Looking for internet speed advice

[StrykerSteve]

I gave my provider (Telus) a call and inquired about better packages than my current 50/10.

For ten bucks more, I was able to get 100/20 because I'm on a fiber optic connection. Score.

Now for the issue, I never had any issues with my wifi before, I got a consistent 50/10 on all of my devices (PS4/PC/laptop/phone) with the old 2.4G modem.

However, with the higher speeds, I now need to connect to the new 5G network to reach them. This is fine for devices that detect 5G, but for something like my PC or my PS4, they do not, so I'm stuck connecting to the same old 2.4G.

Now this wouldn't be an issue, but for some reason, the 2.4G now gives me 35/30 (wtf), so my speeds on these devices are actually SLOWER than before.

I was able to hardwire the PS4 in, so I'm able to get the 100/20 there, but my PC is stuck with the now-slower speed because it's 3 floors above the modem.

Any ideas on how I can get the PC to connect back to at least 50 download? I feel like I took one step forward but two steps back.

[Hockeyguy15]

Power line adapter, it will work like a charm and you don't have to run cable.

http://m.futureshop.ca/defaultpage.a...514&lang=en-CA

[StrykerSteve]

Picked one of them up today, trying it shortly.

I found myself asking myself though.... why am I buying this. Shouldn't my provider be the one to make this stuff work properly, I shouldn't need to buy more equipment.

/shrug

[StrykerSteve]

Powerline adapter works as advertised, was 100% plug and play. I am amazed I could get internet through an electrical socket.

Unfortunately, the speeds it delivered, regardless of which outlets I tried, never exceeded 25/25. My 2.4Ghz wifi is giving me 40/20 or so.

Connecting direct through CAT5 gives 100/30, as does wifi over 5Ghz.

Not sure what else I could try.

[CubicleGeek]

Install a wifi network adapter onto your PC that supports 5ghz. I have the ASUS AC1900 router and installed this into my computer: http://www.memoryexpress.com/Products/MX48051

Performance is virtually indistinguishable from wired gigabit.

[Hockeyguy15]

Originally Posted by StrykerSteve

Powerline adapter works as advertised, was 100% plug and play. I am amazed I could get internet through an electrical socket.

Unfortunately, the speeds it delivered, regardless of which outlets I tried, never exceeded 25/25. My 2.4Ghz wifi is giving me 40/20 or so.

Connecting direct through CAT5 gives 100/30, as does wifi over 5Ghz.

Not sure what else I could try.

Sorry Steve, I thought it would work. My shaw is maxed out, but I only have 50 and the site says it works up to 500mbps. I hope you can return it.

[oilyfan]

This is kind of odd. The usual suspects for slowing down 2.4 speed (telephone interference, crowded spectrum etc) don't seem to apply to you because you seem to have been getting good performance before.

It might lead me to believe that the Telus modem is as good as the shaw when it comes to 2.4 speed. You could get another wireless modem and put it after the Telus one and use that to conne, but again you are spending money. Other thing might be to call Telus and explain the problem and see what they suggest.

[White Out 403]

Steve what wireless router are you using?

I have telus and a fibre connection and came up with a nice solution but it depends first on what you're using.

[StrykerSteve]

Originally Posted by Resurrection

Steve what wireless router are you using?

I have telus and a fibre connection and came up with a nice solution but it depends first on what you're using.

The model is T1200H.

http://www.actiontec.com/315.html

[DoubleF]

Um... slightly odd question...

When you power cycle the router/modem, do you get a temporary burst of speed? or just spotty connection overall?

Check to see if the router/wifi is over heating? (Wreaks havoc on my end)

Off topic:
http://www.practicallynetworked.com/...new_router.htm

Anyone ever try this before? I've been wanting to do this for years as it seems like a better solution than buying a router very 2-3 years.

[Rathji]

Originally Posted by DoubleF

Um... slightly odd question...

When you power cycle the router/modem, do you get a temporary burst of speed? or just spotty connection overall?

Check to see if the router/wifi is over heating? (Wreaks havoc on my end)

Off topic:
http://www.practicallynetworked.com/...new_router.htm

Anyone ever try this before? I've been wanting to do this for years as it seems like a better solution than buying a router very 2-3 years.

Seems like an interesting solution. Can upgrade to new wireless technologies as they come out, just by adding a new card.

Biggest issues I see are power consumption and space. A router uses far less power than a PC, especially an older one with a likely worn out PSU, and a router is tacked to the wall or piled on top on if your modem somewhere, taking up no space.

Overall, makes more sense to get a good business class router / wireless access points.