oistz Posted August 27, 2006 CID Share Posted August 27, 2006 I have a linksys befsr41 router and I tried testing the speeds of a pc and a laptop hardwired to the router. Both gave speeds less than 1mbps, but when I directly wired the cable to my desktop, I got a speed of 1mbps + Thanks in advance for anyone's help Link to comment https://testmy.net/ipb/topic/15265-will-a-linksys-befsr41-router-slow-down-my-connection/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
Swimmer Posted August 27, 2006 CID Share Posted August 27, 2006 First what are you advertised speeds? You might want to power cycle the router. Unplug the router for 10 seconds then plug it back in. Link to comment https://testmy.net/ipb/topic/15265-will-a-linksys-befsr41-router-slow-down-my-connection/#findComment-169246 Share on other sites More sharing options...
oistz Posted August 28, 2006 Author CID Share Posted August 28, 2006 Well my advertised speed is 512 kbps, but usually I get speeds ranging 1mbps. This is because my cable in uncapped. However, when I use a router my speed decreases. Link to comment https://testmy.net/ipb/topic/15265-will-a-linksys-befsr41-router-slow-down-my-connection/#findComment-169521 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest philp Posted August 28, 2006 CID Share Posted August 28, 2006 The router by itself shouldn't slow you down. I have a Linksys wireless router and usually get at least 95% of my advertised speed. Link to comment https://testmy.net/ipb/topic/15265-will-a-linksys-befsr41-router-slow-down-my-connection/#findComment-169523 Share on other sites More sharing options...
dlewis23 Posted August 28, 2006 CID Share Posted August 28, 2006 Well my advertised speed is 512 kbps, but usually I get speeds ranging 1mbps. This is because my cable in uncapped. However, when I use a router my speed decreases. that shouldnt happen, do you have the newest firmware for your router? Link to comment https://testmy.net/ipb/topic/15265-will-a-linksys-befsr41-router-slow-down-my-connection/#findComment-169571 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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