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Question

Superfast broadband speeds over network

Jan 23, 2015 11:24PM PST

BT came and connected me to superfast broadband yesterday. A laptop connected to the BT modem recorded download speeds of 80 mbps.

So far so good.

He then connected it to my existing ASUS DSL-N55U wireless router which distributes the signal to various wirelessly connected PC's and my own desktop which is connected via homeplug adapters.

Whereas with broadband up to 7 meg service I got 6 meg upstairs on my desktop connected this way, with the superfast the speed has only gone up to 11 meg.
Previously the homeplug adapter near the router was connected to
a 6 gang adapter - not the way you're supposed to I know, but worked well. Now it is connected straight into the wall socket.
I have been unable as yet to get the wireless signal working in the ASUS, but presumably this shouldn't affect the speed I am getting via the homeplug adapter?

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So the problem might be your router.
Jan 25, 2015 12:59AM PST

80mbps for DSL...that's fast (super fast). We could never get that here in the states for DSL conection.

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Superfast Broadband Speeds over network
Jan 26, 2015 2:06AM PST

Can you explain what you mean by 'the problem might be your router.?

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That 11 megabit sounds like 802.11b speeds.
Jan 26, 2015 2:20AM PST

One of the tricks of the trade is to set the router to 802.11g mode exclusively. Widely discussed why so I'll pause here.
Bob

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That 11 megabit sounds like 802.11b speeds. - New!
Jan 26, 2015 6:17AM PST

I cant work out this forum I have to request my password every time to get in then cant see how you reply.

Are these cryptic answers about wireless numbers relevant to me getting 6 meg on my powerline adapters?

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Yes they would be cryptic to everyday users.
Jan 27, 2015 1:31AM PST

But as folk learn more about networking it's one of the possible ways to get more speed. It's a common method, noted widely and in every router's documentation I've read to date. That doesn't make it any less cryptic to folk just getting into the nuts, bolts and spanners.
Bob

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Superfast broadband speeds over network.
Jan 27, 2015 3:05AM PST

I still haven't learn what I am supposed to do to tweak my router to get a better speed over my powerlines. However I have just replaced the 85 mbps adapters with 500 mbps ones and my speed at my PC has gone from 6 to 60 mbps, so we are getting there.

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Try this. It's one sentence.
Jan 27, 2015 3:19AM PST

Set the router's WiFi to 802.11g mode.

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Try this. It's one sentence. - New!
Jan 27, 2015 3:55AM PST

The options I have are auto, n only legacy, N/AC mixed

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So you can try those.
Jan 27, 2015 4:15AM PST
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So you can try those. - New!
Jan 27, 2015 5:34AM PST

Choice of bandwidth 20 40 or 20/40 been set at 20/40

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Esparanto.
Jan 27, 2015 6:01AM PST

Leaving the router to choose modes has often left it choosing badly. I see I've offered a few ideas and not reading that you are trying much.

In this case I think you call it in and work with ISP or maker.
Bob

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So you can try those. - New!
Jan 27, 2015 4:19PM PST

Slightly higher on 40 than 20 but little in it. No neighbours to interfere here.

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So you tried tinkering with the router WiFi settings.
Jan 28, 2015 12:47AM PST

I dropped hints that security suites can hammer speeds but don't read "I'm using Bullguard and HotSpotShield" or such.

Looks like you need some tech to visit you to sort it out.
Bob

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: So you tried tinkering with the router WiFi settings. - N
Jan 28, 2015 3:10AM PST

I haven't seen any mention of security, Im sure Im only seeing half the replies here. I am using Avast - free version.

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I cover a lot of discussions.
Jan 28, 2015 3:45AM PST

And see I didn't mention it in this discussion. Sorry about that. Given not much to work with it looks like a tech visit is next.

Since it's only WiFi I wonder if a WAP should be tested out. In my kit bag I carry a 20 buck TP-Link TL-WR700
http://www.tp-link.com/en/products/details/?model=TL-WR700N notes it's role as an access point. Something is broken with that router's WiFi as far as I can tell.
Bob