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Old 07-07-2006, 18:26   #1
Semi On
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Linsys WRT54GL - Slow Connection

I just bought one of these puppies so that my brother could share my internet connection and I could also control my PC (I have a Power Mac), but it's basically reduced my 10Mb connection to 1.5(ish)Mb.

Everything connects ok - my Bro's iMac can connect to t'internet and I can log into the PC fine, it's just dog slow. If I remove the router and go direct, speeds go back to normal.

I'm assuming I have everything connected right: Cable modem is connected to router via port on back marked "Internet", Mac and PC are connected to router via ports on back marked "1" and "2".

I've tried with bog-standard settings, then I had a play and changed some but no difference. I upgraded to a 3rd party firmware (DD-WRT) but all that did was give me even more settings to play with. Which would be fine if I knew what any of them did! I am extremely computer savvy, but networking is one area I've never needed nor been interested to dabble in, so I'm in way over my head here.

I know lots of folks round here have routers and such, so if anyone could suggest any settings I could tweak or something I'd be grateful. This is doing my nut in!
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