> Saving".
>
> My bandwidth using the CNET tester was at dialup speeds yesterday.
> With this
> one change it is now up to 2900 kbps. That was way more important
> than
> getting rid of Norton, which you should also do since it is a dog.