I hope that I am in the right place. The question I have is this: I am
running an HP laptop behind a Linksys Cable Router which is behind a Cisci
Cable Modem. When I did a "speed test" without the router connected I got a
reading of about 20.0 Mbps. When I added the router back in and ran the same
test I received a reading of about 6.0 Mbps. I had read that running through
a router would slow down your speed but I guess I didn't think that much. A
friend said that I should buy a "gateway" which is a cable modem and router
in one unit. Then I would not loss the speed. My router is a BEFAP41 4 port
wired router and the cable modem is a new Cisco DCP3000.
I would not have a problem buying a new "gateway" if what was said is true.
Any help of explanation would be greatly appreciated.
--
Thank you for your help,
Joe
do you mean BEFSR41 or BEFVP41 or something like that? You have a Docsis 3.0
cable modem and an ancient router. You should purchase a new GigE router to go
with that nice new modem.
On Thu, 13 May 2010 12:26:01 -0700, Joe <Joe@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote:
>My router is a BEFAP41 4 port
>wired router and the cable modem is a new Cisco DCP3000.
Barb Bowman
MS-MVP
http://www.digitalmediaphile.com
http://digitalmediaphile.wordpress.com
Sorry Barb, fat fingers. I have a BEFSR41 router. The modem is from Comcast
and I pay $5.00 a month for it. If it is worth it, I would like to buy on and
deleat the monthly payment.
--
Thank you for your help,
Joe
"Barb Bowman" wrote:
> do you mean BEFSR41 or BEFVP41 or something like that? You have a Docsis 3.0
> cable modem and an ancient router. You should purchase a new GigE router to go
> with that nice new modem.
>
> On Thu, 13 May 2010 12:26:01 -0700, Joe <Joe@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote:
>
> >My router is a BEFAP41 4 port
> >wired router and the cable modem is a new Cisco DCP3000.
> Barb Bowman
> MS-MVP
> http://www.digitalmediaphile.com
> http://digitalmediaphile.wordpress.com
> .
>
buy a new router. the modem is good. keep on leasing it. that router is jurassic
period in computer years.
On Thu, 13 May 2010 15:47:01 -0700, Joe <Joe@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote:
>Sorry Barb, fat fingers. I have a BEFSR41 router. The modem is from Comcast
>and I pay $5.00 a month for it. If it is worth it, I would like to buy on and
>deleat the monthly payment.
Barb Bowman
MS-MVP
http://www.digitalmediaphile.com
http://digitalmediaphile.wordpress.com
Thank you Barb,
Can you recamend a wired router or do I need to change over to a wireless
router.
If I should change to a wireless, then I might as well go for an all in one
unit.
--
Thank you for your help,
Joe
"Barb Bowman" wrote:
> buy a new router. the modem is good. keep on leasing it. that router is jurassic
> period in computer years.
>
> On Thu, 13 May 2010 15:47:01 -0700, Joe <Joe@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote:
>
> >Sorry Barb, fat fingers. I have a BEFSR41 router. The modem is from Comcast
> >and I pay $5.00 a month for it. If it is worth it, I would like to buy on and
> >deleat the monthly payment.
> Barb Bowman
> MS-MVP
> http://www.digitalmediaphile.com
> http://digitalmediaphile.wordpress.com
> .
>
Hold that thought for a sec. Have you tried updating the firmware to the
latest version? It might help you with the speed problem. You can save some
money too.
Here's where you can find the firmware:
http://homesupport.cisco.com/en-us/w...FSR41/download
"Joe" <Joe@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
news:EFDBDAD2-4E18-43B0-85A7-79F680367350@microsoft.com...
> Thank you Barb,
> Can you recamend a wired router or do I need to change over to a wireless
> router.
> If I should change to a wireless, then I might as well go for an all in
> one
> unit.
> --
> Thank you for your help,
> Joe
>
>
> "Barb Bowman" wrote:
>
>> buy a new router. the modem is good. keep on leasing it. that router is
>> jurassic
>> period in computer years.
>>
>> On Thu, 13 May 2010 15:47:01 -0700, Joe <Joe@discussions.microsoft.com>
>> wrote:
>>
>> >Sorry Barb, fat fingers. I have a BEFSR41 router. The modem is from
>> >Comcast
>> >and I pay $5.00 a month for it. If it is worth it, I would like to buy
>> >on and
>> >deleat the monthly payment.
>> Barb Bowman
>> MS-MVP
>> http://www.digitalmediaphile.com
>> http://digitalmediaphile.wordpress.com
>> .
>>
you almost can't buy a consumer router that does not have wireless...
I'm going to make it easy and cheap for you. I don't know what speed tier you
bought into from Comcast, but.. go to
https://www.comcast.com/wirelessrouter and check out the $9.95 deal.
Just be sure to set up security on the wireless or turn the wireless off if you
are not using it.
If you want to buy a wireless router after reading this, please post another
reply ;-)
On Fri, 14 May 2010 10:08:03 -0700, Joe <Joe@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote:
>Thank you Barb,
>Can you recamend a wired router or do I need to change over to a wireless
>router.
>If I should change to a wireless, then I might as well go for an all in one
>unit.
Barb Bowman
MS-MVP
http://www.digitalmediaphile.com
http://digitalmediaphile.wordpress.com
Ooopss... someone mentioned it here:
http://homecommunity.cisco.com/t5/Wi.../272901#M24484
that your router's WAN (or internet) port is a 10BaseT. If that is correct,
it's no doubt your speed test result is always under 10Mbps.
"John" <a> wrote in message news:e5u7ix48KHA.5724@TK2MSFTNGP04.phx.gbl...
> Hold that thought for a sec. Have you tried updating the firmware to the
> latest version? It might help you with the speed problem. You can save
> some money too.
>
> Here's where you can find the firmware:
> http://homesupport.cisco.com/en-us/w...FSR41/download
>
> "Joe" <Joe@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
> news:EFDBDAD2-4E18-43B0-85A7-79F680367350@microsoft.com...
>> Thank you Barb,
>> Can you recamend a wired router or do I need to change over to a wireless
>> router.
>> If I should change to a wireless, then I might as well go for an all in
>> one
>> unit.
>> --
>> Thank you for your help,
>> Joe
>>
>>
>> "Barb Bowman" wrote:
>>
>>> buy a new router. the modem is good. keep on leasing it. that router is
>>> jurassic
>>> period in computer years.
>>>
>>> On Thu, 13 May 2010 15:47:01 -0700, Joe <Joe@discussions.microsoft.com>
>>> wrote:
>>>
>>> >Sorry Barb, fat fingers. I have a BEFSR41 router. The modem is from
>>> >Comcast
>>> >and I pay $5.00 a month for it. If it is worth it, I would like to buy
>>> >on and
>>> >deleat the monthly payment.
>>> Barb Bowman
>>> MS-MVP
>>> http://www.digitalmediaphile.com
>>> http://digitalmediaphile.wordpress.com
>>> .
>>>
>
>
exactly. and see my response about a possible replacement.
On Fri, 14 May 2010 10:46:24 -0700, "John" <a> wrote:
>that your router's WAN (or internet) port is a 10BaseT. If that is correct,
>it's no doubt your speed test result is always under 10Mbps.
Barb Bowman
MS-MVP
http://www.digitalmediaphile.com
http://digitalmediaphile.wordpress.com
Barb, I assume that if I go wireless I will have to also purchase a wireless
interface for my wife's computer since it is older and my HP 6P Laserjet is
also on the network. My Laptop is the only one in the group that could use
wireless. That all being said and reading John's input, I guess I am ready to
"upgrade" to the 21st centuryI did read the info about comcast but I
would prefer to use my "own" stuff.
--
Thank you for your help,
Joe
"Barb Bowman" wrote:
> you almost can't buy a consumer router that does not have wireless...
>
> I'm going to make it easy and cheap for you. I don't know what speed tier you
> bought into from Comcast, but.. go to
> https://www.comcast.com/wirelessrouter and check out the $9.95 deal.
>
> Just be sure to set up security on the wireless or turn the wireless off if you
> are not using it.
>
> If you want to buy a wireless router after reading this, please post another
> reply ;-)
>
>
>
> On Fri, 14 May 2010 10:08:03 -0700, Joe <Joe@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote:
>
> >Thank you Barb,
> >Can you recommend a wired router or do I need to change over to a wireless
> >router.
> >If I should change to a wireless, then I might as well go for an all in one
> >unit.
> Barb Bowman
> MS-MVP
> http://www.digitalmediaphile.com
> http://digitalmediaphile.wordpress.com
> .
>
your wife can still be hardwired to the router. they are called wireless
routers, but they all have wired connections as well.
Two I recommend off the top of my head are DLink DIR-655 and Netgear WNR3500v2
Just be sure you get something that is on the W7 compat list at
http://www.microsoft.com/windows/com...less%20Routers
get an N router, gigE.
On Fri, 14 May 2010 12:15:01 -0700, Joe <Joe@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote:
>Barb, I assume that if I go wireless I will have to also purchase a wireless
>interface for my wife's computer since it is older and my HP 6P Laserjet is
>also on the network. My Laptop is the only one in the group that could use
>wireless. That all being said and reading John's input, I guess I am ready to
>"upgrade" to the 21st century
>would prefer to use my "own" stuff.
Barb Bowman
MS-MVP
http://www.digitalmediaphile.com
http://digitalmediaphile.wordpress.com
Thank you Barb, I think I will have to do some shopping this weekend at Fry's
or Bestbuy.
--
Thank you for your help,
Joe
"Barb Bowman" wrote:
> your wife can still be hardwired to the router. they are called wireless
> routers, but they all have wired connections as well.
>
> Two I recommend off the top of my head are DLink DIR-655 and Netgear WNR3500v2
>
> Just be sure you get something that is on the W7 compat list at
> http://www.microsoft.com/windows/com...less%20Routers
>
> get an N router, gigE.
>
>
> On Fri, 14 May 2010 12:15:01 -0700, Joe <Joe@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote:
>
> >Barb, I assume that if I go wireless I will have to also purchase a wireless
> >interface for my wife's computer since it is older and my HP 6P Laserjet is
> >also on the network. My Laptop is the only one in the group that could use
> >wireless. That all being said and reading John's input, I guess I am ready to
> >"upgrade" to the 21st century
> >would prefer to use my "own" stuff.
> Barb Bowman
> MS-MVP
> http://www.digitalmediaphile.com
> http://digitalmediaphile.wordpress.com
> .
>
Barb & John,
Thank you both for your assistance. Barb, your telling me that I had an
ancient router woke me up. I went to Fry's and purchased a Netgear WNR3500L
RangeMax Wireless-N Gigabit OpenSource Router. I just ran the speed test
again and they are averaging 20 Mbps. I be a happy camper now.
--
Thank you for your help,
Joe
"Joe" wrote:
> Thank you Barb, I think I will have to do some shopping this weekend at Fry's
> or Bestbuy.
> --
> Thank you for your help,
> Joe
>
>
> "Barb Bowman" wrote:
>
> > your wife can still be hardwired to the router. they are called wireless
> > routers, but they all have wired connections as well.
> >
> > Two I recommend off the top of my head are DLink DIR-655 and Netgear WNR3500v2
> >
> > Just be sure you get something that is on the W7 compat list at
> > http://www.microsoft.com/windows/com...less%20Routers
> >
> > get an N router, gigE.
> >
> >
> > On Fri, 14 May 2010 12:15:01 -0700, Joe <Joe@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote:
> >
> > >Barb, I assume that if I go wireless I will have to also purchase a wireless
> > >interface for my wife's computer since it is older and my HP 6P Laserjet is
> > >also on the network. My Laptop is the only one in the group that could use
> > >wireless. That all being said and reading John's input, I guess I am ready to
> > >"upgrade" to the 21st century
> > >would prefer to use my "own" stuff.
> > Barb Bowman
> > MS-MVP
> > http://www.digitalmediaphile.com
> > http://digitalmediaphile.wordpress.com
> > .
> >
glad things are better. be sure to secure the wireless (or disable it if you are
not using it).
On Sun, 16 May 2010 14:43:01 -0700, Joe <Joe@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote:
>Barb & John,
>Thank you both for your assistance. Barb, your telling me that I had an
>ancient router woke me up. I went to Fry's and purchased a Netgear WNR3500L
>RangeMax Wireless-N Gigabit OpenSource Router. I just ran the speed test
>again and they are averaging 20 Mbps. I be a happy camper now.
Barb Bowman
MS-MVP
http://www.digitalmediaphile.com
http://digitalmediaphile.wordpress.com
I did disable the wireless portion for now. If I ever decide to go wireless,
then I should be all set. Thanks again.
--
Thank you for your help,
Joe
"Barb Bowman" wrote:
> glad things are better. be sure to secure the wireless (or disable it if you are
> not using it).
>
> On Sun, 16 May 2010 14:43:01 -0700, Joe <Joe@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote:
>
> >Barb & John,
> >Thank you both for your assistance. Barb, your telling me that I had an
> >ancient router woke me up. I went to Fry's and purchased a Netgear WNR3500L
> >RangeMax Wireless-N Gigabit OpenSource Router. I just ran the speed test
> >again and they are averaging 20 Mbps. I be a happy camper now.
> Barb Bowman
> MS-MVP
> http://www.digitalmediaphile.com
> http://digitalmediaphile.wordpress.com
> .
>
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