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[Mike d link]

I just replaced a linksys router upgrading to the dir-835. Seems to be set up properly but when I check connection speed in the networking screen it says although wifi connection is excellent the speed is half what my older linksys would report.  So for instance I used to get 300Mps. But now get 144?  How do I know if I really have a speed issue here?  And can I fix it?

[FurryNutz]

Link>Welcome!

What Hardware version is your router? Look at sticker under router.
Link>What Firmware version is currently loaded? Found on routers web page under status.
What region are you located?

What does the connection rate say on the routers Wireless status page? Under Status/Wireless.
How far away are you from the router to the client device?

Some things to try: - Log into the routers web page at 192.168.0.1. Use IE, Opera or FF to manage the router.
Turn off ALL QoS or Disable Traffic Shaping (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 or under Setup/PARENTAL CONTROL/Set to>None: Static IP or Obtain Automatically From ISP.
Enable Use Unicasting (compatibility for some ISP DHCP Servers) under Setup/Internet/Manual.
Turn on DNS Relay under Setup/Networking. Link>Finding Faster DNS Addresses using Name Bench
Setup DHCP reserved IP addresses for all devices ON the router. Setup/Networking. This ensures each devices gets its own IP address when turned on and connected, eliminates IP address conflicts and helps in troubleshooting.
Ensure devices are set to auto obtain an IP address.
If IPv6 is an option on the router, select Local Connection Only or Disable IPv6 options under Setup/IPv6.
Set Firewall settings to Endpoint Independent for TCP and UDP under Advanced/Firewall.
Enable uPnP and Multi-cast Streaming under Advanced/Networking. Disable uPnP for testing Port Forwarding rules. Enable IPv6 Multi-cast Streaming for routers that have a Media Server option. Disable IPv6 Multi-cast Streaming if IPv6 or Media Server is not being used.
Turn off WISH, and WPS under Advanced.
WAN Port Speed set to Auto or specific speed? Some newer ISP modems support 1000Mb so manually setting to Gb speeds can be supported by the router. Advanced/Advanced Networking/WAN Port Speed
Set current Time Zone, Date and Time. Use an NTP Server feature. Tools/Time.
 
Links>Wireless Installation Considerations and Managing Signal Congestion
Ensure the default (dlink) SSID name is changed. Can be anything and not something thats already in use by any neighboring WiFi routers. Under Setup/Wireless/Manual.
What wireless modes are you using?
2.4Ghz and 5Ghz routers: Try single mode G or N or mixed G and N on 2.4Ghz and single mode N on 5Ghz?
Channel Width set for Auto 20/40Mhz or try 20Mhz only.
Try setting a manual channel to a open or unused channel. 1, 6 or 11. 11 for single mode N if the channel is clear.
What security mode are you using? Preferred security is WPA-Personal. WPA2/AES Only. Some WiFi adapters don't support AES, so you might want to try TPIK  only or Auto.
What wireless devices do you have connected?
Any cordless house phones?
Any other WiFi routers in the area? Link> Use InSSIDer to find out. How many?
Try turning off Short GI, WLAN Partition,and Extra Wireless Protection if you have it. Under Advanced/Advanced Wireless.
Enable WMM Enable Under Advanced/Advanced Wireless.

Ensure your wireless client adapter drivers are updated if they use them.

[Mike d link]

Thanks for the response.  I'm carefully reviewing your notes and making some adjustments.   I have hardware version a1, as I bought the router several months ago, but found it too difficult to set up.  Firmware is 1.01 and when I check it says my version is up to date? Really?  Anyway, when I check the speed on the router's settings all my wireless signals are 100%.  Speeds vary with none over 150Mps on N, most at about 60-70.  Connection speeds for G are all at 54Mps which seems correct.  The settings in the Windows seems always state a higher number than the router does.   Im concerned that my older linksys router is faster. 

For now there is lots of wifi in the area, and cordless phones, but they were there before my switch to this router.  Regardless I'll see what I can do by moving cordless phones away.

Thanks for the help

Mike

[FurryNutz]

If there are lots of other WiFi, this can be problematic for any new generation router.
Managing Signal Congestion

How many?

[FurryNutz]

Any status on this?