Friday, January 11, 2013

My linksys e3000 router is slowing download speeds by half vs connecting directly to modem. What can I do?

Q. I tested speeds via speedtest.net on each of my two computers on the network while running through the router and then hardwired to the modem. Results were around 8mbps through router and 22 mbps hardwired.

A. Sometimes it is just odd settings.

1st - Disconnect and shutdown all computers but one, and connect that via hardline.
2nd - Make sure the firmware is updated to the newest version. Re-run test.
3rd - Manually set WAN port to 100Mbps, and run test again. If no change, undo.
4th - In advanced network settings, try some of the settings. Multicast can help, but I believe that is wireless.
4th - If your modem is a router and modem in one, it may be an issue related to having multiple routers. Telus does this. Try getting another modem from your ISP without the built in router; otherwise change the subnet of your router (instead of 192.168.1.1, use 192.168.3.1)
5th - Contact Linksys/Cisco support. They will be able to walk you through the steps to solve the issue. I contacted DLink when my 825 was getting 35Mbps on a 100Mbps internet hookup, and we got it up to 103 afterwards.

Christopher

Note: Your wireless will typically be a bit slower than landline, but if you are using G or N, and are getting 54+Mbps connection, there should be little or no difference. If you get full speed connecting to the router using a hardwire, but not wireless, you know it is either an issue with the wireless tech or settings in your computer or the router, but not the other circuitry.


How come I cant connect a Cisco Linksys E3000 to xbox live without constant lag?
Q. Here are my Router Details;

Model name: Linksys E3000
Model number: E3000
Serial number: CVQ01KB09514
Firmware version: 1.0.04 build 6
Operating system: Windows 7
Software version: 1.3.11006.1
Connection type (WAN): DHCP
IP address (LAN): 192.168.0.1
IP address (WAN): 192.168.1.64
Computer IP address: 192.168.0.109

Okay, so I was trying to figure out how to connect my xbox to my router without constant lag for me and my teammates. I saw this video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lg7Ez-4yccM but instead of editing the port range forwarding I edited the Single port forwarding. I had 4 bars on xbl for about 3 hours. Then BAM it strangely went back down to 1 or 2 bars. My NAT is open by the way. I can't believe this, this is like a $200 router! Please help me fix this.

A. Um yeah dis is the grul that u answerd a question for well shut tha fukk up dont answer my questions if ur going to be with ur additude u ugly bitchhh


Linksys e3000/xbox 360 ?
Q. Ok so I bought the linksys e3000 thinking it would solve my lag on my xbox. But it's even worse now. I play a lot of call of duty and I'm always two bar, regardless of the host. I'm a noob at networking so any info would be great.

Additional info. My ISP is qwest and I have the 40 mpbs plan.

A. First of all, if you can do a wired connection, do that. Wired will be faster, more consistent and stable.

Either way, follow Microsoft's instructions to set up the router's NAT to "Open". The article walks you through it quite nicely:
http://support.xbox.com/en-us/pages/xbox-360/troubleshoot/kb/error-your-nat-type-strict.aspx?kbid=979000

Personally, I set up a DMZ on my router for my Xbox 360. Have no issues whatsoever. The article tells you how to that as well, if you want to.

If you're going wireless, make sure the signal has the cleanest path available. This means going through walls and floors at straight through angles and as little "junk" in between the devices as possible. If you have concrete, refridgerators, steel beams, etc. that degrades the signal considerably.

Also, make sure the firmware for both the router and the DSL modem are up to date. You'd be amazed at how many issues can be solved by getting the most recent firmware. And, make sure that the Qwest modem isn't part of the problem. Some of the older ones are not good.


Which router to use; Linksys WRT400N or Linksys E3000?
Q. I'm currently using the WRT400N router. A friend gave me the E3000 awhile back; I want to use one and sell the other. We have a desktop and two laptops that are connected wireless plus we share a printer and also have other wireless devices (phones, ps3, tv) connected at times. The only thing hard wired is a blu-ray player. Which one should I keep?

A. I think you can use E3000 router. Both the routers are simultaneous Dual-band routers.
This router has Guest network access also.
You can let your friends to access Internet without connecting to your main network.

But make sure that your router is using latest firmware.
Upgrade the firmware on E3000.
After upgrading the firmware, reset the router and reconfigure it.
In order to use Guest network, you will need to install this router using Cisco connect software.





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