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[tony_canuck]

Quick question, what's the top speed I can download using this modem?

I own this router and have no switched to a high speed package at 150 d/l.

When I hook up my computer to the modem, it works fine at close to 150. However, when I hook up the router, I only get around 95 d/l speeds.

Is this modem maxed at 100? (wired, don't care about wireless) If not, what can I do to improve the speed.

If this is maxed out, what's the best option for wired speeds?

(I have version E3, firmware 5.10 if that matters)

Thanks!

[FurryNutz]

Link>Welcome!

DIR series units are routers, not modems FYI.

• What Hardware version is your router? Look at sticker under router.
• Link>What Firmware version is currently loaded? Found on the routers web page under status.
• What region are you located?
• Are you wired or wireless connected to the router?

Internet Service Provider and Modem Configurations

• What ISP Service do you have? Cable or DSL?
• What ISP Modem Mfr. and model # do you have?

Router and Wired Configurations
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 or Disable SPI to test.
• 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.
• Check cable between Modem and Router, swap out to be sure. Link> Cat6 is recommended.

[tony_canuck]

Hold on a sec, WAN port speed is 10/100Mbps, so that means 100Mbps is the download speed limit for this device?

If so, which unit can go above that speed? (I just cared about wired speeds)

(btw: i did go through your list and the speed still tops out at 95ish)

[FurryNutz]

yes, yet model is limited to 100Mps on the WAN port.

What does your ISP modem support? What mfr and model do you have?

[tony_canuck]

yes, yet model is limited to 100Mps on the WAN port.

What does your ISP modem support? What mfr and model do you have?

Modem goes up to 150. When I connect the computer directly that's the speeds I get. But through the router the speed tops out at around 100.

Sorry, "yes, yet model is limited to 100Mps on the WAN port." Is 100Mps the same as 100Mbps? I'm obviously new to this. LoL

Are you saying I need a new router? If so, which model can get me up to 150-200Mbps?

Oh and I have the Thompson DCM476

Thanks btw for your help, much appreciated

[FurryNutz]

What is the WAN port speed supported on the ISP modem? These are different speeds when you talking about cable connection and data transfer connections.

[FurryNutz]

I believe your ISP modem handles the 1000Mb connection. So the bottleneck could be your router.

However test with QoS and or Traffic shaping Disabled first...Disable on the router then reboot both ISP modem and router then test. Ensure no other devices are streaming or connected. Just one LAN wired PC for now.

[tony_canuck]

I believe your ISP modem handles the 1000Mb connection. So the bottleneck could be your router.

However test with QoS and or Traffic shaping Disabled first...Disable on the router then reboot both ISP modem and router then test. Ensure no other devices are streaming or connected. Just one LAN wired PC for now.

Well it's definitely not the modem. When I connect the PC to the modem the speed is perfect. Connecting to the router and it's slow.

I'm not sure how to test with QoS, but when connected to one PC the speed remains slow. (after rebooting both)

So are you saying that this particular router can handle speeds higher than 100Mbps? Something is wrong in the settings or do I need a new router?

Thanks

[FurryNutz]

Under Advanced/QoS, disable any Traffic Shaping and QoS features then speed test your connect.

The WAN port connection is the connection between the router and the ISP modem only. This is a cable connection, not a data xfer speed. Actual data xfer speeds should be achieved depending if the conditions are good and ISP services, signal and everything else is working well.

[tony_canuck]

QoS is now disabled, rebooted and no change in speed

Any other settings I could turn off?

[FurryNutz]

Try a factory reset, set up the router from scratch and again disable TS and QoS, save settings and reboot. Reboot the ISP modem as well or power OFF for 30 seconds then power ON, then power ON the 615.

If nothing changes, then you might need to get in to a new DIR 6 series model router with 1000Mb wan port support.

[tony_canuck]

Okay, thanks for your help.

[FurryNutz]

Let us know how it goes and if you get into a new router. 

[tony_canuck]

Let us know how it goes and if you get into a new router. 

Do i even need a router, I might just a switch or a hub (i'm just learning about this stuff now)

I don't know why this is so complicate, all I want is full speed from my modem to my PC. If I didn't have multiple computers I could just use the modem with no issues.... I would've thought there was a product that just opens the channel and let's things flow through

All of this headache to simply run without any throttling... well i guess it's better than the old dial-up modems LoL

Anyway, thanks for trying to help

[FurryNutz]

No, you need a Router if you have multiple devices. A switch or hub will not work in this case. You can add a switch to the router if you need extra LAN ports however you need a router since you use multiple devices.

Maybe someone can review your router settings with you using Link> teamviewer if your interested. Its safe and secure.