my wireless router is slowing down my internet speed

[solidrok]

I have Comcast internet and am paying for 25mbps. I have my own Motorola SB6121 as a modem. When Use Ethernet and connect to my modem I get 25-28mbps. I also have a gigabit connection between my computer and my modem. Once I connect my NETGEAR Wireless Router - N300 (WNR2000) the connection goes down to a low range of 1-7 mbps. I understand there could be a loss of speed and I was wondering if there is anything I could do to use my current router or if buying a new one would be better. Btw I am in a 1000 square foot apartment that is mostly open and there is no other 2.4 ghz signals in between my router and my wireless devices.

 

[USAFRet]

How far away is the router?
Are there any other WiFi sources nearby? Possibly change channels.

 

[solidrok]

How far away is the router?
Are there any other WiFi sources nearby? Possibly change channels.

like i said the router is in a 1000 sqft apartment so its max 15 feet away... and there are a ton of other wifi sources, how do i change the channel?

 

[USAFRet]

like i said the router is in a 1000 sqft apartment so its max 15 feet away... and there are a ton of other wifi sources, how do i change the channel?

Inside the router config. Possibly change it off the default channel. All your neighbors are also using that same default.

 

[solidrok]

like i said the router is in a 1000 sqft apartment so its max 15 feet away... and there are a ton of other wifi sources, how do i change the channel?

Inside the router config. Possibly change it off the default channel. All your neighbors are also using that same default.

my default was set as auto should i pick a certain one?
also i noticed a very odd thing when i was looking in the router config.
when i look to see who is on i get this

when i refresh i get this

 

[mdmatusiak]

Any update to this? I have the same router and issue.

 

[peanut95]

Any update to this? I have the same router and issue.

Hi,

I also had the same problem, and changing the channel didn't help.
You can try updating the firmware version of your router, I worked for me.

 

[mdmatusiak]

Any update to this? I have the same router and issue.

Hi,

I also had the same problem, and changing the channel didn't help.
You can try updating the firmware version of your router, I worked for me.

Yeah, my firmware is updated to the most recent, V1.2.0.6_36.0.58, and I changed my channel as well. It was 6, like the neighbors, now it is 11. I only have two neighbors networks around me. Both houses are about 30-50yds away.

Any other ideas, anyone?

 

[digitaldoc]

In a potentially congested area, you need to determine how many other networks are coming into your apartment, and what channels they are using. This can be done with free software such as inSSID.

http://www.techspot.com/downloads/5936-inssider.html

Once you have run that, you can see what channel the other networks are on, and you can choose another one (hopefully). On the 2.4 GHz band, remember that there are really only 3 channels to choose from, namely 1, 6 and 11 due to channel bonding.

In my experience, it seems that many routers seem to default to channel 1, and you may be better off on 6 or 11. The other solution is to upgrade to AC as it is less congested and you are more likely to find a free channel.

 

[scocquit]

I have Comcast internet and am paying for 25mbps. I have my own Motorola SB6121 as a modem. When Use Ethernet and connect to my modem I get 25-28mbps. I also have a gigabit connection between my computer and my modem. Once I connect my NETGEAR Wireless Router - N300 (WNR2000) the connection goes down to a low range of 1-7 mbps. I understand there could be a loss of speed and I was wondering if there is anything I could do to use my current router or if buying a new one would be better. Btw I am in a 1000 square foot apartment that is mostly open and there is no other 2.4 ghz signals in between my router and my wireless devices.

Go here. Read instructions. Follow them. Problem is fixed. I have Netgear N300 wireless router and motorola surfboard. Was getting around 20mbps, and now getting 50+mbps with comcast(what I was paying for the whole time....). Hope this helps. It helped me.

http://forums.comcast.com/t5/Basic-Internet-Connectivity-And/Low-internet-speed-resolved-Linksys-E900-router/m-p/1314593/highlight/true

 

[nuix0923]

when you attach a router to any kind of modem, the internet speed will slow down due to the fact of overhead issues.
but it shouldnt be that much of a downfall...
try getting a new modem and see if the problem persits. if it does, try getting a new router and see if the problem persits.
call comcast and seek for further assistance when it all fails.
keep us updated

 

[nsartor]

I have Comcast internet and am paying for 25mbps. I have my own Motorola SB6121 as a modem. When Use Ethernet and connect to my modem I get 25-28mbps. I also have a gigabit connection between my computer and my modem. Once I connect my NETGEAR Wireless Router - N300 (WNR2000) the connection goes down to a low range of 1-7 mbps. I understand there could be a loss of speed and I was wondering if there is anything I could do to use my current router or if buying a new one would be better. Btw I am in a 1000 square foot apartment that is mostly open and there is no other 2.4 ghz signals in between my router and my wireless devices.

 

[nsartor]

I have a belkin n300 and it was slowing my download speed from 17 to 5! Upload was the same at 1. Tried updating firmware - nothing. Tried disabling QoS but the option was grayed out and wouldn't let me! Finally disabled "Intellistream" option and all is good!

 

[John Kearns]

You need to call you cable company for a list of specific wireless modem/routers that they are currently using. The software your cable company uses is made for specific model routers.

If they don't sync up, you won't get the maximum speed. They usually have a list. You can then either rent them or buy.

The ARRIS / Motorola SURFboard SBG6580 300mps combo modem/router is very popular and has come down significantly in price.