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Question

Sloooooww Speeds :[

Dec 15, 2012 11:07AM PST

I have really slow internet. I have about 1000kbps download on the CNET internet speed test, my router is Linksys WRT54G and AT&T Internet Services is my internet provider. Is there anyway to improve my internet download speed?

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As a test.
Dec 15, 2012 2:52PM PST

Try it with the WiFi turned off. That usual tells me if you have moochers on your connection.
Bob

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How slow is slow?
Dec 26, 2012 4:41AM PST

You didn't tell what you are paying for. If you're paying for 720 Kb/s ADSL, you're above the curve since the speed you list is 1 Mb/s. If you're paying for 20 Mb/s and you're getting 1 Mb/s, then there is a problem. Also realize you didn't tell if that speed is wired or wireless. More information will help.