20mb line only getting 11mb hard wired with Netgear WGR614v7

davy1shoe · 11-08-2008, 15:57

Im only getting 11mb with my Netgear when hard wired into pc.
Ive read up on it and it seems limted to my spec of modem, im looking to see if theres a fix or if its worth my while getting the Netgear you get from Virgin?
I dont want to get the same router as it looks the same , tried calling Virgin but after 3 of my indians friends not understanding my Glasgow accent ive given up been sent to wrong call center.
Any help would be great thanks.

Helix · 11-08-2008, 16:13

What modem do you have it could be that rather than the router?

I upgraded to 20Mb today and got the same speed as you. I knew the ntl:home 100 modems didn't fully support 20Mb so I phoned them up and asked them to upgrade. Surprisingly it wasn't as easy as phoning them telling them I had that model and them sending a new one, they wanted to do a few tests first but once they were out the way the ordered a new modem for me.

davy1shoe · 11-08-2008, 16:22

I get 20mb on my modem its the router just wondering if the netgear they supply is limted to 11mb like the netgera i have as it looks the same.

chickendippers · 11-08-2008, 17:55

The router VM provide does support 20Mb: http://www.virginmedia.com/help/wire...s.php#faq-sc-5

davy1shoe · 11-08-2008, 18:02

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Originally Posted by chickendippers

The router VM provide does support 20Mb: http://www.virginmedia.com/help/wire...s.php#faq-sc-5

Cheers mate i couldnt see any info on the site.
Going to see if my mates wife that works for Virgin can get me a modem for nowt.

CountZer0 · 12-08-2008, 08:38

I had a Netgear WGT624 that used to only give me 10mbps until the SPI was turned off. Try that.

moaningmags · 12-08-2008, 11:51

I have a Netgear WGR614v7

4 comps hard wired and one wireless and I get full 20meg.
My router has the basic setup, the only thing I changed on the router was to allow port forwarding for world of warcraft for hubby's downloads.
Maybe try a hard reset?

davy1shoe · 12-08-2008, 12:15

Quote:

Originally Posted by CountZer0

I had a Netgear WGT624 that used to only give me 10mbps until the SPI was turned off. Try that.

Whats SPI?
Or you meaning SP1?
Im running vista 64 too.

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Quote:

Originally Posted by moaningmags

I have a Netgear WGR614v7

4 comps hard wired and one wireless and I get full 20meg.
My router has the basic setup, the only thing I changed on the router was to allow port forwarding for world of warcraft for hubby's downloads.
Maybe try a hard reset?

Where did you get your router from? Virgin?
As im sure its the same model but gives full 20mb from Virgin.

Richy99 · 12-08-2008, 12:24

SPI is the State Packet Inspection friewall aspect of the router

CountZer0 · 12-08-2008, 13:19

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Originally Posted by Richy99

SPI is the State Packet Inspection friewall aspect of the router

Sorry, should have been clearer.

My WGT624 (wireless router) would only allow 10mbps if the Stateful Packet Inspection was on. Switch SPI off and the speed went straight up to 20mbps but then VPNs wouldn't work.

Had to get a new router in the end - a Linksys

davy1shoe · 12-08-2008, 15:06

Whats VPNs now haha?
Teach me haha.

chickendippers · 12-08-2008, 15:57

Type

Quote:

define: vpn

into Google.

davy1shoe · 12-08-2008, 16:35

virtual private network (VPN) dont think ill need that in my house as the wireless is for my ps3 laptop and iphone updates.

moaningmags · 13-08-2008, 00:04

Quote:

Originally Posted by davy1shoe

Where did you get your router from? Virgin?
As im sure its the same model but gives full 20mb from Virgin.

Virgin send out v6 and v9
I bought mine from a computer shop in Uddingston for Â£35.

All of them give 20meg.

davy1shoe · 13-08-2008, 22:04

Turnned the SPI still same plus this router keeps cutting out sometimes , i think i have a duffer.
Thinking of getting this router

http://www.argos.co.uk/static/Produc...7C10199048.htm