ghost74 Posted August 9, 2008 CID Share Posted August 9, 2008 I looked through the other posts and didn't see anything on my router issues but could have over looked it. Anyways I am using a Linskys Wireless B 2.4GHZ 802.11B Model BEFW11S4 Ver.4 Router. I understand the max connection speed of this router is 11.0mbs. My internet connection is only 1.5mbs but the connection speed on my computer will read 11.0mbs, then maybe 5.5mbs and sometimes 1.0mbs and when the connection shows a change my comp slows down. Is there a fix for this or should I just invest in a new router. Maybe a G router? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coknuck Posted August 10, 2008 CID Share Posted August 10, 2008 I've been using this Netgear WGR614 since I got my wife a laptop and have had no issues with it at all. I get my 10/1 with it. I got it at Circuit City so I wouldn't have to pay shipping. http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16833122016 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ghost74 Posted August 10, 2008 Author CID Share Posted August 10, 2008 That's not a bad looking router and not a bad price. I take it its a good router for the wireless side as well? My wife's computer is run directly to the router we have now and she has no problems. Any ideas on why my speed maybe changing through my router? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coknuck Posted August 10, 2008 CID Share Posted August 10, 2008 My wife is wireless and gets around 7 meg but she is using Vista. When she gets home I'm going to wipe the laptop and put XP Pro on it. It should do better then. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ghost74 Posted August 10, 2008 Author CID Share Posted August 10, 2008 Alright that sounds pretty good. I wish we could get internet that fast...lol Why were on this subject, let me ask. Do the routers with speed booster, do they actually boost your connection speed? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coknuck Posted August 10, 2008 CID Share Posted August 10, 2008 My wife is at her sisters and she has this Netgear WPN824 and my wife says she can't tell the difference. http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16833150015 I live in a two story farm house with the router on the main floor. I get 100% signal up stairs with ours. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ghost74 Posted August 10, 2008 Author CID Share Posted August 10, 2008 I live out in the country and we have wildblue through Dish Network Thought about trying Hughes but they are expensive to get started with. But the router i have now, i get great signal all through the house just can't get a steady speed!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ghost74 Posted August 10, 2008 Author CID Share Posted August 10, 2008 Got me a new router and my connection speed hasn't dropped since. Would like to thank Coknuck for all your help with this issue. Thanks a lot!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coknuck Posted August 10, 2008 CID Share Posted August 10, 2008 Your Welcome! Glad to hear it. Nothing worse than not getting what you pay for. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ghost74 Posted August 10, 2008 Author CID Share Posted August 10, 2008 I went with another Linksys tho. Actually went with a G router this time. I live in a lil po-dunk town so just went to wal-mart. But seriously thinking about the Netgear router you mentioned. May have to pick one up next time I am up in Abilene or some where. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Siryak Posted August 11, 2008 CID Share Posted August 11, 2008 I went with another Linksys tho. Actually went with a G router this time. I live in a lil po-dunk town so just went to wal-mart. But seriously thinking about the Netgear router you mentioned. May have to pick one up next time I am up in Abilene or some where. Hey Abilene, TX is where I go to get my electronics. =p In fact I am typing on an HP computer from the Circuit City there. Also I am on Wildblue!(Unfortunately) I won't be anymore whenever I move to college on the 23rd of this month though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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