I have a router downstairs that is wirelessly linked to my computer
upstairs (on the other side of the house) and I occassionally get a peak in
download performance of 255kb/s (ish); but most of the time, it only
performs at about 20-50kb/s.
I have tested the signal/noise ratio and it is -100dBm, which I am told is
fine, and the reported speed is maxed out (54Mbps). Also the signal
strength is shown to be 'Very Good'.
I do not have any malware or viruses on my computer, I can assure you, as I
have recently formatted my computer and reinstalled windows, all programs
etc. to start fresh after a spate of random problems. I might add that this
issue was also present before I formatted my computer.
So, does anyone know why the speed will intermittantly change from high to
low?
Thanks
- Ollie.
[Edited on 20/7/2009 by bugmenot]
Fellsider
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Posts: 72 Registered: 11/11/04 Status: Offline
posted on 2/8/09 at 03:46
Dunno where you're getting your figures from?
Stick to stuff you know, use a popular speedtest site such as plusnet's to
Build up a log of connection speeds throughout the day, or whenever you
appear to be running slow.
Try the command "ping netgear.com -t" using your command promt. The actual
times don't matter that much. Leave it running for a minute or two then hit
Ctrl - c to stop it. You'll get an idea of how many Packets have been lost
or timed out. Obviously the lower the better. Ideally 0%.
I would sugest your cross property/different floor wireless connection is
probably the reason. Have you other local AP(s) using the same channle
causing interference? Is your connection secure? Are there other users off
the same router? Tried moving the devices at both ends - usually higher or
away from obstructions?
Do the simple stuff first bugmenot (love it, by the way - my mail is
al-av-a-go).
