TPLink 1043ND slow DL Speeds
Posted: Sun Aug 14, 2016 12:02 pm
Hello Everyone,
I have been running 1.6.2 for a few years on my TPLINK 1043ND gigabit router, and it has been incredibly stable. Previously, my wireless (stock firmware) would have to be reset every day, as it would lose connection. Gargoyle has been a Godsend.
In that time my ISP (Time Warner) has provided 20 mbp/s, as that is what my package was for. ... I have had several issues with their service, but they have never offered anything to help. My wife works from home, and as long as I can keep the network stable, I am keeping her happy.
Recently, they have been bought out, and have offered an "upgrade" to 100 mbp/s with "no extra cost, or obligation". I have tested several times since then, and I have still only been getting a consistent 20 down. I could get some peaks at 30, and rarely 40...but nothing close to 100
I called them, and they of course, tried to solve it over the phone. There was no change, so the offered to send a tech. He was here for over two hours yesterday, and after adding/changing several things on my service, I had no connection at all. He tried two new routers, the last of which was an Arris SB6183, still did not connect to their service. He ended up leaving, stating that he would return later in the day. They literally left me hanging. (THAT is a whole different issue).
After he left, I messed around with the setup and the 6183, and was able to get it to connect. For testing purposes, I had my laptop connected direct to their modem, and was able to get the advertised 118 mbp/s down. I was amazed.
Adding my network back in to the mix, back down to 20...both wireless, and wired. I have my xbox one in the DMZ, and wired directly to the router, and am getting mid forties.
Is there any way to determine where the bottleneck is happening? 100 down would be great, but not a necessity...but I'd really like to get as close as possible. I really can't spend 200 bucks on an Archer or AC router. I do have a Belkin (re-branded ASUS) dual band, but it doesn't have any antennae, so I haven't had much faith in the coverage wirelessly.
Thanks in advance.
I have been running 1.6.2 for a few years on my TPLINK 1043ND gigabit router, and it has been incredibly stable. Previously, my wireless (stock firmware) would have to be reset every day, as it would lose connection. Gargoyle has been a Godsend.
In that time my ISP (Time Warner) has provided 20 mbp/s, as that is what my package was for. ... I have had several issues with their service, but they have never offered anything to help. My wife works from home, and as long as I can keep the network stable, I am keeping her happy.
Recently, they have been bought out, and have offered an "upgrade" to 100 mbp/s with "no extra cost, or obligation". I have tested several times since then, and I have still only been getting a consistent 20 down. I could get some peaks at 30, and rarely 40...but nothing close to 100
I called them, and they of course, tried to solve it over the phone. There was no change, so the offered to send a tech. He was here for over two hours yesterday, and after adding/changing several things on my service, I had no connection at all. He tried two new routers, the last of which was an Arris SB6183, still did not connect to their service. He ended up leaving, stating that he would return later in the day. They literally left me hanging. (THAT is a whole different issue).
After he left, I messed around with the setup and the 6183, and was able to get it to connect. For testing purposes, I had my laptop connected direct to their modem, and was able to get the advertised 118 mbp/s down. I was amazed.
Adding my network back in to the mix, back down to 20...both wireless, and wired. I have my xbox one in the DMZ, and wired directly to the router, and am getting mid forties.
Is there any way to determine where the bottleneck is happening? 100 down would be great, but not a necessity...but I'd really like to get as close as possible. I really can't spend 200 bucks on an Archer or AC router. I do have a Belkin (re-branded ASUS) dual band, but it doesn't have any antennae, so I haven't had much faith in the coverage wirelessly.
Thanks in advance.