Netgear router slowing my speed

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I have a netgear fvg318 router and have been using it since 2007. I recently upgraded my internet to 100 Mbps and did a speedtest after. When I connected my computer straight to the wall (I have fiber optics) i got 108 Mbps down. But when I connected through my router I get 22 down wired and 12 down wirelessly. Are my settings wrong or is it time for a new router?

Any suggestions for a new router under $125?
 
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Tom Tancredi
Simple Google and you can see this page http://reviews.cnet.com/best-wireless-networking-devices/

I would suggest the 802.11ac as this will give you the opportunity to be ready for current/future computers using this current new standard which increases wireless range, MIMO (multiple in multiple out data), and speed increases between devices in your network.
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Yes, I had this very same router, and the very same situation. I upgraded the router and I was able to achieve better throughput.

Test Description FVS318G
Throughput – Mbps
WAN - LAN 22.5
LAN - WAN 22.9
Total Simultaneous 25.8
Max. Simultaneous Sessions 200
Firmware Version 3.0.5-25
 
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Simple Google and you can see this page http://reviews.cnet.com/best-wireless-networking-devices/

I would suggest the 802.11ac as this will give you the opportunity to be ready for current/future computers using this current new standard which increases wireless range, MIMO (multiple in multiple out data), and speed increases between devices in your network.
 
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Nancy D Heffron

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I just had the same problem and this might work before you go buy another. Configure your router back to factory settings. Updates apparently are screwing with functionality depending on your device. There should be a little button (read your manual) mine works great) I will not be updating again.

 
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Sorry your COMPLETELY WRONG because you didn't even read the responses which linked to the specs on the Router. The Router is a Wireless G, 802.11g standard has a LIMITATION on how much bandwidth it can transmit OR receive (it can't do both at the same time). So it has nothing to do with factory settings or other things, it is a limitation on OLD hardware he wants MODERN speeds, can't happen without replacing the unit.

The 802.11n standard been around a long time now and what people 'commonly' have, while the ac standard came out these past couple years and same priced as a 802.11n, so it is equally affordable to just upgrade to the newest standard and get some speed increases.
 
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