Windows 10: New router but slower download speed

Hello,

I just replaced my old router (Linksys WRT54G) to a Linksys x1000. However, my download speed is slower than the previous router I had. I tried the following things to resolve this problem:

• Upgrading to the latest firmware version;
• Updated my wireless network card drivers to the latest version;
• Switching between different channels (channel 1 and 5 and default channel). I have set Network Mode to: Mixed and I set Channel Width to Automatic (20 or 40 MHz).

When using my old router I had an average download speed of 1 MB/sec while using the new router I can't get pas 500 KB/sec. In both cases I was sitting next to the router.

Oh, and by the way, there's also a port on the router named DSL. It looks like it doesn't matter whether I connect that port to my modem. How come? What's its function?

Anyone got an idea?
Thanks







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Why poor broadband speed on new laptop?

I'm using a brand new Dell Inspiron 7373, and when I run a broadband speed test, it tells me I have a download speed of 1.82Mb. (I was prompted to check by a long wait to download a Windows update). I checked using the same website speed test (broadband.co.uk)
sitting on the same spot close to the router on two different devices, and both gave me far better results.

Why does my laptop get slower speeds? Thanks to anyone who can help.

 

Laptop slow wifi speeds

I have a an Acer Aspire E1-532 laptop that has windows 10 installed. Recently the wifi broadband speed to the laptop has dropped from 24mbs to around 5mbs (or slower) for no apparent reason. If I connect directly to the router by cable, the 24mbs speed
is again achieved. Is this a laptop/windows problem or router settings?

 

Hi,
Try switching DNS address to Open DNS or Google DNS.

 

Hello Brummyfan, thanks for your reply. Do you mean switching to Open DNS on my router settings or on my laptop? I did see something about static DNS. And do you mean 8.8.8.8 or 8.8.4.4 as for Google's DNS?

 

8.8.8.8 or 8.8.4.4 DNS is what he meant.

 

On the Router would work best.

 

Yes, you got the google DNS address correct, change the dns in your laptop and if you can change in your router settings, change there as well. If changing DNS doesn't work, you could get in touch with your ISP and get them change your profile to faster one.