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Author Topic: Slow wifi download Speeds  (Read 8633 times)

Rombot

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Slow wifi download Speeds
« on: August 22, 2009, 03:04:14 PM »
So I obviously have a DIR-655 router that I use at home. I've just recently ran into an issue with the wifi download speeds.

I use a MacBook Pro that also runs Windows 7. For some odd reason, when running Windows 7 I have a significantly slow wifi speed. According to 2wire.com's speed meter test it's usually at <1mbps. While using MAC OSX the wifi speeds are where they should be... about 16mbps.

When both OSes are connected via LAN cable the speeds have no issue.

I thought that maybe Windows 7 and a driver maybe the issue, but I noticed that whenever I'm on another wifi network I'm able to get higher speeds... so I think something maybe mis-configured on my router.

Any help or ideas would be appreciated.

Thanks tons!
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Demonized

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Re: Slow wifi download Speeds
« Reply #1 on: August 23, 2009, 02:11:31 AM »
If you don't give an overview of your router settings it will take about three pages of replies. So help the members out with some info.
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Rombot

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Re: Slow wifi download Speeds
« Reply #2 on: August 23, 2009, 07:31:41 AM »
Can do, I'm not sure exactly which info would be necessary but I'll list some out.

Firmware Version :  1.32NA,  2009/07/09

WAN

Connection Type : DHCP Client

QoS Engine : Active

Cable Status : Connected

DNS Status : Online

Network Status : Established

Connection Up Time : 1 Day 13 Hour 03 Min 25 Sec

Advanced DNS : Enabled

LAN

DHCP Server : Enabled
Wireless LAN

Wireless Radio : Enabled

802.11 Mode : Mixed 802.11n, 802.11g and 802.11b

Channel Width : 40MHz

Channel : 5

Secondary Channel : 1

WISH : Inactive

Wi-Fi Protected Setup : Enabled/Configured

Guest Wi-Fi Protected Setup : Enabled/Not Configured

I deleted some info from my Device Info. If there is some other info you would need please let me know.

Thanks!
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jason1722x

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Re: Slow wifi download Speeds
« Reply #3 on: August 23, 2009, 09:21:22 AM »
Not sure what wireless cards you have but limit your channels to those cards. example: G,N
Also Channel Width : 40MHz, change to 20.

Are you running a DHCP Reservations List?
« Last Edit: August 23, 2009, 09:24:07 AM by jason1722x »
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Rombot

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Re: Slow wifi download Speeds
« Reply #4 on: August 23, 2009, 01:43:08 PM »
Hey Jason! That was the fix! Thanks a ton =D
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jason1722x

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Re: Slow wifi download Speeds
« Reply #5 on: August 23, 2009, 04:32:14 PM »
Quote from: Rombot on August 23, 2009, 01:43:08 PM
Hey Jason! That was the fix! Thanks a ton =D
Cool !
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alessiocesar

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Re: Slow wifi download Speeds
« Reply #6 on: August 29, 2009, 06:33:18 AM »
Quote from: jason1722x on August 23, 2009, 09:21:22 AM
Not sure what wireless cards you have but limit your channels to those cards. example: G,N
Also Channel Width : 40MHz, change to 20.

Are you running a DHCP Reservations List?

What are you talking about? If I put 20Mhz, the rates drop to 50's Mbps...Channel width must be 20/40Mhz.
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Sammydad1

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Re: Slow wifi download Speeds - Follow Up
« Reply #7 on: August 29, 2009, 07:53:22 PM »
Quote from: jason1722x on August 23, 2009, 09:21:22 AM
Not sure what wireless cards you have but limit your channels to those cards. example: G,N
Also Channel Width : 40MHz, change to 20.

Are you running a DHCP Reservations List?


Hi,

I am a little confused about Jason's reply.....  Maybe I am brain farting here but, How does one limit certain channels to certain cards/adapters ?  And also, How would using DHCP reservations affect wireless speeds ?


I have a number of wireless clients here all usign DHCP reservations, and as far as I know, there is no impact on wireless speed using a DHCP IP reservation.  But if you have some information that I am unaware of, can you share it with us ?  I for one would certainly appreciate it.


SD1
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jason1722x

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Re: Slow wifi download Speeds
« Reply #8 on: August 30, 2009, 06:37:37 PM »
Quote from: alessiocesar on August 29, 2009, 06:33:18 AM
What are you talking about? If I put 20Mhz, the rates drop to 50's Mbps...Channel width must be 20/40Mhz.
I was making suggestions to "RomBot", if this affects you in a negitive way then change it back. So many different config's out there.
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jason1722x

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Re: Slow wifi download Speeds - Follow Up
« Reply #9 on: August 30, 2009, 06:43:35 PM »
Quote from: Sammydad1 on August 29, 2009, 07:53:22 PM

Hi,

I am a little confused about Jason's reply.....  Maybe I am brain farting here but, How does one limit certain channels to certain cards/adapters ?  And also, How would using DHCP reservations affect wireless speeds ?


I have a number of wireless clients here all usign DHCP reservations, and as far as I know, there is no impact on wireless speed using a DHCP IP reservation.  But if you have some information that I am unaware of, can you share it with us ?  I for one would certainly appreciate it.


SD1
Well depending on your environment, maybe your neighbors are on the same channel and cause interference and affects your connection and throughput.
My thoughts on DHCP reservations is if your computers MAC's and lan addy's are in the reservation list then there is no searching or discovery for the router to handle.
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