Just got a new router

[TheBonk]

I just installed a new wireless router and I noticed my IP changed. Is that normal when you get a new router?

Also, the speed of my internet is not really what is used to be. With my old router I would get 20Mbps. With the new one (the new one is supposed to be faster btw) I get test results ranging from 3Mbps to 14Mbps. Not really the 20Mbps it should be. Does the router need to adjust or something before going back to 20Mbps?

 

[bigrell486]

The different IP address is not an issue.

What type of Router are you using and What router did you use before?

More info would help solve the problem.

 

[Dmac77]

When I got a new AirPort Extreme, my IP address changed, so I'm pretty sure that it is normal. As to the speed issue, some more info would be helpful. I.E. what was your old router model, and what is your new router model?

bigrell beat me to it.

Don

 

[TheBonk]

My old router was a Linksys WRT54G Wireless-G Router. The new one is a Linksys WRT160N Ultra RangePlus. I'm not using Wireless-N, just G.

 

[Dmac77]

My old router was a Linksys WRT54G Wireless-G Router. The new one is a Linksys WRT160N Ultra RangePlus. I'm not using Wireless-N, just G.

What frequency are you using? And are you using any 802.11b devices on the network that weren't used with the previous router.

Don

 

[TheBonk]

Um, I can't find what frequency I'm using. I'm not that Wi-Fi savy

And no, it's all G devices. Though I just noticed my Macbook has the N enabler. I wonder if it would automatically switch to N or if I would have to do it manually...

 

[Dmac77]

Um, I can't find what frequency I'm using. I'm not that Wi-Fi savy

And no, it's all G devices. Though I just noticed my Macbook has the N enabler. I wonder if it would automatically switch to N or if I would have to do it manually...

I'm not that sure with linksys routers,but I think that it may help with the speed if you enable 802.11n. You can find info for your router here:
http://www.linksys.com/servlet/Sate...nksys/Common/VisitorWrapper&lid=3539715230B12

Don