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October 1, 2014 12:34:52 PM

Both these scenarios happen using 50/MBPS package through Comcast.

I lived in an apartment two floors below me recently and got the following speeds MAX.
Cell - 38/MBPS
Computer - 43/MBPS

I moved up two floors and the only change in equipment is the coax cable
Cell - 12/MBPS
Computer - 25/MBPS

Is there a possibility that the coax cable is effecting the speeds by 15+MBPS?

By the way, the time between the move was about 4 months. And the coax cable I had, I lost. So now I'm using one from 10+ years ago.

If not, is it possible that my Linksys WRT54G is running out of steam and upgrading to a wireless N router will make that big of a difference?

Also, is it possible that Comcast and other companies pump updates into their system to degrade the performance to force consumers to buy new equipment? Similar to apple's updates? (Not a conspiracy for the record.. It's obvious if you own any of their products. Everything performance wise gets worse over time because of updates)


Thank you!

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October 1, 2014 12:41:01 PM

The might have added a cable splitters between?
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October 1, 2014 1:19:25 PM

Oops, I picked your answer as the solution on accident.

I don't actually understand what you said. =)
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October 1, 2014 1:22:26 PM

Each cable splitter degrade the signal strength. So if they add a splitters between the floor it might lower your speed.
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October 1, 2014 1:33:41 PM

bmwm3oz said:
Both these scenarios happen using 50/MBPS package through Comcast.

I lived in an apartment two floors below me recently and got the following speeds MAX.
Cell - 38/MBPS
Computer - 43/MBPS

I moved up two floors and the only change in equipment is the coax cable
Cell - 12/MBPS
Computer - 25/MBPS

Is there a possibility that the coax cable is effecting the speeds by 15+MBPS?

By the way, the time between the move was about 4 months. And the coax cable I had, I lost. So now I'm using one from 10+ years ago.

If not, is it possible that my Linksys WRT54G is running out of steam and upgrading to a wireless N router will make that big of a difference?

Also, is it possible that Comcast and other companies pump updates into their system to degrade the performance to force consumers to buy new equipment? Similar to apple's updates? (Not a conspiracy for the record.. It's obvious if you own any of their products. Everything performance wise gets worse over time because of updates)


Thank you!



First ONLY verify your internet speed with wired connection. Wireless connectivity adds a whole lot more variables. If you can't get your paid for speed with wired connectivity to your WRT54G, then you could connect directly to the cable modem, but be SURE you have a software firewall enabled on your PC at the time. Don't leave your PC connected to the modem for an extended period of time because of the security risks. If you get your paid for bandwidth directly connected to the modem then your linksys is probably reaching its limit.
If you can't get your paid for speed even directly connected then you need to contact Cox and have them fix it.
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October 1, 2014 1:44:10 PM

rgd1101 said:
Each cable splitter degrade the signal strength. So if they add a splitters between the floor it might lower your speed.


Ahh interesting. That's very well possible.
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October 1, 2014 1:45:38 PM

kanewolf said:
bmwm3oz said:
Both these scenarios happen using 50/MBPS package through Comcast.

I lived in an apartment two floors below me recently and got the following speeds MAX.
Cell - 38/MBPS
Computer - 43/MBPS

I moved up two floors and the only change in equipment is the coax cable
Cell - 12/MBPS
Computer - 25/MBPS

Is there a possibility that the coax cable is effecting the speeds by 15+MBPS?

By the way, the time between the move was about 4 months. And the coax cable I had, I lost. So now I'm using one from 10+ years ago.

If not, is it possible that my Linksys WRT54G is running out of steam and upgrading to a wireless N router will make that big of a difference?

Also, is it possible that Comcast and other companies pump updates into their system to degrade the performance to force consumers to buy new equipment? Similar to apple's updates? (Not a conspiracy for the record.. It's obvious if you own any of their products. Everything performance wise gets worse over time because of updates)


Thank you!



First ONLY verify your internet speed with wired connection. Wireless connectivity adds a whole lot more variables. If you can't get your paid for speed with wired connectivity to your WRT54G, then you could connect directly to the cable modem, but be SURE you have a software firewall enabled on your PC at the time. Don't leave your PC connected to the modem for an extended period of time because of the security risks. If you get your paid for bandwidth directly connected to the modem then your linksys is probably reaching its limit.
If you can't get your paid for speed even directly connected then you need to contact Cox and have them fix it.


Comcrap said it'll cost 50 bucks ish to come out and look at it. Ironic how you can pay for a service advertised as "X", yet if the service doesn't perform at the advertised "X", you have to pay them to figure out why THEIR service can't perform at what they sold it to you as. Gotta love the monopoly of Comcast.
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October 1, 2014 1:58:00 PM

bmwm3oz said:
kanewolf said:
bmwm3oz said:
Both these scenarios happen using 50/MBPS package through Comcast.

I lived in an apartment two floors below me recently and got the following speeds MAX.
Cell - 38/MBPS
Computer - 43/MBPS

I moved up two floors and the only change in equipment is the coax cable
Cell - 12/MBPS
Computer - 25/MBPS

Is there a possibility that the coax cable is effecting the speeds by 15+MBPS?

By the way, the time between the move was about 4 months. And the coax cable I had, I lost. So now I'm using one from 10+ years ago.

If not, is it possible that my Linksys WRT54G is running out of steam and upgrading to a wireless N router will make that big of a difference?

Also, is it possible that Comcast and other companies pump updates into their system to degrade the performance to force consumers to buy new equipment? Similar to apple's updates? (Not a conspiracy for the record.. It's obvious if you own any of their products. Everything performance wise gets worse over time because of updates)


Thank you!



First ONLY verify your internet speed with wired connection. Wireless connectivity adds a whole lot more variables. If you can't get your paid for speed with wired connectivity to your WRT54G, then you could connect directly to the cable modem, but be SURE you have a software firewall enabled on your PC at the time. Don't leave your PC connected to the modem for an extended period of time because of the security risks. If you get your paid for bandwidth directly connected to the modem then your linksys is probably reaching its limit.
If you can't get your paid for speed even directly connected then you need to contact Cox and have them fix it.


Comcrap said it'll cost 50 bucks ish to come out and look at it. Ironic how you can pay for a service advertised as "X", yet if the service doesn't perform at the advertised "X", you have to pay them to figure out why THEIR service can't perform at what they sold it to you as. Gotta love the monopoly of Comcast.


Since you a getting lower speed, tell them you will downgrade if they don't send someone for free to look into it.
So just to be sure, It direct cable connection to your Linksys, and your computer is connect by cable to the router and cell by wifi?
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October 1, 2014 1:59:46 PM

bmwm3oz said:


Comcrap said it'll cost 50 bucks ish to come out and look at it. Ironic how you can pay for a service advertised as "X", yet if the service doesn't perform at the advertised "X", you have to pay them to figure out why THEIR service can't perform at what they sold it to you as. Gotta love the monopoly of Comcast.


Don't know about Comcast, but my previous experiences with COX and TW...they only charged if the problem was 1. not their fault, and 2. they fixed.
Basic diag was no charge.

In your case, what they might have said was "Yes, your building wiring sucks. I see full signal at the edge device. Do you want me to fix it for $XXX?"
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October 1, 2014 8:37:37 PM

rgd1101 said:
bmwm3oz said:
kanewolf said:
bmwm3oz said:
Both these scenarios happen using 50/MBPS package through Comcast.

I lived in an apartment two floors below me recently and got the following speeds MAX.
Cell - 38/MBPS
Computer - 43/MBPS

I moved up two floors and the only change in equipment is the coax cable
Cell - 12/MBPS
Computer - 25/MBPS

Is there a possibility that the coax cable is effecting the speeds by 15+MBPS?

By the way, the time between the move was about 4 months. And the coax cable I had, I lost. So now I'm using one from 10+ years ago.

If not, is it possible that my Linksys WRT54G is running out of steam and upgrading to a wireless N router will make that big of a difference?

Also, is it possible that Comcast and other companies pump updates into their system to degrade the performance to force consumers to buy new equipment? Similar to apple's updates? (Not a conspiracy for the record.. It's obvious if you own any of their products. Everything performance wise gets worse over time because of updates)


Thank you!



First ONLY verify your internet speed with wired connection. Wireless connectivity adds a whole lot more variables. If you can't get your paid for speed with wired connectivity to your WRT54G, then you could connect directly to the cable modem, but be SURE you have a software firewall enabled on your PC at the time. Don't leave your PC connected to the modem for an extended period of time because of the security risks. If you get your paid for bandwidth directly connected to the modem then your linksys is probably reaching its limit.
If you can't get your paid for speed even directly connected then you need to contact Cox and have them fix it.


Comcrap said it'll cost 50 bucks ish to come out and look at it. Ironic how you can pay for a service advertised as "X", yet if the service doesn't perform at the advertised "X", you have to pay them to figure out why THEIR service can't perform at what they sold it to you as. Gotta love the monopoly of Comcast.


Since you a getting lower speed, tell them you will downgrade if they don't send someone for free to look into it.
So just to be sure, It direct cable connection to your Linksys, and your computer is connect by cable to the router and cell by wifi?



For the record, I just tried a newer coax and no difference in speed.

To answer your question, it's a coax cable going from wall to my modem, then from my modem to router. And yes, cell by Wifi.

Thinking of trying a newer modem or router... GRRR. Don't see why the speed is diff in this apartment but it could be the cables in the wall like someone else mentioned.


To USAFret- I don't see why I should pay anything for their wiring issues. They are the ones who installed the wiring in the building to begin with, right? Not trying to debate you, just asking the question =)
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October 2, 2014 7:11:44 AM

If is a wiring issue from inside the wall, it will be your landlord or Comcast.
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October 2, 2014 7:21:29 AM

bmwm3oz said:
rgd1101 said:
bmwm3oz said:
kanewolf said:
bmwm3oz said:
Both these scenarios happen using 50/MBPS package through Comcast.

I lived in an apartment two floors below me recently and got the following speeds MAX.
Cell - 38/MBPS
Computer - 43/MBPS

I moved up two floors and the only change in equipment is the coax cable
Cell - 12/MBPS
Computer - 25/MBPS

Is there a possibility that the coax cable is effecting the speeds by 15+MBPS?

By the way, the time between the move was about 4 months. And the coax cable I had, I lost. So now I'm using one from 10+ years ago.

If not, is it possible that my Linksys WRT54G is running out of steam and upgrading to a wireless N router will make that big of a difference?

Also, is it possible that Comcast and other companies pump updates into their system to degrade the performance to force consumers to buy new equipment? Similar to apple's updates? (Not a conspiracy for the record.. It's obvious if you own any of their products. Everything performance wise gets worse over time because of updates)


Thank you!



First ONLY verify your internet speed with wired connection. Wireless connectivity adds a whole lot more variables. If you can't get your paid for speed with wired connectivity to your WRT54G, then you could connect directly to the cable modem, but be SURE you have a software firewall enabled on your PC at the time. Don't leave your PC connected to the modem for an extended period of time because of the security risks. If you get your paid for bandwidth directly connected to the modem then your linksys is probably reaching its limit.
If you can't get your paid for speed even directly connected then you need to contact Cox and have them fix it.


Comcrap said it'll cost 50 bucks ish to come out and look at it. Ironic how you can pay for a service advertised as "X", yet if the service doesn't perform at the advertised "X", you have to pay them to figure out why THEIR service can't perform at what they sold it to you as. Gotta love the monopoly of Comcast.


Since you a getting lower speed, tell them you will downgrade if they don't send someone for free to look into it.
So just to be sure, It direct cable connection to your Linksys, and your computer is connect by cable to the router and cell by wifi?



For the record, I just tried a newer coax and no difference in speed.

To answer your question, it's a coax cable going from wall to my modem, then from my modem to router. And yes, cell by Wifi.

Thinking of trying a newer modem or router... GRRR. Don't see why the speed is diff in this apartment but it could be the cables in the wall like someone else mentioned.


To USAFret- I don't see why I should pay anything for their wiring issues. They are the ones who installed the wiring in the building to begin with, right? Not trying to debate you, just asking the question =)


Did you try my recommendation of a direct connection from a PC/laptop (with a firewall) via ethernet cable to the modem? That will eliminate everything you can easily eliminate. You may have to power cycle the modem to get it to recognize the new MAC address and get you an IP address. If you don't get your paid for bandwidth, in that configuration, then you need to have your ISP investigate why.
Who "owns" the coax is question that only your landlord can answer. They have no doubt run into this situation before.
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