Reduced bandwidth connecting through router

[justin_111]

Hi all,

I would like to seek some expert advises/solution(s) in regards to my network bandwidth issue.

I reside in Canada and currently using cable services through TekSavvy (uses Rogers as backbone). When I connect my PC (through ethernet) directly to modem I'm receiving downlink over 20mbps, however once I connect through my TP Link router (TL-WR841N) the downlink drops to 7mbps.

I've attempted to upgrade to the latest firmware and look into possible configurations on the router to see if there was any bandwidth limitation however I have yet to identify any issues.

Since I'm not familiar with network settings myself, I've decided to post my issue here for a solution. If there are any additional technical details required to assist please let me know and i'll download the software / provide any necessary traces accordingly

Many thanks,
Justin

[2xg]

Hi Justin and Welcome to TSF,

Check your QoS setting, if it's enabled, disabled it for now. Also disable UPnP and see it it makes any difference. Disable any Mac filtering as well.

I've had a similar issue as yours as soon as I setup my brand new Netgear router and disabling a couple of things did the trick for me.

Give us an update please.

[justin_111]

Hi 2xg,

I've been disable the QSS, UPnP and Mac filtering to test the bandwidth. But it remains the same speed.

Many thanks,
Justin

[Wand3r3r]

do you have stateful packet inspection enabled? If so disable it.

[justin_111]

the stateful packet inspection is disable.

[2xg]

Go through your router setting and see what's not needed (such as Guest Zone, USB support, etc) disable them for now.

[justin_111]

Hi 2xg,

none of those feature are enable.

[IT-Barry]

How are you connecting? wirelessly or via cable?

Also do you have the latest V7 firmware?

[justin_111]

I connect my router through ethernet cable and I already install the latest V7 firmware.

[IT-Barry]

Head to Bandwidth Control > Rules list

Delete all rules.

Other than that I cant see whats causing it.

If there are no rules try factory resetting the router.