joinerl09 Posted March 11, 2005 CID Share Posted March 11, 2005 My Wireless connection has been really slow. How do I speed it up? :::.. Download Stats ..::: Connection is:: 542 Kbps about 0.5 Mbps (tested with 579 kB) Download Speed is:: 66 kB/s Tested From:: http://www.testmy.net/ Test Time:: Thu Mar 10 19:31:46 EST 2005 Bottom Line:: 10X faster than 56K 1MB download in 15.52 sec Diagnosis: May need help : running at only 16.23 % of your hosts average (rr.com) Validation Link:: https://testmy.net/stats/id-FD2TEJXK4 Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JayDog Posted March 11, 2005 CID Share Posted March 11, 2005 A few questions: 1. Are you using a wireless modem provided by Road Runner, or standard modem and wireless router? 2. What model modem (and router) are you using? 3. Has your speed recently slowed down, or has it been slow since installation? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joinerl09 Posted March 11, 2005 Author CID Share Posted March 11, 2005 I am using a modem provided by Road Runner. The modem is a Scientific Atlanta Webstar DPR2320 modem/router. The wireless adapter I'm using is a Linksys usb11 modem. The wireless connection was fine when it was installed, but later on the connection started slowing dowm. I scanned my computer for spyware and viruses and I don't have any. I have an additional question, should I replace the products that I have now and if so what products would you reccomend? Thanks for your time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JayDog Posted March 12, 2005 CID Share Posted March 12, 2005 Before you replace any of the equipment you have first make sure there is nothing wrong with the signal coming into your house. Open up the modem configuration utility by entering the following address in your web browser: http://192.168.0.1. Your recieve power level should be between -15dBmV and +15dBmV. Also, if your power level is very close to 0, like 1, you may have a problem. Your transmit power level should be less than 58dBmV. If your levels are off, and it is not because you recently split the line, then you will probably need to contact RR and have them send a tech. out. If you did just add a splitter to your line, remove it and see if that helps. If your signal is OK, the easiest way to check to see if your wireless adapter is functioning properly is to connect your computer directly to the modem with either an ethernet cable or a USB cable. (you will have to install the appropriate drivers to connect with a USB cable). Ethernet cables will perform better than USB cables. If your speeds go way up, you know that the problem is with your USB adapter. Also, the wireless adapter you are using operates at 11Mbs, but your modem/router is capable of connecting at 54Mbs. So if the adapter is the problem, and you choose to replace it, try to find an adapter that operates on the 802.11g Wi-Fi standard (54Mbs). I'm sure you have probably already tried rebooting your modem, but just in case you didn't, you can give that a try as well. Hope some of that helps. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joinerl09 Posted March 12, 2005 Author CID Share Posted March 12, 2005 My problem is fixed. Thank you So much Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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