8Megs Off Router, 2Megs On Router? Suggestions?

Fr3@k3r · Nov 14, 2005

I plug my pc directly into my modem i get an average of 8.5-9.5megs, i plug in my Netgear WGR614 router, and it drops to below 3megs on average 2.1-3megs.. and thats even with only 1 of the 2 pc's turned on and using the internet

any suggestions? i was thinkin of another router instead of this one, since i cant find the parts i need for a smoothwall.

CarRamrod · Nov 14, 2005

um...this may be a retarded question but whats a smoothwall?

Fr3@k3r · Nov 14, 2005

CarRamrod said:
um...this may be a retarded question but whats a smoothwall?

Smoothwall is a PC based firewall/router

Benvanz · Nov 14, 2005

I have this same problem with my smc router

upgrading/downgrading the firmware didnt work, tampering with settings didnt work. I'm going to be the ultimate fix soon, the GARBAGE!.

thats all I can say :shrug:

Fr3@k3r · Nov 14, 2005

i've upgrade, downgraded, beta'd, tweaked, leeked, seeked, and no fix

lol

amazon10x · Nov 14, 2005

Are you on wireless?

Fr3@k3r · Nov 15, 2005

no im not, im plugged thru my Lan port, but the router is wireless.

the adam · Nov 15, 2005

maybe you neighbors are like uber torrent users and are leeching off your wireless

Fr3@k3r · Nov 15, 2005

they cant, my wireless was turned off because i dont use wireless, anyways the problem has been fixt. i bought a new router (D-Link Gamerlounge WirelessG) and my speed skyrocketed to around 6mbs.

CarRamrod · Nov 16, 2005

Thats still like 2 megs short though. I dont see that kind of speed drop through my router.

Bios24 · Nov 16, 2005

OMG, I thought I was going crazy! I have the same router, and straight to my modem is 6mb down, with the router I'm barely pulling 3mb. Sort of the same situation, no wireless, 2 pc's wired, no torrents/etc on either.

I would love the fix this problem without buying a new router!!

CarRamrod · Nov 16, 2005

If I were you I would give netgear a call and see what this router is doing and see if they had a fix for it.

Fr3@k3r · Nov 16, 2005

CarRamrod said:
If I were you I would give netgear a call and see what this router is doing and see if they had a fix for it.

Might be 2 megs short but its still 4megs faster. which is better than being 6megs short ......

not to mention after some tweakin i got it to 7megs

Bios24 · Nov 16, 2005

Well, I was hoping to find a 'good' fix here. If I call Netgear they are likely to make me run-around all the possible solutions I've already tried for an hour before getting to the real problem.

I'll run through all the setting with a fine-tooth comb later and try to fish out something. Anyone else with this problem and possible solutions would be welcomed.

Fr3@k3r · Nov 16, 2005

Bios24 said:
Well, I was hoping to find a 'good' fix here. If I call Netgear they are likely to make me run-around all the possible solutions I've already tried for an hour before getting to the real problem.

I'll run through all the setting with a fine-tooth comb later and try to fish out something. Anyone else with this problem and possible solutions would be welcomed.

well ive had problems with netgear in the past, they are the worst tech support ever, and thats including my dealings with comcast.

Bios24 · Nov 16, 2005

You have Comcast too? Hmmmm, maybe that has something to do with the problem? What kind of modem do you have? I've got a Motorola Surfboard 5120. It's only 6 months old.

CarRamrod · Nov 18, 2005

Yeah I used to have comcast. The customer service was lacking to say the least. Maybe you can see if the netgear website has a knowlege database or something that could assist you more. I dont know just throwing out suggestions.

I.M.O.G. · Nov 18, 2005

CarRamrod said:
Thats still like 2 megs short though. I dont see that kind of speed drop through my router.

Its not the router, its probably just his service level in the area. Rarely do people get the rated service levels exactly.

Bios24 said:
OMG, I thought I was going crazy! I have the same router, and straight to my modem is 6mb down, with the router I'm barely pulling 3mb. Sort of the same situation, no wireless, 2 pc's wired, no torrents/etc on either.

I would love the fix this problem without buying a new router!!

Look through netgears support section of their website, at first glance it looks fairly developed. If that fails, call the manufacturer for support and explain your problem. If multiple people are seeing the exact same issue its probably a known problem at the helpdesk and they'll be able to stop your wondering at least, and maybe even fix it.

BigDan3131 · Nov 18, 2005

So it seems you've gone thru everything on your router. What about your network interface? Are you using onboard or a NIC card? I imagine you have the latest drivers for them. Have you gone into the registry and made the 2 changes that work? What latency is it set at?

CarRamrod · Nov 24, 2005

I.M.O.G. said:
Its not the router, its probably just his service level in the area. Rarely do people get the rated service levels exactly.

If its not the router why is he only seeing the speed drop when he is plugged into the router? When he isnt going through the router no speed drop.

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