Router to laptop seems slow

[#1]

The router will only connect to my laptop over wireless at 72. I can connect to other routers at 130. How can I up the speed of the plusnet router?

[#2]

The problem is with you WLAN adapter in your laptop. I'm guessing the adapter's a Dell DW1501?! I'd suggest replacing it with an Intel WiFi Link 5300.
Paul

[#3]

It is an integrated Intel 4965AGN.
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I did mention in the original post that I can connect at 130 to another router (BT Home Hub).

[#4]

Maybe I should rephrase the question. Has anyone achieved more than 72 Mps wireless with the supplied Netgear N150 WNR 1000 V.3 router? If so, did you need to change anything?
I have upgraded to the latest router firmware 1.0.2.26 and wireless card driver Intel 4965AGN 12.4.4.5.

[#5]

Apologies, that's a nice WLAN card, I bought one for my Sony Vaio machine.
Anyway, the WNR1000 maybe a '150N' router however, you'll typically achieve around half the advertised throughput in use. That seems to fit quite well with the 72Mb/s you're seeing.
Paul

[#6]

Would someone from PlusNet care to comment - what wireless connection speed should I expect with the supplied Netgear N150 WNR 1000 V.3 router?