INternet woes: slow/fast/slow/timeout/3.5Mbit+

Beavy · 29th April 2007, 7:49 PM

Having major internet issues at the moment. We are on a TPG ADSL2 plan, with about 8Gb of our 18Gb monthly quota reached. I am hard wired to a D LINK G604T, with horrible timeouts occuring and pages not loading at all. Two hours ago I was happily streaming video and downloading at over 100kbps, and will probably do so again in another couple of hours when it 'fixes' itself. This has been occuring for the past week or so, and have not changed any settings or added/removed any network hardware whatsoever.

ATM when I test our speed at zdnet it is 216kbps

When our ADSL2 was first installed we were at 6+Mbps...

The funny thing is, sometimes a page will timeout, but if you click two or three times on refresh it will load nearly instantly at full speed. Any suggestions or further tests I can try?

Thanks in advance, BV

nux · 29th April 2007, 7:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Beavy

I am hard wired to a D LINK G604T

I would blame this first and foremost. Check for new firmware, or buy a cheap reliable ADSL2+ modem to replace it.

Also, don't use those online speedtesters and think they are anywhere near accurate.

Beavy · 29th April 2007, 7:58 PM

Is D-LINK really that bad? What would you recommend? I am trying to look up firmware but all I have are timeouts... Forums are fine though

nux · 29th April 2007, 8:03 PM

Well yes, very bad.

I would go with a Billion 7300 or 7300G if you need wireless.

Beavy · 29th April 2007, 8:06 PM

I have a netgear wireless adaptor but it was very weak (signal/strength), hence the change to dlink 'all in one'. I will save the pennies for a few weeks and look into an upgrade. I have found the new firmware, and will try it tomorrow after my housemate has submitted her law essay (not a good idea to mess about with firmware at this stage).

Thanks for your prompt reply nuxie

Tobes1990 · 29th April 2007, 8:30 PM

I can also vouch for the Billion 7300G, from personal experience.

And yes, D-Link or "DeLink" really are that bad.

Diesmile · 29th April 2007, 8:37 PM

before upgrade to a new modem, i might suggest borrow one from a mate for 1 day or 2 and check wheather it is related to modem or the phone line.

i am using my 4 years old d-link modem now, working perfectly, d-link 504 model.

Beavy · 30th April 2007, 7:04 PM

Firmware update fixed things, now at a solid 5Mbit+ connection according to a few test sites (yeah, not accurate but a fair test of relative speed).

I'll look into upgrading if any future problems occur.

Thanks guys,

BV

NismoR31 · 30th April 2007, 9:55 PM

+1 for billion

+1 for D-link modems & routers being shit. ESPECIALLY the G604T.

Tobes1990 · 30th April 2007, 10:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Beavy

Firmware update fixed things, now at a solid 5Mbit+ connection according to a few test sites (yeah, not accurate but a fair test of relative speed).

I'll look into upgrading if any future problems occur.

Thanks guys,

BV

I'd keep a bit of cash spare for when the D-Link shits itself, straight onto a Billion 7300G you should go.

EDIT: When the D-Link dies get the new one.

29th April 2007, 7:49 PM	#1
Beavy Member Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Melbourne 3056 Posts: 1,102	INternet woes: slow/fast/slow/timeout/3.5Mbit+ Having major internet issues at the moment. We are on a TPG ADSL2 plan, with about 8Gb of our 18Gb monthly quota reached. I am hard wired to a D LINK G604T, with horrible timeouts occuring and pages not loading at all. Two hours ago I was happily streaming video and downloading at over 100kbps, and will probably do so again in another couple of hours when it 'fixes' itself. This has been occuring for the past week or so, and have not changed any settings or added/removed any network hardware whatsoever. ATM when I test our speed at zdnet it is 216kbps When our ADSL2 was first installed we were at 6+Mbps... The funny thing is, sometimes a page will timeout, but if you click two or three times on refresh it will load nearly instantly at full speed. Any suggestions or further tests I can try? Thanks in advance, BV __________________ BMW E30 "rusty resto" worklog \| PCDB \| 'HOTBOTM' \| Worklog

29th April 2007, 7:58 PM	#3
Beavy Member Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Melbourne 3056 Posts: 1,102	Is D-LINK really that bad? What would you recommend? I am trying to look up firmware but all I have are timeouts... Forums are fine though __________________ BMW E30 "rusty resto" worklog \| PCDB \| 'HOTBOTM' \| Worklog

29th April 2007, 8:06 PM	#5
Beavy Member Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Melbourne 3056 Posts: 1,102	I have a netgear wireless adaptor but it was very weak (signal/strength), hence the change to dlink 'all in one'. I will save the pennies for a few weeks and look into an upgrade. I have found the new firmware, and will try it tomorrow after my housemate has submitted her law essay (not a good idea to mess about with firmware at this stage). Thanks for your prompt reply nuxie __________________ BMW E30 "rusty resto" worklog \| PCDB \| 'HOTBOTM' \| Worklog

29th April 2007, 8:37 PM	#7
Diesmile Member Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Adelaide Posts: 1,022	before upgrade to a new modem, i might suggest borrow one from a mate for 1 day or 2 and check wheather it is related to modem or the phone line. i am using my 4 years old d-link modem now, working perfectly, d-link 504 model. __________________ GB MA770-US3 \| AMD Phenom II 720 \| Team Xtreem Dark 1066 2*2GB \| HIS 4780 512mb \| TOPOWER 500W EPS

30th April 2007, 7:04 PM	#8
Beavy Member Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Melbourne 3056 Posts: 1,102	Firmware update fixed things, now at a solid 5Mbit+ connection according to a few test sites (yeah, not accurate but a fair test of relative speed). I'll look into upgrading if any future problems occur. Thanks guys, BV __________________ BMW E30 "rusty resto" worklog \| PCDB \| 'HOTBOTM' \| Worklog

29th April 2007, 8:03 PM	#4
nux Member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Melbourne Posts: 16,790	Well yes, very bad. I would go with a Billion 7300 or 7300G if you need wireless.

30th April 2007, 9:55 PM	#9
NismoR31 Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Sydney Posts: 3,084	+1 for billion +1 for D-link modems & routers being shit. ESPECIALLY the G604T.