Downloading speed problem router, modem ? Update

[libertyordeath]

So this is my issue, at my house I had a old router and when my ps3 needed a Netflix update or game update it would download to 30-70% and then stop over and over to where I had to connect my ps3 directly to the modem for it to work.

That's was one issue second at times the wifi would not even download YouTube video's and other things, so I had enough and bought a new router.

Get home install and the YouTube has been better but when trying to stream videos or other things it was still kinda of slow so I figured it was my phone that had a issue. I still don't know if it fixed the ps3 downloading since there are no updates.

Fast forward to last night I go to my moms house and they have slower Internet then what I have so I get my phone out connect to the wifi just to see if I would have same issue and low and behold its downloading like a 100% faster I was pissed.


So I'm stuck is it the modem, router? Any help please

[boarder010]

My off the top guess would be that it's some settings in your router that are messing with your wifi.

You can rule out the physical modem and router by running speed tests though. connect your computer to the router with an ethernet cable and run a speed test (speedtest.net) and note the results. Then connect your computer directly into the modem and run a speed test and note the results. Then compare.

If they are both showing the same results...it's the wifi. Different results, you'll be able to tell if it's the modem or the router. And troubleshoot from there. Good luck!

[dynamomark80]

first run some speed tests to find out what speeds you are looking at here. Im not sure if the ps3 will run on a "G" wireless which is slow but I use at least a 300MB/s "N" wireless setup or hard wire to the equipment I intend to stream HD video on.

find out what devices are connected to your router as well and see if they are using the broadband while you are not actually using that device. If using wireless make sure you are on a private and password protected network so you don't have some kid or man child next door downloading 50 movies/songs simultaneously but unknown to you.

[libertyordeath]

Well I got a Belkin 600 and it's locked with password and my ps3 test said it was at 20.0 mb download and it's hard wired to router

[Ninety]

Try a different channel on your router.. .try 6

[billofrights]

The PS3 runs find on wireless G, but the memory buffer is pretty small. So if you try to stream anything in HD you'll get skipping and pauses. Netflix works around this somehow, but anytime I tried to watch my LEGALLY OBTAINED material from my PC streamed over wireless, it ran like crap. Worked fine over a cable.

[spamsucker]

PM sent with tips.

[DaveInOroValley]

Sounds like interference, cordless phones, microwave, another wireless router interfering, changing the channel was good advice, also look at some wi-fi monitoring software, usually free to check what other sources are in your vicinity.

For Mac systems there is iStumbler, not sure what there is for Win OS but has to be just as many if not more available. Helps determine if your on the same channel as someone else.

[dynamomark80]

in the router setting you can enable UPnP (universal plug and play) and see if that helps. maybe change the static IP address for the PS3

you may opt to put the IP address in the DMZ to drop firewall protection for that device but i dont know how safe that is on a network. maybe just do it for a test to see if it helps.

find out what ports are used for the PS3 network and "port forward" all those so the router pretty much just lets data go through without inspection by the built in firewall.

after every change check connection and NAT type for the PS3

[stilly]

Belkin? And you are not sure what the problem is?

I view Belkin stuff as the Harbor Freight of computer hardware.

Just saying.

As Ninety stated, try a different channel. Really it is best that you have a wifi signal meter there to determine best signal strength for your wifi channels. I did an install with a Cisco SB router and SB access point and I found that on channel 6 (no traffic) the network sucked but when moved up to 8 or 9 even with a competing device, the signal went more than double and has been perfect. Best way is to get something that shows signal strength in the next room or whatever and manually change channels finding out the best channel to use. Then give it another try and see if things change.

[libertyordeath]

Yea Belkin haha I'm a noob to this tech stuff I was actully going to return today and get maybe the netgear 600 but yea ill check all those things you guys mentioned. After I take the moms out to eat

Thanks guys

[stilly]

Good for you. I have heard bad things about netgear, but only a couple of bad things and my experience has been that they were decent. Personally I say give CISCO small business stuff a try but only because I have installed that in an office for someone and it has been rock solid. I added a SM router and a SB access point for their wireless. LOTS of options and good work so far.

[the86d]

If you are in the market for a router, the new Actiontec for Verizon FiOS is pretty good, and I have it plugged into Ethernet, not the Coax. Gig Ethernet on the wired ports and I have yet to reboot it due to overusing the wireless (unlike their prior versions of Actiontec routers distributed by Verizon). $69.99

It's the one sent to VZ FiOS customers with 50Mbps+ internet pipes and the WAN port even supports Gigabit Ethernet.

Here's the specs: http://www.actiontec.com/products/pr...4#.UZFI00q8rst

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Brand-New-ACTIONTEC-VERIZON-FIOS-REV-I-Wireless-N-ROUTER-Gigabit-Ethernet-/151044117006

Oh, and this thing comes default with MoCA so you can drop a bridge in any room and get Ethernet from a COAX line that is pre-plummed.

[zio707]

Who is your ISP and what's the download speed that you were quoted? Did they provide the modem/router/gateway/whatever? Do they have a router at your home in front of your aftermarket router? Other things to consider, what type of service do you have, when are you having these issues, are they throttling, etc. etc. There could be many variables going on here without getting all the details.

Remember wireless connections will be slower than if your hard wired. You can have gigabit hard wire connections throughout the house (cat5e or greater, all gigabit NIC's, switches with gigabit ports) but the Internet download speed is only going to be as fast as your provider has committed to you.
Here is a good speed test link to run from your laptop or computer.

http://www.speakeasy.net/speedtest/

BTW, Netgear make a good router contrary to some of the previous posts and right in line with Linksys (Cisco), Belkin, etc.

[Kyle1886]

Just a thought, have you had your phone provider (ATT or??) run a test on your line? Almost every time there is a "rain" I get a low grade static or hiss that kills my Net (almost inaudible, but enough to slow things).

Respectfully
Kyle