I have a NetGear FVS318 router. Today I got a 15MB cable connection. Without the router it really is 15MB, with the router it is down to <9MB. Is there anything I can do? Do I need a new router?
2007-02-24 10:34:11 · 6 answers · asked by TPG 2 in Computers & Internet ➔ Computer Networking
A little more info based on the answers.
It is the same computer, with the router and without.
It is not a wireless router.
Thanks!
2007-02-24 10:46:38 · update #1
Here is the charts for the performance of routers.
http://www.smallnetbuilder.com/component/option,com_wrapper/Itemid,156/
You will notice some are much better then others, and some are just crap.
2007-02-24 10:53:59 · answer #1 · answered by computertech82 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I had a netgear wireless G MIMO router and it was SLOW like crazy...I got a Linksys Wireless N router and it was 20 times faster. Buy a new LINKSYS router netgear makes thier routers out of crap they just look nice. Furter assistance email me at michalbugno2006@gmail.com
2007-02-24 10:38:11 · answer #2 · answered by Michal 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Dont get a new router. The speeds vary from day to day. If this is a wireless router you may have a very poor weak signal.
2007-02-24 10:37:13 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
No, a router doesn't do that, it just routes data to the correct PC that is attached to it. If the second PC is using >6MB, it could explain the slowdown to the first PC. Ask your ISP to check their connection to you, this isn't something that is likely caused by your router.
2007-02-24 10:37:18 · answer #4 · answered by inesp01 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
yes
2007-02-24 10:41:46 · answer #5 · answered by ~Tranell~ 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
mmm this is a good question i could one day ask my neighbor.
2007-02-24 10:41:07 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋