Why is my internet slow? - SV650.org

07-05-10, 01:51 PM

I moved my broadband router up into my office onto a telephone extension last night. The router is now right next to my laptop on the desk. Cabling seems good, phone working perfectly, and an ADSL filter in both sockets.

I've been having intermittent slow and stop internet problems all day and had to reboot the router a couple of times, which seems to cure it for a time.

On the last reboot I wired the laptop in using an ethernet cable and it's been fine since (it needs to be fine for the next hour because I have a livemeeting to present!)

Is it anything I've done or is it just slow t'internet due to general election day? (I'm on orange ADSL broadband).

Bluepete · 07-05-10, 01:55 PM

It'll be the phone wire extension. I used to have my router on a long wire, same probs as you. Put it right by the phone socket and bob's your uncle!

Pete

07-05-10, 01:57 PM

Shut some of the porno

07-05-10, 02:02 PM

New router? how far are you from the extrange? run a speed test then call Orange and complain.

07-05-10, 02:17 PM

It's quite possibly the cabling. Is it BT standard cable or something cheaper. That can make a big difference. Also check that the bell wire is disconnected at both ends as that interferes with adsl signals and reduces the speed.

SoulKiss · 07-05-10, 02:57 PM

Might be due to the Election?

The BBC website for example autoplays video coverage on some pages.

So, my bet would be that the UK Intartubes are blocked with Election Carp.

Simples

07-05-10, 03:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by -Ralph-

telephone extension last night. The router is now right next to my laptop on the desk. Cabling seems good, phone working perfectly, and an ADSL filter in both sockets.

That'll by why

07-05-10, 03:22 PM

It's Friday afternoon and it's had a long week, so is tired.

Just like me really

07-05-10, 03:37 PM

Change the channel that the wireless is broadcasting over. I think most routers have 12 channels and choose channel 1 as the default. If your next door neighbour is broadcasting their wireless network on the same channel as you your connection will be weak/slow.

timwilky · 07-05-10, 03:59 PM

I thought ADSL routers worked best on the BT master socket. (Don't really know as I cannot get slowband round here)

Anyway, for best results, put the router where it works best and run a cat 5 cable between router and pc.

07-05-10, 01:51 PM	#1
-Ralph- Guest Posts: n/a	Why is my internet slow? I moved my broadband router up into my office onto a telephone extension last night. The router is now right next to my laptop on the desk. Cabling seems good, phone working perfectly, and an ADSL filter in both sockets. I've been having intermittent slow and stop internet problems all day and had to reboot the router a couple of times, which seems to cure it for a time. On the last reboot I wired the laptop in using an ethernet cable and it's been fine since (it needs to be fine for the next hour because I have a livemeeting to present!) Is it anything I've done or is it just slow t'internet due to general election day? (I'm on orange ADSL broadband). Last edited by -Ralph-; 07-05-10 at 01:53 PM.

07-05-10, 01:55 PM	#2
Bluepete Member Mega Poster Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Ex motorcyclist Posts: 1,961	Re: Why is my internet slow? It'll be the phone wire extension. I used to have my router on a long wire, same probs as you. Put it right by the phone socket and bob's your uncle! Pete __________________ https://www.facebook.com/pete.philli...04?ref=tn_tnmn

07-05-10, 01:57 PM	#3
gettin2dizzy Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Why is my internet slow? Shut some of the porno

07-05-10, 02:02 PM	#4
SUPERSTARDJ01 Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Why is my internet slow? New router? how far are you from the extrange? run a speed test then call Orange and complain.

07-05-10, 02:17 PM	#5
wyrdness Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Why is my internet slow? It's quite possibly the cabling. Is it BT standard cable or something cheaper. That can make a big difference. Also check that the bell wire is disconnected at both ends as that interferes with adsl signals and reduces the speed.

07-05-10, 02:57 PM	#6
SoulKiss Member Mega Poster Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Sunny Croydonia Posts: 6,124	Re: Why is my internet slow? Might be due to the Election? The BBC website for example autoplays video coverage on some pages. So, my bet would be that the UK Intartubes are blocked with Election Carp. Simples __________________ Sent from my PC NOT using any Tapatalk type rubbish!! █╬╬╬╬(•)i¯i▀▀▀▀▀█Ξ███████████████████████████████)

07-05-10, 03:22 PM	#8
Ed Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Why is my internet slow? It's Friday afternoon and it's had a long week, so is tired. Just like me really

07-05-10, 03:37 PM	#9
Davies Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Why is my internet slow? Change the channel that the wireless is broadcasting over. I think most routers have 12 channels and choose channel 1 as the default. If your next door neighbour is broadcasting their wireless network on the same channel as you your connection will be weak/slow.

07-05-10, 03:59 PM	#10
timwilky Member Mega Poster Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Not in Yorkshire. (Thank God) Posts: 4,116	Re: Why is my internet slow? I thought ADSL routers worked best on the BT master socket. (Don't really know as I cannot get slowband round here) Anyway, for best results, put the router where it works best and run a cat 5 cable between router and pc. __________________ Not Grumpy, opinionated.

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