Need a little advice

ComputerHazard · 10-12-2009, 10:44 AM

Ok i hooked up a router and got it passworded and everything. Now I notice my landlords have a router set up which they said i coud use, wirelessly, if thats a word. I notice that their internet actually seems faster. I'm not sure what speed they have but I was wondering if the router can help you get the most out of your speed? Currently watching videos can be a problem as they do not load fast enough and therefore cause the the video to pause. Anything??

**The_Other_One** · 10-12-2009, 10:55 AM

Yes, a router could help or hinder your network performance. For the most part they're pretty similar, but lots of factors can come into play when it comes to network performance. However, before anything else, I'd check the actual internet performance. Unless you both share the same service and data-rates, they could very well have a faster internet connection than you. The easist way to check this is to bypass the router and connect directly to the modem. Test your internet speed there doing the same tasks as with the router and compare the speeds.

ComputerHazard · 10-12-2009, 11:06 AM

Ok sounds good. I will try this later. Now assuming that its my router hindering my internet what can I do?? I have a Linksys BEFWHS4.

Bacon · 10-12-2009, 04:19 PM

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Originally Posted by ComputerHazard

Ok sounds good. I will try this later. Now assuming that its my router hindering my internet what can I do?? I have a Linksys BEFWHS4.

Get a new router, or you could get a repeater, those can be a bit pricey though.

Ignorantguy · 10-12-2009, 11:34 PM

Whats the model of the other router?

ComputerHazard · 10-13-2009, 11:15 AM

Idk it's my landlord's I have no way of knowing

10-12-2009, 10:44 AM	#1 (permalink)
ComputerHazard Bronze Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Posts: 48	Need a little advice Ok i hooked up a router and got it passworded and everything. Now I notice my landlords have a router set up which they said i coud use, wirelessly, if thats a word. I notice that their internet actually seems faster. I'm not sure what speed they have but I was wondering if the router can help you get the most out of your speed? Currently watching videos can be a problem as they do not load fast enough and therefore cause the the video to pause. Anything?? __________________ When stupidity meets computers: Tech support: What kind of computer do you have? Female customer: A white one... Tech support: What anti-virus program do you use? Customer: Netscape. Tech support: That's not an anti-virus program. Customer: Oh, sorry...Internet Explorer. Real questions only please!

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The_Other_One Super Moderator Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Lexington, NC Age: 25 Posts: 13,426	Yes, a router could help or hinder your network performance. For the most part they're pretty similar, but lots of factors can come into play when it comes to network performance. However, before anything else, I'd check the actual internet performance. Unless you both share the same service and data-rates, they could very well have a faster internet connection than you. The easist way to check this is to bypass the router and connect directly to the modem. Test your internet speed there doing the same tasks as with the router and compare the speeds. __________________ Primary- i7 920 \| 6GB RAM \| 9800GT \| 160+160+500GB Secondary- Athlon X2 4200 \| 2GB RAM \| 7600GT \| 80+250GB Netbook - Atom N280 \| 2GB RAM \| GMA945\| 160GB

10-12-2009, 11:06 AM	#3 (permalink)
ComputerHazard Bronze Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Posts: 48	Ok sounds good. I will try this later. Now assuming that its my router hindering my internet what can I do?? I have a Linksys BEFWHS4. __________________ When stupidity meets computers: Tech support: What kind of computer do you have? Female customer: A white one... Tech support: What anti-virus program do you use? Customer: Netscape. Tech support: That's not an anti-virus program. Customer: Oh, sorry...Internet Explorer. Real questions only please!

10-13-2009, 11:15 AM	#6 (permalink)
ComputerHazard Bronze Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Posts: 48	Idk it's my landlord's I have no way of knowing __________________ When stupidity meets computers: Tech support: What kind of computer do you have? Female customer: A white one... Tech support: What anti-virus program do you use? Customer: Netscape. Tech support: That's not an anti-virus program. Customer: Oh, sorry...Internet Explorer. Real questions only please!

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