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[jangodoggy]

Hi everybody. Just got this fine router and plugged it in with my netgear cg3000 modem. In cg3000
i have turned NAT off så it is now in brigdemode. Everything seems to work fine except for my
download speed on my iphone. Before i had over 30mb download and 14 upload  in speedtest with
OOKLA on iphone? How come my speed is suddenly much lower then it was with my old dir655? I'm
sure there must be some settings on 868l that can make my speed increase again?

Second question. Beamforming is that something that automaticly sets in when using the 868L ?

Woud a firmware update from my current version 1.04 to another solve the issue?

I have 3 iphones two macbooks,one ipad,a boxee box and my desktop computer set up with the
new 868L. The only device running ac wireless is my wifes macbook air so are there some settings
i should choose like mixed ac an n, or should i set the 5ghz band only on AC and 2.4ghz band on
N only?
Finally what channel should i pick for 2.4ghz and 5 ghz?


Kind regards
jangodoggy

[FurryNutz]

Link>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?

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 cable between Modem and Router, swap out to be sure. Link> Cat6 is recommended.

Wireless Configurations
Links>Wireless Installation Considerations and Managing Signal Congestion and Good Neighbour Policy

• Ensure the default (dlink) SSID name is changed. Can be anything and not something that's already in use by any neighboring WiFi routers. Under Setup/Wireless/Manual.
• What wireless modes are you using?
• 2.4Ghz and 5Ghz routers: Try single mode G or N or mixed G and N on 2.4Ghz and single mode N on 5Ghz?
• Channel Width set for Auto 20/40Mhz or try 20Mhz only.
• Try setting a manual Channel to a open or unused channel. 1, 6 or 11. 11 for single mode N if the channel is clear.
• What security mode are you using? Preferred security is WPA-Personal. WPA2/AES Only. Some WiFi adapters don't support AES, so you might want to try TPIK only or Auto TPIK and AES.
• Any 2.4Ghz or 5Ghz cordless house phones or WiFi APs near by?
• Any other WiFi routers in the area? Link> Use InSSIDer to find out. How many?
• If you have any of these options, Try turning OFF or ON Short GI, WLAN Partition, Extra Wireless Protection and HT 20/40 Co-existence if you have it. Also testing with HT20/40Mhz Co-existence enabled will impact results as well. I prefer to use this option OFF. Recommended settings are default. Under Advanced/Advanced Wireless.

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.

Some WiFi speed results can be false negatives as there are many variables that can effect more accurate speeds results. It's only recommended to test wired LAN connections to ensure the base line is good there first.

If you wireless devices are supporting of the fastest connection mode, single N or AC, and you don't seem to have a need for the other modes, yes, you can disable the other modes if not being used.

SmartBeam is an internal function of the router. Nothing to configure.

[jangodoggy]

hi hope this link works:)

https://imageshack.com/a/5A1q/1

Thank's for reply and just ask
if you wan't more information:)

[jangodoggy]

Oh, forgot to ask you how do setup my wifes macbook air
so only that one uses ac wirless? Or must i choose mixed
ac and n instead?

Hope the links from before works:)

[FurryNutz]

Did you copy and past the [IMG] URL code thats included on each of those pictures? The link you posted is the main HTTP URL. The [IMG] URL is need to display pictures here in the forums...
Example: With out spaces between brackets and IMG
[ IMG ]http://imageshack.com/albums/folder/usernamefolder/samplepicfile.png[ /img ]

Mean while can you answer some of the questions and try the suggestions.

I recommend that you do change the SSID names of each radio to something different, can be fun and easy for you to identify your network on your devices and should be unique.

You can set AC mode only on the router or Mixed AC and N. The Mac should use AC if it's supporting.

[jangodoggy]

Hi if you have an email adress i can post the images that way?
I am a little dummie with this upload things:)
Anyway i did set the ac on the 5ghz band only and on the
2.4 i set n only.

I got two different names for both 2.4 and 5ghz wirless ssid
as you mentioned:)


jangodog

[FurryNutz]

There should be picture link information under each picture or an icon denoting URL links. All you have to do is to copy and paste that IMG URL link here in the forums and it will display the picture...

Let us know how the new WiFi settings work for you...

[jangodoggy]

Ok one more time:)










Hope this work this time:)

My wifes mac did disconnect a couple of time to day?
But i quit for now and get back tomorrow.

Thank's for your help?


jangodog

[FurryNutz]

Ok you got the links, now select on modify to edit your post there and put the following with the brackets before and after each link you listed:
[ IMG ] (without spaces) before the link and [/IMG] after the link


How far away is the mac from the 868L?

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

[jangodoggy]

Hi the 868L is on the 1st floor the wifes mac
is in the living room.

I'll get the the pics done tomorrow:)


jangodog

[jangodoggy]

Hi i'm not sure i know what you mean but you
should be able to se the images via this link?

http://imageshack.com/i/mvofazp

So why should i post them again?


jangodog

[FurryNutz]

So back you your OP, I recommend that you rename the SSID to something more unique.

Use InSSIDer application to see hows around you and find a open and clear channel, 11, 6 or 1 is preferred.

Use modes only that are being used and supported by all of your devices. If you don't use A, B or G modes, then use single mode N only. WPA2/AES only is preferred security mode. Try Auto TPIK/AES if needed.

Good Luck.

[jangodoggy]

Hi i'll try InSSID and see what channels are most traffic on
and i allready have the only N and only AC ticked on:)

The security i'm not sure about but are looking in to it
now!

Thank's again FurryNutz:)

[jangodoggy]

Hey one last question, can i use my N wireless range extender TP Link
for my wifes macbook air with AC?


jangodog

[jangodoggy]

Hi again

here is a dump from inssid
but there are no ac settings?

http://imageshack.com/a/img856/3640/dpnh.png