something's not quite right ??

**merton123** · #1 02-07-2007, 08:47 PM

hi all, first post. i have networked a pc to my router and had to connect the router to dsl modem. i have got 8mb virgin media broadband (for those in other countires thats fibre optic best internet here probably). i get quite low download speed. Now i know what your thinking, he just slow connction, i dont think so though. i cannot access my router (192.168.1.1) through the pc??. it does not come up. it is using the router as a way through to the modem not as a network. how do i fix this? i feel it will benefit my speed aswell. here are some helpfull pics:

**Dave Hybrid** · #2 02-07-2007, 08:54 PM

The purple lead from the modem does not plug into one of the 4 ports like the PC does.

It plugs into it's own socket normally labeled 'Internet Connection' but looking at your router it is a modem/router.

You need a CABLE router that does not have a ADSL modem built in.

**merton123** · #3 02-07-2007, 08:59 PM

i see, so the is doing no good whatsoever. apart fro offering wireless network. when i connect through wireless though. the internet works. so its must be connected
ok then, so do you thinks this could be respnonsibel for low speeds??. i should get great speeds. my next door neighbour does and he is on the 1mb connection from virgin
thanks for help mate

**Dave Hybrid** · #4 02-07-2007, 09:03 PM

I'm not sure how you got it working but it definitely isn't right.

You are using completely the wrong equipment.

Get a cable router and it should sort itself out.

When you say you are getting low speeds how are you testing the speed?

**Dave Hybrid** · #5 02-07-2007, 09:04 PM

Speedtest your broadband here > http://www.speedtest.net/

**merton123** · #6 02-07-2007, 09:09 PM

i used that speedtest.net and it said i was in scotland??? and i should try nearest server in dublin. my nearest one was london so i done that. i got dwnload 2071kbps and upload 225kbps. i NEVER get this speed though when downloading something. and also, all the DSL routers dont have the connection with the botl on it. i was thinking it would have that on it. thanks guys though

**Dave Hybrid** · #7 02-07-2007, 09:15 PM

So you're on 2MB then?

What are you using for downloading.

Torrents?

**merton123** · #8 02-07-2007, 10:48 PM

no i am not using torrents. i am using rapidshare and other downlaod sites

**Dave Hybrid** · #9 02-07-2007, 10:56 PM

Are you sure they don't limit speeds?

Regardless you wont get full speed 100% of the time, broadband just doesn't work like that.

If the speed-test says 2mb your getting 2mb, speed after that is governed by who and what you are downloading from.

**merton123** · #10 03-07-2007, 10:44 AM

i see, thanks, is it possible to get a router with the cable connector like that green wire up top^^^^^ i wat a router that will be a dsl modem aswell. thanks