I've been having a problem with slow internet speeds for a while now, and I had thought that it was my isp. However, after doing a direct connection to the cable modem, I found that I am getting the full 50 mbs that I'm paying for. When I'm connected through my wireless router, which is a buffalo air Station 1750 extreme 802.11, I'm not getting more than 4-5 mbs. The reduced speed is over both 2.4ghz, 5ghz, and powerline networking. I have reinitialized the router 2 times now, and both times it seems to temporarily fix the problem, but by the end of the day the speeds are slow again. I have the QOS turned off, am using WPA2 security, and other than changing the system passwords, everything else is set at default. After doing some Internet research, I tested the MTU settings, and I found 1500 is not generating fragmentation, but that is the only thing I've found online that somewhat described my problem. I've emailed buffalo tech support, but as of yet, have not gotten a response. Very frustrated with this problem as I thought I was buying the best router available at the time. Here are my computer specs, I don't have the ISP modem model number, but as i said earlier, it's suddenlink 50mbs cable internet. On the network are a smart tv, Xbox one, 360, wii, chromecast, 2 iPhones, 2ipads, a bluray player, and a network receiver. Everything but the pc and the bluray player are connected wirelessly, but never everything at the same time.
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CPU: Intel Core i5-4690K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor ($224.73 @ OutletPC)
CPU Cooler: Corsair H100i 77.0 CFM Liquid CPU Cooler ($94.98 @ OutletPC)
Motherboard: Asus Z97I-PLUS Mini ITX LGA1150 Motherboard ($154.99 @ Amazon)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws X Series 8GB (1 x 8GB) DDR3-1866 Memory ($81.98 @ OutletPC)
Storage: Samsung 840 EVO 250GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($129.99 @ Amazon)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 3TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($101.99 @ NCIX US)
Video Card: Gigabyte Radeon R9 280X 3GB WINDFORCE Video Card ($279.99 @ Newegg)
Case: Corsair 250D Mini ITX Tower Case ($74.99 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: EVGA 750W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply ($84.99 @ NCIX US)
Optical Drive: Archgon CB-5021-GB Blu-Ray/DVD/CD Writer ($109.99 @ Amazon)
Case Fan: Corsair Air Series SP120 Quiet Edition (2-Pack) 37.9 CFM 120mm Fans ($25.33 @ Amazon)
Case Fan: Aerocool Silent Master 200B 76.0 CFM 200mm Fan ($17.99 @ Mwave)
Total: $1381.94
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Any and all help would be appreciated, I'd rather not buy another router, but I will if I have to. Thanks