Slow Wireless Speeds.. Intermittent

kyleaikens · 01-27-2012, 08:58 AM

Provider: Verizon Fios
Broadband Type: Fios/ Fiber Optic
Firewall/Virus Protection: None
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My internet in my new townhouse is very slow.. I run a 35MB u/d service from Fios.

Wired is fine. But my wireless is slow, I get a better signal from my neighbors across the street.

Typically i get around 4-6MB up/down, on a good day ill get 12-13 MB (which id be fine with).

Ive had multiple providers (Comcast and Fios), i've had 3-4 different routers, 3 different wireless adapters, 2 different computers (one mac, one PC) and the same results everytime.

Sometimes when i change the channel it works good for a few hours.

I've reinstalled my OS a few times, so its not a virus issue.

I dont run any bluetooth devices normally.

Anyone have any thoughts? this has been plaguing me for months, and a reliable connection is necessary for me as i run a small business from home.

Thanks in advance!!

Wand3r3r · 01-27-2012, 11:16 AM

first order of business is change your wifi channel to something other than 1,6 or 11 so you aren't competing with them.

Please list make/model of router

kyleaikens · 01-27-2012, 12:25 PM

thanks for the reply.

I was always told not to use anything but 1,6,11. I switched it to a few others 2,10,5 and im getting around 2MBPS.

Im currently using Fios router Actiontec M1424-wr, but ive also used my Dual Band NetGear WNDR3700 and have had the same results.

Thoughts?

2xg · 01-27-2012, 04:34 PM

Hello,

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Something is not right then. Please post the speedtest results while wired directly to the router and another wireless connection.

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Ive had multiple providers (Comcast and Fios), i've had 3-4 different routers, 3 different wireless adapters, 2 different computers (one mac, one PC) and the same results everytime.

Have you tried changing the Wireless Mode, usually it's on Mixed Mode, try an N or G or B/G and find out where you can get a great results.