Cannot load more than one webpage/download item on Wifi (Ubuntu 12.04)
I recently added an Ubuntu 12.04 desktop to our computer collection. Originally it had a wired connection. I first noticed that when I was downloading music from my Amazon account that all of the other computers on our network could not load anything. The download speeds of the other computer had dropped to an abysmal 100-200bps. I thought that it may have been from the wired connection.
After getting an ASUS PCE-N10 PCI-E Wireless-N adapter (after an ASUS USB-13N USB adapter failed to work correctly) the problem still persisted. If two computers are running on the network and one of them tries downloading anything the other computer will lose internet. Likewise, if one begins a download while another computer is downloading anything, the first computer will stop to let the second computer download whatever.
Also, on the Ubuntu computer, if I am downloading something I am unable to load any webpages. Its as if the download sucks up ALL of the connection and won't allow some of it to other programs. Living with my boyfriend it's a constant struggle of "Watch TV or something while I download this".
Is there anything I can do to alleviate this problem? Mind you, I'm completely new to Ubuntu/Linux, so I have no idea where to even start.
Any help is GREATLY appreciated! Thanks in advance!
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