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[Gallep]

Hey guys my name is Peter and I'm having a speed issue with my DIR-655.  I'm not the smartest when it comes to these things so I apologize for any noobness that I may subject you too...

When I'm plugged directly to my cable modem, I'm getting speeds of about 23mbps.  When I involve my DIR-655 the speeds get cut down to less than 1mbps.  It's horrible.
(Speeds are determined via www.speedtest.net)

I'm using Comcast in Colorado Springs, CO with a Ubee U10C018.89 Cable Modem.

My DIR-655 is running Hardware Version: B1   Firmware Version: 2.00NA

I use the router for PS3 Direct connection and laptop/smartphone wifi. 

What settings do I need to start playing with?

[FurryNutz]

What ISP Modem do you have? Stand Alone or built in router?
What ISP Modem make and model do you have?
If this modem has a built in router, it's best to bridge the modem. Having 2 routers on the same line can cause connection problems.

Some things to try:
Ensure DNS IP addresses are being filled in under Setup/Internet/Manual? You can find these under Status/Device Info/Wan section.
Turn off ALL QoS (DIR only) GameFuel (DGL only and if ON.) options. Advanced/QoS or Gamefuel.
Turn off Advanced DNS Services if you have this option under Setup/Internet/Manual.
Turn on DNS Relay under Setup/Networking.
Setup DHCP reserved IP addresses for all devices on the router. Setup/Networking
Ensure devices are set to auto obtain an IP address.
Set Firewall settings to Endpoint Independent for TCP and UDP under Advanced/Firewall if you have this option.

What wireless modes are you using?
Try single mode G or mixed G and N?
What security mode are you using? Preferred security is WPA-Personal. WPA2/Auto TPIK and AES.
Turn off Short GI, WLAN Partiton and Extra Wireless Protection if you have it. Under Advanced/Advanced Wireless.

Turn off all anti virus and firewall programs on PC while testing. 3rd party firewalls are not generally needed when using routers as they are effective on blocking malicious inbound traffic.
Turn off all devices accept for one wired PC while testing.

Check cable between Modem and Router, swap out to be sure. I recommend CAT6 and the shorter the better if possible. I use a 1 footer. Swap cable between modem and router. Sometimes these in box cables are not make well.