#7913649 - 10/14/14 08:16 PM
How do I make my Internet faster? #bottlenecks
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Risky Business
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I have a basic nofrills internet from Teksavvy, the specific plan is TekSavvy Lite 3...for $30/month + HST. I don't know the specs, I am assuming 3 megs down?
This shit isn't cutting it anymore, btw this is my speed currently on wireless (two people are on at the same time), 2 smartphones connected to the wireless, as well as home phone
I have a few issues: the current speed and its ability to handle more than one device being connected to the network as well as the wireless strength of the signal.
1. I don't know much about modems/routers/ISP but if my speed test is showing close to advertised speed for download, why is it when I download movies I can only get max of 350kb/s down on Vuze?
2. What speed do I need to adequately service this home with two users without crippling shit constantly?
3. Current hardware, I don't know how old it is exactly, but I am pretty sure it could use an upgrade (suggestions welcome).
Modem: Motorola SB5101N SURFboard Cable Modem Router: D-Link DIR-615
Currently both router/modem are in the basement of the house in a central location, because the house footprint is irregular (not a square box, some parts of the house get very weak signal, but for the most part it's ok. I'd like to get better signal, not sure if router should be replaced or if I should just move it to the first floor (1 story home), better connection, replace everything, burn house down? wtf
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#7913656 - 10/14/14 08:18 PM
Re: How do I make my Internet faster? #bottlenecks
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LNXGUY
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I'd take a laptop and plug it directly into the cable modem then do your speed test again (Or test your torrent speeds) My old router was crippling pretty much everything (Linksys/Cisco giant piece of shit)
If you get better speeds (Which you should, but nothing crazy) you've found your issue. The torrent speeds should remain unchanged.
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#7913657 - 10/14/14 08:20 PM
Re: How do I make my Internet faster? #bottlenecks
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I have done both wireless and hardwired, it's pretty much the same speed wise, but not reliability wise. When I work from home, my outlook lags more frequently on wireless than hardwired. I've run an ethernet cable to my office, which is the furthest room from the router with the weakest wireless signal.
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#7913659 - 10/14/14 08:22 PM
Re: How do I make my Internet faster? #bottlenecks
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LNXGUY
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DSL or Cable?
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#7913661 - 10/14/14 08:25 PM
Re: How do I make my Internet faster? #bottlenecks
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Cable
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#7913664 - 10/14/14 08:26 PM
Re: How do I make my Internet faster? #bottlenecks
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LNXGUY
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For an extra $5 a month you can get their 10Mb package..
I'd probably do that.
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#7913691 - 10/14/14 08:41 PM
Re: How do I make my Internet faster? #bottlenecks
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LNXGUY
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Router is part of the issue, the 615 is mediocre at best.
Agreed. I'd install DD-WRT on that 615, make a wireless bridge to extend the range at the far end of the house, then buy a decent router as the main.
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#7913845 - 10/14/14 10:05 PM
Re: How do I make my Internet faster? #bottlenecks
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3 mbit connection = 375 kliobytes per second
no issues with your speed
pay for more speed. russian slums have better net speed
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#7914100 - 10/15/14 07:44 AM
Re: How do I make my Internet faster? #bottlenecks
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Screamin Type ARGH!
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Just upgrade your plan Vas, stop being so fucking cheap LOL
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#7914110 - 10/15/14 07:56 AM
Re: How do I make my Internet faster? #bottlenecks
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Choco 'Nuck
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I'm sure you will find a way to borrow your neighbour's megahertz
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#7914117 - 10/15/14 08:04 AM
Re: How do I make my Internet faster? #bottlenecks
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furball
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So, you have a few items to consider...
- router: correct per everyone. It's shit. That effectively diminishes whatever capacity you have.. Yes, it's an N, but latest and greatest is some kinda bullshit 'AC' stuff... I used to be a Linksys, but apparently since being bought out by Cisco they're not that awesome anymore... I've since gone Asus... (it's an N router, but unplugged. Too lazy; still using Roger's crappy built-in, but will swap it out Q12015.) - They cap your ass at the source, because you bought the RiskyBusiness package. - You can do it the right way of pulling CAT5 (6?) to the weak areas of the house; I'd do the router swap first. An alternative is to buy a powerline adapter kit. - I would *not* consider this 'bridge mode' thingie... Choco or other super nerds can chime in, but my understanding it as soon as you throw in a BRIDGE, it effectively CHOPS your capacity by 50%, because it's 'routing' shit... i.e. it's like 'broken telephone'... - Now, your amateur tests didn't tell us what kind of tests/things you were doing with the 2 phones + 2 computers... Here's where you can tweak that shit using the router's QoS .... i.e. give priority to certain types of traffic, to specific computers/phones, etc... - You may be on a very crowded or shitty channel frequency... i.e. I think default is Channel 11. Scan the area, and I'm sure there's at least a few neighbours with the default channel. Note that not-so-common frequencies also aren't that great either (you're 'further' from the sweet spot frequency I think... Again, Choco or another networking nerd can chime in. (There are apps out there, some potentially within the router or part of their software...) - If you have a REALLY old-school wireless doing 'B' protocols, it drops all other wireless things down to B speeds... (This is old school, not sure if it even happens anymore. Back in the day it was an issue.)
When/if looking for a new modem, look into that AC shit, and also dual-band and/or dual-band 'bonding' bullshit... My ghetto router has the 2.4hz and 5Ghz bands, but they're not 'bonded'...
Edited by furball (10/15/14 08:12 AM)
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#7914153 - 10/15/14 08:32 AM
Re: How do I make my Internet faster? #bottlenecks
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LNXGUY
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It really doesn't matter if a bridge cuts have his wireless speed, it's not affecting the internet coming into the house, it's only affecting the speed between the laptop > repeater > router. Even at half, it's more then his internet speed.
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#7914211 - 10/15/14 09:01 AM
Re: How do I make my Internet faster? #bottlenecks
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I've already pulled cat 5 to two rooms, with an additional line coming.
I don't understand why you guys say the router sucks if it's getting the same speed as if when I am hardwired. Like I said, my only issue is that my work computer freezes for whatever reason more often on wireless than on cat5.
However, download speed and surfing seem to be the same. I will upgrade the internet today and report back.
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#7914248 - 10/15/14 09:18 AM
Re: How do I make my Internet faster? #bottlenecks
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Lost^
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format dat bish
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#7914249 - 10/15/14 09:19 AM
Re: How do I make my Internet faster? #bottlenecks
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Called them, they said they can't upgrade my service without me upgrading my modem first.
They are offering me some modem called DCM476, which is $99+$10 shipping + HST.
Also on their website they have a bunch of modems listed, which are approved and I can buy at the store:
THoughts on what modem to get?
Manufacturer Model Hardware Version Firmware Version
Huawei MT130U 1A V100R001C01B071 Motorola SB6141 7.0 1.0.6.12 Motorola SBG6580 1 3.2.1.0-GA-02-249-NOSH Technicolor DCM475 1.0/2.3.0 STAC.02.16 Technicolor DCM475 1.1 STAC.02.16 Technicolor DCM476 2.0 STAC.02.50 Technicolor DCM476 2.1 STAC.02.50 Technicolor DCW775 1.1 STB5.01.51
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#7914257 - 10/15/14 09:22 AM
Re: How do I make my Internet faster? #bottlenecks
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computer freezing = computer issue. Not a router problem. clean off all the ghey pron
It's a work computer, no pr0n.
It only happens when I am logged in outside of work. At work, it doesn't freeze wireless/LAN.
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#7914293 - 10/15/14 09:42 AM
Re: How do I make my Internet faster? #bottlenecks
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LNXGUY
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Vas, I've got a SB6141 here that I bought to use with Rogers (But they blow and won't allow it). So it's been sitting here collecting dust.
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#7914309 - 10/15/14 09:49 AM
Re: How do I make my Internet faster? #bottlenecks
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how much you want breh?
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#7914310 - 10/15/14 09:49 AM
Re: How do I make my Internet faster? #bottlenecks
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Are you using a vpn at home to login?
For email not vpn, only for our system.
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#7914325 - 10/15/14 09:54 AM
Re: How do I make my Internet faster? #bottlenecks
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sweet, race to the bottom here we go.
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#7914749 - 10/15/14 12:16 PM
Re: How do I make my Internet faster? #bottlenecks
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Screamin Type ARGH!
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Shit that is some risky-ass internet speeds
LOL
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#7914757 - 10/15/14 12:18 PM
Re: How do I make my Internet faster? #bottlenecks
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Risky Business
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TBH the existing connection was fine when I was living here alone
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