RE: [OT] slow broadband

["Andy Laurence" <andy@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

Ho Yin Ng <mailto:yahoogroups@xxxxxxx> wrote:
> I am on Blueyonder elite with 10mb broadband.
>
> I should get around 1.2mb/s download.
>
> I do if I am connected directly to the Telewest modem. But if
> I connect via my router which is a wireless Buffalo
> Airstation 10mbps the speed drops by half to 400kb/s.

802.11b?  If so, the most you'll ever see (when connected at
"11Mbps")
is around 5.5-6Mbps.  Solution?  Upgrade to 802.11g.

> Anyone know why is it because my router is not fast enough?
> Or there is a limit? It is very strange, no one else is
> connected there are no other computers connected. I am
> connected via an Ethernet switch with CAT 5 and not via
> wireless, but the packets are routed through my router asI
> have two networks running a wireless and hardwired network.
> But because my router only has one Ethernet port I have to
> use a switch.

Now I've read that, it's a little different.  Is it a 10Mbps connection
to the router?  Is that plugged directly into the modem?  Alternatively,
it could be a duplex issue.

> Any help appreciated. Is it a case of me just buying a new router?

Maybe.  Helpful, eh?

Cheers,
Andy