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Hello folks.
I'm having a slight problem with speeds in bridge mode. I'll try explain my setup below and see if anyone know what's causing the issue.
4g router (Three b311) to tp link connected via ethernet (Tp link beside 4g router in living room) Tp link connected to ethernet to asus router (in bedroom 10m away)
I've tested speeds with the ethernet that's connected from tp link to the bedroom directly, no router at all and get around 60-80. When i connect said ethernet to my asus router (need the ethernet slots to connect devices) the speed goes down to 20-25 both on wireless and hardwired.
I thought QoS was the problem but no router has it enabled.
I replaced the asus with an old technicolor, this fixed the problem but the wifi performance was terrible, i would rather not use it if i can help it, eye sore too.
Does anyone know what could cause this?
Thank you.
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I replaced the asus with an old technicolor, this fixed the problem
Does anyone know what could cause this?
The Asus ??
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Correct. The Asus is indeed causing this. I should have asked, is there something i'm missing that could cause this within the Asus routers settings. I assumed that was implied though. Obviously not..
Edited by deleted (Sat 09-Feb-19 14:36:10)
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Try a factory reset on the Asus in case there is some QoS setting still enabled (even though the UI shows it as disabled).
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What are the models? You describe:
Three B311 -> TPLink -> TPLink -> Asus
I assume the TPLink devices are homeplug ethernet over mains units? And you're connecting the cable to the WAN port on the Asus?
You've then swapped the Asus with a Technicolor router and faster speeds, but poor wifi.
What are the models? Is the Asus or Technicolor a router that could be fighting for DHCP with the B311 ?
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Apologies. Should have stated that in original post. Thanks for the reply.
B311 4g router 192.168.8.1 (WI-FI off)
TP-LINK N600 TD-W8980 (On dedicated bridge mode, option for it) 192.168.1.1
Asus DSL N16 192.168.2.1
"Three B311 -> TPLink -> TPLink -> Asus" This is correct.
From the research i've done, DHCP has come up a lot. I know nothing about it to be honest. I've tried switching it off on the Asus router but leaves me with no internet or unable to assign an ip address to devices (if connected to the asus). I thought the tp-link would have assigned an ip address but don't think it works like that.
Though i've changed all routers lan ip addresses which i'll state above.
To add: If i swap the asus and the tp link i also get normal speeds. Like the technicolor.
The Tp link is connected to b311 using the wan port. The tp link then connects to the asus wan port.
Edited by deleted (Sat 09-Feb-19 16:00:28)
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Thank you for the reply. I've had to reset it multiple times due to user error but no luck so far.
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After hours of troubleshooting i still haven't figured out what's causing this. I'm going to rule out 1 of the routers entirely by getting an ethernet switch to plug directly into the only port the B311 has. See if that sorts the issue out.
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You need to decide what device you want to use as a router. Not sure why you have the TP-LINK N600 TD-W8980 in bridge mode.
If you dont want to use the B311 as the main router, then connect as follows
B311 LAN to N600 WAN (setup N600 for WAN not ADSL,, check DHCP server starts at 192.168.1.10)
Before connecting the Asus to the N600, login and turn off DHCP on the Asus and set IP address to static (say 192.168.1.2)
Then connect the Asus LAN port to N600 LAN port - do not use Asus WAN port for anything! The Asus is now just a WiFi AP and Switch.
That should sort you connections
192.168.8.1 should be accessible from any device to check 4G connection
192.168.1.1 should be your primary router (& DHCP server)
192.168.1.2 is only for setting up Asus WiFi.
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Hello Techserv,
Forgive my limited knowledge on this. Usually it's as simple as plugging in the ethernet and it works. Have never messed with DHCP unless it was changing the default gateway,
I think i done what you recommended but can't access the internet using the Asus now (Don't think it's assigning me an ip address. I'm using "wireless router mode" on my Tp link as it auto configures WAN, whereas adsl router mode doesn't. Always assumed that was another name for bridge mode.
And from my knowledge, Asus doesn't have a dedicated WAN slot. An option did come up for bridge mode but no longer appears for some reason. It was under "wan connection type" Updated the firmware too.
Do those settings look right to you?
https://pasteboard.co/I0PPMHK.png TP-Link
https://pasteboard.co/I0PQ0LA.png Asus
https://pasteboard.co/I0PUZ1Ug.png Asus DHCP
Thank you
Edited by deleted (Tue 12-Feb-19 15:41:39)
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The Asus looks to have LAN port 4 set to WAN - this should be off
For the Asus - ensure Dual WAN mode is off and set WAN Transfer Mode is not enabled
For reference anything with Router Mode in the name isnt Bridge Mode.
What port is the Asus connected with?
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I'll go give that a go now.
The asus is connected to port 2 on the tp link from its own port 4.
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There's the issue - Port 4 on the Asus was set as WAN
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Alright, so this as all working, but i'm back to my original issue. Slower speeds using the Asus. So darn wierd.
Asus speed test https://www.thinkbroadband.com/speedtest/15499989964...
Tp link speed test https://www.thinkbroadband.com/speedtest/15499990797...
I'm stumped. Perhaps i should just switch the Asus and Tp link around as i don't have this issue when doing that. WIFI performance will suffer but not sure what the problem can be.
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OK, on the Asus have a look at the Traffic Manager Tab
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Sorry should have said
Check if Bandwidth Limiter is off
Then on Traffic Manager Tab, you should be able to see the throughput when you run your speedtests.
Is there anything else connected to the other Asus ports?
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Also check in the TPLink under Bandwidth Control for any rules
It sounds like the TP Link to Asus has dropped to Half Duplex - easy way to test that would be to relocate the Asus to the TP Link location and use a fresh network cable... in that test a wired connection to the Asus should be the same as a wired connection to the TPLink
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Sorry for the delayed responses. Can't even access the Asus page now. On any device.
Tried Router.asus.com and 192.168.1.1 (Kept it at that after a router reset)
Tp link is now 192.168.2.1
Not sure why i can't connect to router page now. Restarted it with no luck. Can still connect to the internet and all that. Tried removing ethernet that was connecting the 2 routers but that hasn't worked either.
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Yes, my ps4 and smart tv are connected to Asus device. Sometimes my laptop too. All showing similar speed results. Give or take a few meg
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Bandwidth control has no rules on the tp link. I will have to read up on half duplex. No idea what that is. If i swap the tp link and asus around the problem no longer occurs. I originally thought it was a faulty ethernet cable but i have a few 10m ones, all do the same.
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Sorry for the delayed responses. Can't even access the Asus page now. On any device.
Tried Router.asus.com and 192.168.1.1 (Kept it at that after a router reset)
Tp link is now 192.168.2.1
The TP Link needs to be the default gateway for everything - the Asus is now on a different subnet - so you can't access it.
TP Link needs to be 192.168.x.1
Asus needs to be 192.168.x.2
x must be the same in both cases - doesnt matter if it is 1, or 100
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Thanks for the info. That's another problem sorted.
Upon further reading of half duplex, that does sounds like the problem. It's either a problem between the 2 routers or a wiring issue?
Oh and traffic management is off completely in the Asus router.
Edited by deleted (Tue 12-Feb-19 20:36:49)
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Just a thought (I am a bit rusty on networking these days) but what is the MTU on the TPLink and the Asus ?
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Hello Jphilip.
They are now both 1500. I thought that was the problem as both were different but didn't notice any change.
Tp link:1500 default
Asus: 1492 default Changed Asus to 1500
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1492 might be better on a lot of ISPs.
But just be careful you aren't re-sync'ing too often. If you upset DLM it can be a pig to fix. (He's on 4G!)
My broadband basic info/help site - www.robertos.me.uk. Domains, site and mail hosting - Tsohost.
Connection - Three 4G, tbb tests normally 35-45Mpbs down, 65Mbps off-peak, 9-24 up.
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If you never think of anything off the wall, you'll never think of anything original.Edited by RobertoS (Tue 12-Feb-19 23:29:49)
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Oh i wouldn't bother with all this if this was fixed line. I know i'd upset DLM otherwise  But i will change them both to 1492 just in case Three's network are funny like that.
Edited by deleted (Tue 12-Feb-19 23:20:21)
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Ah, I'd forgotten you are on 4G (like me). Sorry about the irrelevant post.
My broadband basic info/help site - www.robertos.me.uk. Domains, site and mail hosting - Tsohost.
Connection - Three 4G, tbb tests normally 35-45Mpbs down, 65Mbps off-peak, 9-24 up.
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Not at all. We've all done it
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