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[g3n1uss]

Hi guys,

I have a huge problem. When my roommates are downloading (that is my guess) the Internet does down completely and I even cannot access the router's web interface, the only thing I can do - ping it and ping is ok. After the hardware reboot everything is ok for less than minute (until roommates are connecting probably) and then the story repeats again. I cannot tell them not to download and I cannot get my own Internet connection. I need somehow make my router stable. I have tried to install the stable firmware 2.07NA (the newer ones are even worse), tried to configure QoS engine to set a low priority for torrents - nothing.

Any suggestions? Thanks!

[FurryNutz]

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Welcome!

• What Hardware version is your router? Look at sticker under router.
• Link>What Firmware version is currently loaded? Found on the routers web page under status.
• What region are you located?
• Are you wired or wireless connected to the router?
• Has a Factory Reset been performed?
• Was a Factory Reset performed before and after any firmware updates?
• Was the router working before any firmware updates?

Internet Service Provider and Modem Configurations

• What ISP Service do you have? Cable or DSL?
• What ISP Modem Mfr. and model # do you have?
• What ISP Modem service link speeds UP and Down do you have?
• Check ISP MTU requirements, Cable is usually 1500, DSL is around 1492 down to 1472. Call the ISP and ask. Link>Checking MTU Values
• For DSL/PPPoE connections on the router, ensure that "Always ON" option is enabled.

Review this and set up QoS rules using the following:
Gaming and QoS for XBL
Use the ALL Other Devices rule as an example.

Review this as well:
Torrent FAQ

It's recommended to moderate our torrent seeds and downloads as routers do have limitations.

[g3n1uss]

What Hardware version is your router? - B1
What Firmware version is currently loaded? Found on the routers web page under status - Originally it was 2.10NA, now it is 2.07
What region are you located? - USA
Are you wired or wireless connected to the router? - Wireless
Has a Factory Reset been performed? - Yes
Was a Factory Reset performed before and after any firmware updates? - Yes
Was the router working before any firmware updates? - I had the same issues, just all of sudden the router goes down for a while, now I know that it happens without a reason!

Modem
I think it is connected to a modem, cause other 2 routers I have tested do not have this kind of problem.

[FurryNutz]

What ISP Modem Mfr. and model # do you have?


• Any cordless house phones?
• Any other WiFi routers in the area? Link> Use InSSIDer to find out. How many?

 

Router Placement
Forum User - "Well I feel really dumb. After moving the router away from other electronic devices my speeds are back to normal. Just a heads up for anyone experiencing slow speeds, you might want to move it away from other electronics and see if that helps."
6" minimum safe distance between devices.