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Modem to router speed slower than Modem to PC speed - RP614v2
Hello all! So Xfinity recently upgraded my bwidth fro 75 - 100Mbps :) I tried testing this 2 ways. I found the speed to exceed 100 Mbps via speedtest, when my pc was connected directly to my cable m...
I'm leaning towards the port speeds on this thing. This router is ancient in terms of technology. Has served me well. So, I think I'm just going to try/buy a new one(probably the Asus RTAC68U )
So, since no one has responded yet, I will share what I've done so far. I had a small 4 port unmanaged switch in the network so when I eliminated that, the speed jumped up! The problem with home networking tech is that you never know for sure when the problem is a worn out or defective piece of equipment. Unless it's just dead, it's difficult to think of it being "broken".
I'm still not at the 300Mbs that I should be, so I think I will need to simply replace my router, unless anyone has anything I can try.
In my case, I think its just the router is too old. It doesnt even have gigabit ports. I just purchased the afore mentioned Asus router for a very good price. Waiting for it to arrive and will post results.
Nice!
I may be subject to the same. I think I will try as a last resort, loading the open source DD-WRT and if that doesn't work, I will buy a new one. Maybe the Nighthawk...
Thanks for the advice on the MTU. I did the same process you did and then checked my MTU in WAN and it was already set correctly(to 1500). I think the router should make a big difference. Will let you know. I have an Asus RT-AC3200 for my wifi currently. Was going to get the Nighthawk but man that is very expensive. This 3200 makes a huge difference though and I can walk around outside almost 100yds from my house and still be connected. Very happy with this. Now I just need a wired router and thats were the AC68U comes in to replace this ancient RP614.
OH, I almost forgot, I also adjusted the MTU speed. I read the article below. Hope this helps you a bit.
- In Windows, go to Start and select Run.
- Type in cmd (Windows 2000/XP) or command (Windows 98/ME) into the Open: field. Hit the enter key or click OK. The DOS prompt should open.
- At the DOS prompt, type in ping www.yahoo.com -f -l 1492 and hit the Enter key:
- The results above indicate that the packet needs to be fragmented. Repeat this test, lowering the size the packet in increments of +/-10 (e.g. 1472, 1462, 1440, 1400) until you have a packet size that does not fragment:
- Begin increasing the packet size from this number in small increments until you find the largest size that does not fragment. Add 28 to that number (IP/ICMP headers) to get the optimal MTU setting. For example, if the largest packet size from ping tests is 1462, add 28 to 1462 to get a total of 1490 which is the optimal MTU setting.
- Change the MTU on the routers WAN Setup.
The result was a small increase (30Mbs)