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Re: Netgear MR814V2 Speedstream 5200

I think that the WAN port only support 10mbits. If the modem want 100mbits, the router will give it but LAN ports will decrease to 10mbits. Maybe we (because I didn't tryied this) should try to use a CAT 3 RJ45 cable between the modem and the router.

Kringle1
Dr.D
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Pierrefonds, QC

Kringle1

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Changing from Cat-5 to Cat-3 will do absolutely nothing. The only difference between the Cat-3 and Cat-5 is that Cat-5 cable can handle higher frequencies.

Your problem is a configuration issue and is a perfect example of why D-Link added a setting to their later firmware releases to allow you to change the speed setting of the WAN port on the DI-604 router.

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Anon

Agree.

So if this router is in fact sensing incorrectly that the modem is at 100mbs, could this cause the symptoms I am seeing?
As far as I know, there is no way for me to manually set the WAN port speed on this router.
I do still have a suspicion that it's something else that's the problem. Checking other boards, it would also appear I am not alone with this issue....

Kringle1
Dr.D
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Pierrefonds, QC

Kringle1

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If you are able to use the router at work with the Alcatel that means that the router is capable of doing the job. To me, that's a given. If the router couldn't do the job under certain circumstances, the router simply wouldn't be on the market.

You are neglecting the other variable in the equation - the DSL connection (line) itself. There may be fewer problems with the line at work and you are, therefore, not getting into the problem situation.

All I can see as a reasonable test is the following (assuming you can temporarily exchange your SpeedStream for the Alcatel at work): Borrow the Alcatel for a night and try it out at home to see if there's a difference. Does the problem follow the modem or not?

If you can't get the Alcatel from work, scout around and see if any of your friends have one you can borrow or even pick one up on e-Bay for cheap. It's a great modem for basic DSL.

Disclaimer: I don't own, or have access to, a Netgear MR814V2 so I can't really help with the configuration or other quirks that are built into that router.

DACC
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Anon

I doubt it is a line issue as I have been using the set up with my linksys wired router and the same 5200 modem for over a year with no problems. Now I have removed the Netgear router, everything is working fine again. So it must be something specific to the Netgear, Speedstream combination. This weekend I will be trying the Alcatel + Netgear combination at home and see how it goes. After that, I'll chuck the Netgear router into the bin and go buy a different brand of wireless router.

Kringle1
Dr.D
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Pierrefonds, QC

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You might be able to find a D-Link DI-604 (make sure it's hardware Rev. E) really cheap ($20-$30CDN) with a little bit of searching. All five of the 604s I have running are very satisfactory.