Could the router be slowing down your connection or creating delays?
Could the router be slowing down your connection or creating delays?
Hello, your VR600v can handle up to 100 Mbps. Right now you’re using a 100/20 connection with Matesnbn, but you’re experiencing latency during busy times. It’s likely the number of users in your home is contributing to the slowdown, especially since many are streaming, watching YouTube, and playing mobile games. I tried switching to a wired connection to check if latency improved, but it didn’t. It might help to see if tracert identifies the issue.
It seems like your connection is being slowed down by the router.
@John204 - If you're still experiencing delays with just wired connections, WiFi is likely not the issue. When multiple devices use the internet at the same time—like streaming—the overall performance will drop for everyone. You might want to enable Quality of Service (QoS) on your router to give priority to specific traffic, but if that doesn't resolve the problem, it could indicate your internet plan has reached its limits. Based on the V600v model, you probably have a DSL connection, which tends to slow down the farther you are from the ISP's main hub. This might cause delays on the WAN before reaching your local network.
Is the actual speed really 100/20 or just up to that? If it's DSL, the cabinet should be about 200 meters away or closer, with no interference from neighbors, to achieve 100Mbit speeds. I understand this from my past experience where I got that rate, but now crosstalk is limiting me to 67Mbit. Although streaming a few people might not block it, it's clear that connecting much slower would be a bigger issue. Even a single uploader can cause high latency, especially for things like video calls. Plus, using BitTorrent could overwhelm many routers. It's tricky to tell if the router is the problem unless it shows CPU usage.
Excluded wireless connection, likely the problem is a) frequent data uploads from someone in your home, or b) a DSL connectivity issue. Remember, DSL is shared among multiple households in your area and relies on a common infrastructure. The router appears to be well-configured, so it probably isn’t the main cause.
They promote speeds up to that level. My test on the 5G connection (with PC off) shows about 93/17.
I tried to use the QOS feature, but for some reason, tp-link shipped Australian routers with the EU firmware, which stripped QOS. Do you have alternative solutions? I’m considering options like a program such as NetLimiter for PCs to control bandwidth, but I don’t have many ideas for managing bandwidth on devices like consoles or Android streaming units.
I assumed my router was limited because it only supports 100mbps. I’ll review the live upload stats tomorrow when more people are online. It’s possible the Android streaming box is quietly torrenting to reduce costs for the manufacturer, but we can’t say for sure what’s happening behind the scenes.