Internet (wireless) not performing well enough

[rathergoodguy]

I'm using ADSL2+ internet (iinet provider in Australia) with a tplink router/modem which is pretty new, if you need more information lemme know what and where to get it because I'm a novice when it comes to this stuff.
A few months ago my downloads were dling at atleast 1mbps but now even after I've increased the download limit (cap) it's downloading everything at roughly 100kbps with youtube videos downloading incredibly slow (5 min video=30mins). I'm wondering what I can do to check whether everything is working like whether it's my house's wiring problem or if it's the provider's problem? Just give me heaps of info and whoever answers this the best will get a free Fedora <3.
Should I change to cable internet? is it worth it? how do they set it up in my home (wiring, digging up holes n shit, etc)? cheers in advance.

 

[USAFRet]

Wireless connection is much an art as it is equipment.

Between the router and the ISP is fine, probably.
Between you and the router is the issue.

 

[rathergoodguy]

Wireless connection is much an art as it is equipment.

Between the router and the ISP is fine, probably.
Between you and the router is the issue.

So why does the speed not change after the download limit is reset and I'm the only one using the internet?

 

[Krishna Moorthy]

Try using ethernet and see if you are getting good speed your wifi might be your problem. Especially if there is other interferrence such as microwaves or other devices or thick walls.

 

[rathergoodguy]

Try using ethernet and see if you are getting good speed your wifi might be your problem. Especially if there is other interferrence such as microwaves or other devices or thick walls.

Ethernet doesn't help significantly, maybe 100 up to 150 kbps but it's not a massive increase. Any other ideas ?

 

[USAFRet]

If hardwired directly into the router/modem does not give the speeds you are paying for, then there is another issue.

I suggest calling your ISP to start the troubleshoot process.
A few years ago, I had a long running battle with my cable ISP. Internet would die for hours, 3-4 times a week. Eventually, after I told them, it was discovered that an upstream box in their network was dying.

 

[Krishna Moorthy]

Try using ethernet and see if you are getting good speed your wifi might be your problem. Especially if there is other interferrence such as microwaves or other devices or thick walls.

Ethernet doesn't help significantly, maybe 100 up to 150 kbps but it's not a massive increase. Any other ideas ?

Get someone in to check your internal wiring. Or if you know what you are doing do it your self.