Linksys WRT54G-WinXP-Lousy speed

FDR_Texas · 07-29-2005, 08:52 PM

Just installed Liksys WRT54G v3. Nothing but trouble since. Have 1 computer linked wirelessly. Roadrunner cable modem. Windows XP Pro. Prior to Linksys all was well.
Problems: Lots of e-mail send failures, msg saying "server timed out."
E-mail downloads painfully slow.
Internet response worse than painfully slow: 3 minutes to move
from page to page!!!!
Internet also often times out.
Although on Roadrunner cable, often get message "In order
to do this, you must be connected to internet."
Will greatly appreciate any suggestions as to how I can fix this. This is INTENSELY frustrating.
Thanks.

**johnwill** · 07-30-2005, 11:45 AM

Have you tried connecting with a cable to see if it's a wireless link problem?

Check for newer and/or older firmware for the router, see if you have a firmware issue.

FDR_Texas · 07-31-2005, 07:52 PM

Have connected directly; works fine.
I have the latest firmware.
Any ideas on tweaking settings?
Thanks!

**johnwill** · 08-01-2005, 05:53 PM

Well, if you're having these problems right next to the machine with the wireless, I'd be looking for devices that are interfering with the signal. Wireless phones, Microwave ovens, etc.

07-29-2005, 08:52 PM	#1 (permalink)
FDR_Texas Registered User Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 2 OS: XP Pro	Linksys WRT54G-WinXP-Lousy speed Just installed Liksys WRT54G v3. Nothing but trouble since. Have 1 computer linked wirelessly. Roadrunner cable modem. Windows XP Pro. Prior to Linksys all was well. Problems: Lots of e-mail send failures, msg saying "server timed out." E-mail downloads painfully slow. Internet response worse than painfully slow: 3 minutes to move from page to page!!!! Internet also often times out. Although on Roadrunner cable, often get message "In order to do this, you must be connected to internet." Will greatly appreciate any suggestions as to how I can fix this. This is INTENSELY frustrating. Thanks.

07-30-2005, 11:45 AM	#2 (permalink)
johnwill Manager, Networking Forums Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: S.E. Pennsylvania, US Posts: 41,822 OS: Windows 7, XP-Pro, Vista, Linux Blog Entries: 1	Have you tried connecting with a cable to see if it's a wireless link problem? Check for newer and/or older firmware for the router, see if you have a firmware issue. __________________ If TSF has helped you, Tell us about it! or Donate to help keep the site up! Microsoft MVP - Windows Desktop Experience

08-01-2005, 05:53 PM	#4 (permalink)
johnwill Manager, Networking Forums Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: S.E. Pennsylvania, US Posts: 41,822 OS: Windows 7, XP-Pro, Vista, Linux Blog Entries: 1	Well, if you're having these problems right next to the machine with the wireless, I'd be looking for devices that are interfering with the signal. Wireless phones, Microwave ovens, etc. __________________ If TSF has helped you, Tell us about it! or Donate to help keep the site up! Microsoft MVP - Windows Desktop Experience

07-31-2005, 07:52 PM	#3 (permalink)
FDR_Texas Registered User Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 2 OS: XP Pro	Have connected directly; works fine. I have the latest firmware. Any ideas on tweaking settings? Thanks!