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Mark S
Recently my wifi started crawling at night, while connected speeds were normal, or above expected. Speedtest,net results used to top out at 9mbps, now connected is ~13, but wifi is ~1. Actually wifi starts at 2-3 mbps during the test but drops to around 1mbps by the end of the test.
I can try wifi in the morning and the speed is back to 13-14mbps.
I've reset the router, changed network names, but wifi is still slow in evenings while connected speeds are super fast.
This is a Cisco E1000 router. I disabled QOS which might prioritize certain items. The router shows only 2 connections, both of wich are mine.
Any help would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks for your responses so far. I will add that the network is password protected and i have confirmed via the router that there are only 2 connections, my desktop and iPad.
Answer
Assuming your wireless network is secured and you don't have leaches sucking up your bandwidth then I would suspect wireless interference.
By nature, interference in wireless systems causes problems with smooth, consistent speeds.
Many wireless connections experience interference from microwave ovens, cordless phones, baby monitors and other wireless devices which interfere with the 2.4 GHz band.
Dual band routers have multiple wireless radios enabling broadcast on the 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz bands simultaneously.
Using the 5 GHz band cuts down on interference from cordless phones and microwave ovens..
Not all devices can use the 5 GHz frequency. Many laptops and other devices only operate at 2.4 GHz. Thus the need for dual band routers.
What all this jargon means is that you might be experiencing wireless interference which is slowing do your WiFi connections.
Because your problem is time based, are there any heavy electrical loads that come on when you experience problems? Things such as heaters, air conditioners, pumps, etc.
You can try to reposition the antennas on the router or your wireless adapter.
Moving one or the other away from dense walls or electrical interference would also help.
Wireless connections are never as fast or consistent as wired connections. If your interference is on the 2.4 GHz band and your devices support 5 GHz then a new dual band router might help.
There are also various ways to extend a Internet connection to areas with a weak wireless signal.
Devices such as wireless extenders can expand your wireless range if need be. http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B004YAYM06/ref=as_li_ss_tl?ie=UTF8&tag=excharge-20&linkCode=as2&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=B004YAYM06
The wireless range extender receives weak wireless signals and repeats them to extend the signal range to greater distances. Some models include 4 Ethernet ports in addition to the wireless radio.
The best solution would be to use a wired (Ethernet) connection between your devices and the router.
If it is not feasible to run cables you have other options such as powerline network adapters You plug one in by the router and one in the room where you need access and connect them to the devices with standard Ethernet patch cables. http://isp1.us/reviews/netgear-xavb2101-powerline-adapter/
The network signals are transmitted over your existing home electrical wiring which will not be affected by wireless interference.
Good Luck...
Assuming your wireless network is secured and you don't have leaches sucking up your bandwidth then I would suspect wireless interference.
By nature, interference in wireless systems causes problems with smooth, consistent speeds.
Many wireless connections experience interference from microwave ovens, cordless phones, baby monitors and other wireless devices which interfere with the 2.4 GHz band.
Dual band routers have multiple wireless radios enabling broadcast on the 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz bands simultaneously.
Using the 5 GHz band cuts down on interference from cordless phones and microwave ovens..
Not all devices can use the 5 GHz frequency. Many laptops and other devices only operate at 2.4 GHz. Thus the need for dual band routers.
What all this jargon means is that you might be experiencing wireless interference which is slowing do your WiFi connections.
Because your problem is time based, are there any heavy electrical loads that come on when you experience problems? Things such as heaters, air conditioners, pumps, etc.
You can try to reposition the antennas on the router or your wireless adapter.
Moving one or the other away from dense walls or electrical interference would also help.
Wireless connections are never as fast or consistent as wired connections. If your interference is on the 2.4 GHz band and your devices support 5 GHz then a new dual band router might help.
There are also various ways to extend a Internet connection to areas with a weak wireless signal.
Devices such as wireless extenders can expand your wireless range if need be. http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B004YAYM06/ref=as_li_ss_tl?ie=UTF8&tag=excharge-20&linkCode=as2&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=B004YAYM06
The wireless range extender receives weak wireless signals and repeats them to extend the signal range to greater distances. Some models include 4 Ethernet ports in addition to the wireless radio.
The best solution would be to use a wired (Ethernet) connection between your devices and the router.
If it is not feasible to run cables you have other options such as powerline network adapters You plug one in by the router and one in the room where you need access and connect them to the devices with standard Ethernet patch cables. http://isp1.us/reviews/netgear-xavb2101-powerline-adapter/
The network signals are transmitted over your existing home electrical wiring which will not be affected by wireless interference.
Good Luck...
when should i register for the baby shower??
Q. my mom and boyfriends mom are throwing the baby shower in the beginning of november. when is a good to time to register? should i start registering now?? and how will i know what to register for. do they give me a list there??
Answer
You should register ASAP. It will take you awhile to settle on which baby products you want, and there is so much comparison shopping to be done. You will want to read all the reviews online on every single product and make sure it is actually safe.
Don't settle for something based on price or looks. My uncle got my daughter the cutest activity center, but once I read all the reviews online, you couldn't pay me to let me daughter go in that injury machine.
When you go to a store to register, they will give you a book with pictures and prices and such. It is a good place to start. The best thing you can do is go through a typical day with your newborn.
Baby wails on the baby monitor, signaling she is awake. You walk into her room where she is in the crib, with the matress, matress pad, crib sheet, bumpers (if you choose), blanket and/or bag for sleeping in and/or swaddling blanket. Over babies head is a mobile. You pick baby up and place her on the changing table. You grab a diaper out of the hanging diaper storage thing on the wall, take off her sleeper, toss it in the laundry basket, change her diaper, wipe her with wipes, apply powder and cream, put the diaper in your diaper genie, grab a onsie out of the basket on the top shelf of the changing table, dress her in that. Now you carry her to the bathroom, wash her face with a cute little wash cloth... see where I am going? Just go through a typical day and make a list of every single thing baby will need. Don't forget grooming products, bath products, baby motrin, thermometers, etc.
Once you have your big long list, you need to prioritize what goes on the registry and what you will buy. Don't assume putting anything on the registry is stupid. Your great aunt who hasn't had kids in 100 years may have no clue what to get for baby. People appreciate small things being on the list as well as big things. It makes it easier to know what you have, what you need, and what brands you prefer.
You should register ASAP. It will take you awhile to settle on which baby products you want, and there is so much comparison shopping to be done. You will want to read all the reviews online on every single product and make sure it is actually safe.
Don't settle for something based on price or looks. My uncle got my daughter the cutest activity center, but once I read all the reviews online, you couldn't pay me to let me daughter go in that injury machine.
When you go to a store to register, they will give you a book with pictures and prices and such. It is a good place to start. The best thing you can do is go through a typical day with your newborn.
Baby wails on the baby monitor, signaling she is awake. You walk into her room where she is in the crib, with the matress, matress pad, crib sheet, bumpers (if you choose), blanket and/or bag for sleeping in and/or swaddling blanket. Over babies head is a mobile. You pick baby up and place her on the changing table. You grab a diaper out of the hanging diaper storage thing on the wall, take off her sleeper, toss it in the laundry basket, change her diaper, wipe her with wipes, apply powder and cream, put the diaper in your diaper genie, grab a onsie out of the basket on the top shelf of the changing table, dress her in that. Now you carry her to the bathroom, wash her face with a cute little wash cloth... see where I am going? Just go through a typical day and make a list of every single thing baby will need. Don't forget grooming products, bath products, baby motrin, thermometers, etc.
Once you have your big long list, you need to prioritize what goes on the registry and what you will buy. Don't assume putting anything on the registry is stupid. Your great aunt who hasn't had kids in 100 years may have no clue what to get for baby. People appreciate small things being on the list as well as big things. It makes it easier to know what you have, what you need, and what brands you prefer.
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