Slow Wireless Router (Linksys WRT160N)

WildBlueSooner · 03-01-2010, 02:14 PM

I need some help on this one. I just installed this router and am getting very slow speeds...I have the second fastest comcast internet. Loading pictures and videos is much slower than it was with my old router..a G router. Any suggestions?

Kreth · 03-01-2010, 02:16 PM

First thing I would do is check that you have the latest firmware.
Posted via Mobile Device

AD720 · 03-01-2010, 02:22 PM

I'd go DD-WRT on that router.

03-01-2010, 02:47 PM

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Originally Posted by AD720

I'd go DD-WRT on that router.

To clarify for Andy in case you're not familiar with DD-WRT. It's a Freeware firmware compatible with many routers.

G G · 03-04-2010, 12:30 PM

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Originally Posted by AD720

I'd go DD-WRT on that router.

Yay I was going to do that for mine just cause it's a better deal, but my router aint supported.

newcigarz · 03-04-2010, 12:41 PM

I was having a problem with my internet recently. I run ATT DSL Extreme 6.0 with a Motorola modem and Apple Airport router.
It finally had slowed down to next to nothing so I got on the phone with them.
We went through a ton of settings, bypassed the Airport to make sure that was not the problem.
Finally got someone from line support on the phone and figure out it was a bad filter on the phone line. Once it was removed my speed jumped from under 1 Mbps to over 5.5.

Razorhog · 03-01-2010, 02:29 PM

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Originally Posted by Kreth

First thing I would do is check that you have the latest firmware.
Posted via Mobile Device

shilala · 03-01-2010, 02:44 PM

My best suggestion would to be to go and get a Netgear. I'll probably get skewered for that, but the install issues with Cisco stuff has become really painful.
If you switched from another brand to the linksys, there's your problem.

WildBlueSooner · 03-01-2010, 02:48 PM

Thanks guys...I am downloading the latest firmware right now! And thanks for the clarification Darrell...I had no clue what DD-WRT meant

AD720 · 03-01-2010, 02:49 PM

Yea, sorry. Thanks D.

03-01-2010, 03:16 PM

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Originally Posted by AD720

Yea, sorry. Thanks D.

No worries, DD-WRT rocks IMO.

mosesbotbol · 03-01-2010, 03:24 PM

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Originally Posted by Darrell

No worries, DD-WRT rocks IMO.

Will this migrate my MAC Address Filter list? How can I export it out of Linksys?

WildBlueSooner · 03-01-2010, 03:06 PM

I think I am going to go the DD-WRT route after reading up on it...thanks Andrew

G G · 03-01-2010, 03:18 PM

Play around with channels as well, sometimes that helps.

St. Lou Stu · 03-01-2010, 03:22 PM

Did ya do that one thing yet where you push all of the buttons until it totally stops working?

shilala · 03-01-2010, 03:52 PM

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Originally Posted by St. Lou Stu

Did ya do that one thing yet where you push all of the buttons until it totally stops working?

That stuff usually pushes all my buttons until I make it quit working.

WildBlueSooner · 03-01-2010, 04:25 PM

Ok i got the DDWRT installed but I could only connect locally. I followed all the directions and what not...any ideas?

WildBlueSooner · 03-01-2010, 05:35 PM

Ok got it! Sweet!

Ratters · 03-01-2010, 06:48 PM

So, did things get faster?

WildBlueSooner · 03-01-2010, 07:02 PM

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Originally Posted by Ratters

So, did things get faster?

Much faster!

03-01-2010, 02:14 PM	#1
WildBlueSooner I'm nuts for the place Join Date: Feb 2009 First Name: James Location: Lexington, KY Posts: 3,322 Trading: (19)	Slow Wireless Router (Linksys WRT160N) I need some help on this one. I just installed this router and am getting very slow speeds...I have the second fastest comcast internet. Loading pictures and videos is much slower than it was with my old router..a G router. Any suggestions? __________________ "To dilute the will to win is to destroy the purpose of the game. There is no substitute for victory"-- Douglas MacArthur

03-01-2010, 02:16 PM	#2
Kreth Ronin smoker Join Date: Jan 2009 First Name: Jeff Location: Oneonta, NY Posts: 3,620 Trading: (14)	Re: Slow Wireless Router (Linksys WRT160N) First thing I would do is check that you have the latest firmware. Posted via Mobile Device

03-01-2010, 02:22 PM	#3
AD720 I'm nuts for the place Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Andrew Location: The City of BOTL-erly Love Posts: 2,684 Trading: (73)	Re: Slow Wireless Router (Linksys WRT160N) I'd go DD-WRT on that router. __________________

03-04-2010, 12:41 PM	#6
newcigarz Smoke and Mirrors Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: On the bottom shelf Posts: 3,139 Trading: (15)	Re: Slow Wireless Router (Linksys WRT160N) I was having a problem with my internet recently. I run ATT DSL Extreme 6.0 with a Motorola modem and Apple Airport router. It finally had slowed down to next to nothing so I got on the phone with them. We went through a ton of settings, bypassed the Airport to make sure that was not the problem. Finally got someone from line support on the phone and figure out it was a bad filter on the phone line. Once it was removed my speed jumped from under 1 Mbps to over 5.5.

03-01-2010, 02:44 PM	#8
shilala Dear Lord, Thank You. Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Scott Posts: 13,721 Trading: (252)	Re: Slow Wireless Router (Linksys WRT160N) My best suggestion would to be to go and get a Netgear. I'll probably get skewered for that, but the install issues with Cisco stuff has become really painful. If you switched from another brand to the linksys, there's your problem. __________________

03-01-2010, 02:48 PM	#9
WildBlueSooner I'm nuts for the place Join Date: Feb 2009 First Name: James Location: Lexington, KY Posts: 3,322 Trading: (19)	Re: Slow Wireless Router (Linksys WRT160N) Thanks guys...I am downloading the latest firmware right now! And thanks for the clarification Darrell...I had no clue what DD-WRT meant __________________ "To dilute the will to win is to destroy the purpose of the game. There is no substitute for victory"-- Douglas MacArthur

03-01-2010, 02:49 PM	#10
AD720 I'm nuts for the place Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Andrew Location: The City of BOTL-erly Love Posts: 2,684 Trading: (73)	Re: Slow Wireless Router (Linksys WRT160N) Yea, sorry. Thanks D. __________________

03-01-2010, 03:06 PM	#13
WildBlueSooner I'm nuts for the place Join Date: Feb 2009 First Name: James Location: Lexington, KY Posts: 3,322 Trading: (19)	Re: Slow Wireless Router (Linksys WRT160N) I think I am going to go the DD-WRT route after reading up on it...thanks Andrew __________________ "To dilute the will to win is to destroy the purpose of the game. There is no substitute for victory"-- Douglas MacArthur

03-01-2010, 03:18 PM	#14
G G BR549 Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Greg Location: Taylor, FL. Posts: 12,737 Trading: (10)	Re: Slow Wireless Router (Linksys WRT160N) Play around with channels as well, sometimes that helps.

03-01-2010, 03:22 PM	#15
St. Lou Stu Have My Own Room Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Tim Location: Belleville, IL (St. Louis) Posts: 2,304 Trading: (21)	Re: Slow Wireless Router (Linksys WRT160N) Did ya do that one thing yet where you push all of the buttons until it totally stops working? __________________ Pretending to play golf since 1989

03-01-2010, 04:25 PM	#17
WildBlueSooner I'm nuts for the place Join Date: Feb 2009 First Name: James Location: Lexington, KY Posts: 3,322 Trading: (19)	Re: Slow Wireless Router (Linksys WRT160N) Ok i got the DDWRT installed but I could only connect locally. I followed all the directions and what not...any ideas? __________________ "To dilute the will to win is to destroy the purpose of the game. There is no substitute for victory"-- Douglas MacArthur

03-01-2010, 05:35 PM	#18
WildBlueSooner I'm nuts for the place Join Date: Feb 2009 First Name: James Location: Lexington, KY Posts: 3,322 Trading: (19)	Re: Slow Wireless Router (Linksys WRT160N) Ok got it! Sweet! __________________ "To dilute the will to win is to destroy the purpose of the game. There is no substitute for victory"-- Douglas MacArthur

03-01-2010, 06:48 PM	#19
Ratters Have My Own Room Join Date: Oct 2008 Posts: 1,848 Trading: (2)	Re: Slow Wireless Router (Linksys WRT160N) So, did things get faster?