ubuntu and d-link dsl-g604t speed probs

[James Takac]

Hi Paul

On Wednesday 18 June 2008 07:21:43 Paul Gear wrote:
> Junin Toiro wrote:
> >> On Tue, Jun 17, 2008 at 8:46 PM, James Takac <p3nndrag0n at gmail.com> 
wrote:
> >>> Hi Guys
> >>>
> >>> Just trying to cover all my bases on this one. Currently the modem is
> >>> up and
> >>> running but am experiencing speed probs, i.e. dialup speed on a
> >>> broadband connection. Dowload speed is supposed to be 1.5 mips but
> >>> obviously am not getting that for any more than a few min once the
> >>> modem is hard reset, i.e.
> >>> turned off and on again. Been looking online to guage what my prob
> >>> could be
> >>> to no avail so far. Can supply any info needed to figure this out if
> >>> any here
> >>> can help. I know it might be line probs, exchange probs, server probs,
> >>> modem
> >>> settings,...........  Wireless is working fine though (all in one
> >>> adsl2+ modem and wireless router). Will be thankfull for any attempt
> >>
> >> ...
> >
> > Hmm, if WiFi is working sounds like a problem with your hard
> > connection to said machine not your ISP. How's it connected? LAN/USB?
>
> There's no USB on a G604T, so must be wired Ethernet.
>
> James, do you get LAN speeds between two machines plugged into the
> switch ports on the router?  If not, you probably have a cabling
> problem.  If so, it's likely something else.  Are you running the latest
> firmware?  If not, upgrade it.  Many firmware bugs relate to
> compatibility with different DSLAM equipment in the exchange.
>
> If you don't have any luck with those steps, check out the forums at
> whirlpool.net.au - there are lots of people there with experience in the
> different modems who might have other ideas.
>
> Paul


It seems only my p2p side is slowing and ultimately stopping completely. 
Everything seems fine inc the speed between machines and regular 
surfing/browsing. I have the relevant ports forwarded which didn't help. So I 
now seem to have found there's a p2p issue with this modem/router?

thx
James