Router Problems

[Shock]

I have a Linksys WRT54G v4 Wireless Router and I'm having a little trouble with the wireless.

 

If I enable wireless on my router, I start lagging a little bit.. if anyone connects to my wireless, I start lagging ridiculously to the point where I can't get to any websites. What can cause this? It almost seems like it's being overcrowded with information or something. It's nothing wrong with the computer using the wireless.. no programs that would make it lag, or anything of the sort.

 

 

Example:

 

1. Lala, surfing the web, no lag, WOOHOO!

2. How about I enable wireless and connect with a laptop?!

-2 seconds later-

3. Wow, how do I have 6000ms and why can't I get to any websites?

4. I'll disable wireless!

-2 seconds later-

5. WOOT! It's working again.

 

 

I've stumped Polix, so I need some real brains to help me here.

[rootbear75]

It almost seems like it's being overcrowded with information or something.

that could be the answer right there

[Shock]

Looking for a more specific diagnosis...

 

I can load up 4 computers with wired connections and 1 with a wired and 1 with a wireless and the one with wireless will be dirt slow.

[JoWie]

Do you mean that when a wireless client is connected everyone goes slow, or just the wireless client.

[★ T-Man]

Shock have you updated the firmware for the router yet? That can cause that issue, its fixed plenty of issues that I have seen out there.

[Shock]

Do you mean that when a wireless client is connected everyone goes slow, or just the wireless client.

Yes.

 

Shock have you updated the firmware for the router yet? That can cause that issue, its fixed plenty of issues that I have seen out there.

Yes, did yesterday.

[★ candygirl]

It may be your Wireless Card Network Adapter? Are you using the right one?

[Shock]

I have a laptop with a wireless and a desktop computer with wireless, both cause the same problem.

[★ Dav]

how far from the router are the wireless computers? have you tried moving the router to somewhere that allows better signal?

[Shock]

I'm close enough.. and I can't move it because my cable is weird, I can't explain it.

[Hakaku]

How many people are connected to your wireless?

Does it have a network security key (or password)?

What's your encryption type (if any - find this under network, right click on current one, properties)?

And what's your internet connection (cable, dsl, etc.)?

 

Asides, you may not be the only one who's had problems with that model (a similar one), concerning connection dropping, especially during high traffic hours, or using more than one computer at a time. - If you left you desktop computer off, would your laptop still receive as much lag? And have you always had this problem?

 

It may be a problem with your wireless router configurations, in which I would recommend you contact Linksys' Tech Support, they may be able to provide more specific help.

[Shock]

How many people are connected to your wireless?

Does it have a network security key (or password)?

What's your encryption type (if any - find this under network, right click on current one, properties)?

And what's your internet connection (cable, dsl, etc.)?

 

Asides, you may not be the only one who's had problems with that model (a similar one), concerning connection dropping, especially during high traffic hours, or using more than one computer at a time. - If you left you desktop computer off, would your laptop still receive as much lag? And have you always had this problem?

 

It may be a problem with your wireless router configurations, in which I would recommend you contact Linksys' Tech Support, they may be able to provide more specific help.

 

1. 4.

2. No.

3. -

4. Cable

5. Yes, it lags as soon as I enable wireless.

6. No, recent problem.

7. Contacted Linksys numerous times, which is why I came here.

[★ T-Man]

Okay, router firmware upto date.. is your wireless adapter?

[Shock]

Yes, I downloaded the latest update from Linksys.

[★ doc flabby]

have you tried changing wireless channels. you shoould use 1, 6 or 11 as they allow the largest range of frequencies.

[Shock]

Yep, that's what Linksys told me. I've tried all of them, same problem.

[★ Purge]

any high frequency devices around the wireless area that may cause interference? I think the wireless land phones these days come in 3GHZ+ models so that may be causing some interference, but I don't know if it will cause immense lag, although it is something to look into.

[Shock]

I thought about that.. The closest thing is my microwave and it's about 15-20 ft away.

[milosh]

I thought about that.. The closest thing is my microwave and it's about 15-20 ft away.

 

I think the problem with your router is the first 7 letters of it. But that's just my opinion... What kind of WNIC are you using?

[Shock]

I've already given up on this issue.

[Skywize]

There are several issues that can cause wireless problems like this.

 

1) Router is too close to EMI sources such as speakers, subwoofers, the PC itself, any large appliance, etc

2) Cordless phones in the house operating on the same frequency

3) Not enough power in the signal

4) Thick metal between you and the router

5) Solar flares (Yes, I'm serious! Rare, but had to toss it in)

6) Faulty Router

 

Want to test the router itself? Connect via wireless, once you are getting the 6000ms ping, use the wireless connection to access the routers interface, go to the diagnostics, and run some pings/traceroutes. That will tell you if it is the router, or the wireless signal. If its the signal, start eliminating the above named issues one at a time. If this still doesnt work, try another wireless router and see if you get the same issues. Beyond that, yer screwed.

 

Shock: I know you said you gave up, but someone posted this thread to me asking me to post back with something.

 

P.S. I agree with above posts regarding Linksys. Their quality has gone down the drain in recent years. Get a Belkin or D-Link for home use.

Edited December 12, 2007 by Skywize

[Hellonearth]

or dont use wireless at all.

[★ LtNirvana]

Sky i expect a better diagnosis from you come on jesus.

 

The problem is his wired connections lose bandwidth when he enables wireless.

 

Either someone is !@#$%^&*ing with your router wirelessly, which is unlikely, or this scenario is more likely:

 

The wireless portion of your router is completely malfunctioning. It is becoming chatty when enabled, and is sucking up all the bandwidth on the external interfaces of the router because its spamming ack requests or its just basically shooting out saying "hi" nonstop to the point where the router traffic becomes saturated.

 

Get a new router or don't use the wireless on it, it's broken, interference has nothing to do with this, and if firmware didn't fix it, nothing will.

 

 

EDIT: Now that i read the new repost he made where he tried a different router i'm confused now lol. I'll post in the new one.

Edited December 12, 2007 by LtNirvana