Re: LinkSys WRT54GS performance issue


On 28-Aug-2005, "jim.mauro@xxxxxxxxx" <jim.mauro@xxxxxxxxx> wrote:

> I upgraded my home network, replacing a LinkSys BEFW11S4 with a new
> WRT54GS.
> Laptop cards for the family laptops were also upgraded to WPC54GS
> cards.
>
> I have Verizon DSL, with 1.5Mbit provisioned.
>
> With my old BEFW11S4, I would consistently get 1.2-1.3Mbit down on
> speed tests.
>
> With the new WRT54GS, I taking a huge regression - 200k - 400k down, at
> best.
> Download speed is 4X-6C slower.
>
> I do not have security enabled.
>
> I'm basically using default settings - same settings I had on the
> BEF11S4.
>
> LinkSys (tech support via email) suggested I change RTS Threshold to
> 2304 (from 2432) and Fragementation Threshold to 2304 (from 2346). They
> also suggested I change DTIM from 1 to 3.
>
> My limited knowledge of what these advanced wireless settings do leave
> me very skeptical as to whether or not they'll fix a 6X bandwidth
> regression, but I will try them and post the results (right now, I'm
> back on the BEFW11S4, until my kids tell me it's OK to take the network
> down :^).
>
> I'm open to the possibility there's something wrong with the WRT54GS,
> and if (when) the LinkSys suggestions do not fix the problem, I will
> exchange it for a new one.
>
> Just a heads up on an odd problem doing a simple (and otherwise
> painless) upgrade of the home LAN from
> 'b' to 'g'.
>
>
> I will post findings, results.
>
> /jim

Are you using your WRT54GS in mixed mode (b & g)? Even though Linksys
performs well in mixed-mode, I've always gained better speeds by choosing
one mode. I know this is elementary, but is the firmware up-to-date on your
wireless router and notebook cards?

--
Just Me, D
.

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