Getting nasty throttling, seems to be coming from the router - Page 2 - Canadian TV, Computing and Home Theatre Forums

ScaryBob · 2012-05-22, 02:25 PM

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Rerouting a new ethernet cable is near-impossible.

It might be worth just trying a different cable just by routing it through the rooms. Cheap cable testers are available but usually need access to both ends. Some PC BIOS's (and maybe routers) have built in ethernet cable testers. If defective, the existing cable may just need a new connector. If it's damaged in an inaccessible area, there is little choice but to replace it. You may be able to tape a new cable to the existing one and pull the new cable in while pulling the old one out.

prizm · 2012-05-22, 02:35 PM

Now it seems all the devices on the network are slowing. The other ethernet devices are slowing down, not as badly, and WiFi devices are clocking at 5 to 10 Mb/s.

file · 2012-05-22, 02:41 PM

If you unplug the device that was originally exhibiting problems and let the Actiontec sit for a bit, what happens?

prizm · 2012-05-22, 02:44 PM

I just unplugged my computer, the problematic device. All but one device are on WiFi right now.

file · 2012-05-22, 02:45 PM

WiFi is never a good test. It can be incredibly erratic.

prizm · 2012-05-22, 02:51 PM

The only ethernet devices on my network are my computer with the seemingly bad cable which is on WiFi right now, a slow old PC that usually hits 30/30, an Xbox 360, and the standard Netgear switch for TVs.

prizm · 2012-05-22, 04:12 PM

Nope, still slow. The ethernet is slow, WiFi is still, just not as screwed.

ScaryBob · 2012-05-22, 05:37 PM

What happens if you unplug the slow PC cable at the router, besides the PC having no access?

FuzzFace · 2012-05-22, 05:45 PM

is it not possible to tape a new cable to one end and pull it through? than terminate using keystone jacks?

prizm · 2012-05-22, 07:23 PM

I can't route a new cable through the basement, it's taped and a tight fit through the hole. The ceiling would be too ugly of a job and all my remaining ethernet cables are short.

prizm · 2012-05-24, 05:56 AM

Screwing with the router; rebooted, plugged in ethernet to my computer, Speedtest to Atlanta (where my server is) shows 31 down and stalled upload. Rebooted. WiFi is slower than normal 30/30 but upload works.

2012-05-22, 05:37 PM	#23
ScaryBob Veteran Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: The Dandelion City Posts: 7,133	What happens if you unplug the slow PC cable at the router, besides the PC having no access? __________________ At 20 I had a good mind. At 40 I had money. At 60 I've lost my mind and my money. Oh, to be 20 again. --Scary

2012-05-22, 07:23 PM	#25
prizm Rookie Join Date: May 2012 Posts: 26	I can't route a new cable through the basement, it's taped and a tight fit through the hole. The ceiling would be too ugly of a job and all my remaining ethernet cables are short. Last edited by prizm; 2012-05-22 at 08:16 PM. Reason: SPECIFICS

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2012-05-22, 02:35 PM	#17
prizm Rookie Join Date: May 2012 Posts: 26	Now it seems all the devices on the network are slowing. The other ethernet devices are slowing down, not as badly, and WiFi devices are clocking at 5 to 10 Mb/s.

2012-05-22, 02:41 PM	#18
file Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Riverview, NB Posts: 766	If you unplug the device that was originally exhibiting problems and let the Actiontec sit for a bit, what happens?

2012-05-22, 02:44 PM	#19
prizm Rookie Join Date: May 2012 Posts: 26	I just unplugged my computer, the problematic device. All but one device are on WiFi right now.

2012-05-22, 02:45 PM	#20
file Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Riverview, NB Posts: 766	WiFi is never a good test. It can be incredibly erratic.

2012-05-22, 02:51 PM	#21
prizm Rookie Join Date: May 2012 Posts: 26	The only ethernet devices on my network are my computer with the seemingly bad cable which is on WiFi right now, a slow old PC that usually hits 30/30, an Xbox 360, and the standard Netgear switch for TVs.

2012-05-22, 04:12 PM	#22
prizm Rookie Join Date: May 2012 Posts: 26	Nope, still slow. The ethernet is slow, WiFi is still, just not as screwed.

2012-05-22, 05:45 PM	#24
FuzzFace Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: New Maryland, NB Posts: 293	is it not possible to tape a new cable to one end and pull it through? than terminate using keystone jacks?

2012-05-24, 05:56 AM	#26
prizm Rookie Join Date: May 2012 Posts: 26	Screwing with the router; rebooted, plugged in ethernet to my computer, Speedtest to Atlanta (where my server is) shows 31 down and stalled upload. Rebooted. WiFi is slower than normal 30/30 but upload works.