Soldato
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Hallo,
Just wondering if some of you network gurus could offer an explanation please! My Netgear DG834 ADSL modem-router crapped out a few weeks ago. Had to get rid of it since it was out of warranty. So I had to dig out the DSL modem my ISP had sent me and at least Im back online.
However I've noticed the connection to the net is now *significantly* degraded. I watch a lot of BBC iPlayer programs and with the Netgear router I got stutter-free super-smooth streaming. My GF used to watch all her Desperate Housewives shows as well and they also streamed with no stutters at all.
With the DSL modem iPlayer freezes every 2 seconds
Needless to say programs are unwatchable. Im in the process of selecting a new modem-router (there so many of the dang things out there!!) but until then this modem is all we have.
Why would the connection be so rubbish now? Did the router "tweak" or "optimize" the net connection? If so can I do something similar manually to this modem? It is a Thomson Speedtouch 330.
Also while im on the subject - please feel free to recommend some good ADSL wireless modem-routers hee hee
Thanks
Just wondering if some of you network gurus could offer an explanation please! My Netgear DG834 ADSL modem-router crapped out a few weeks ago. Had to get rid of it since it was out of warranty. So I had to dig out the DSL modem my ISP had sent me and at least Im back online.
However I've noticed the connection to the net is now *significantly* degraded. I watch a lot of BBC iPlayer programs and with the Netgear router I got stutter-free super-smooth streaming. My GF used to watch all her Desperate Housewives shows as well and they also streamed with no stutters at all.
With the DSL modem iPlayer freezes every 2 seconds

Why would the connection be so rubbish now? Did the router "tweak" or "optimize" the net connection? If so can I do something similar manually to this modem? It is a Thomson Speedtouch 330.
Also while im on the subject - please feel free to recommend some good ADSL wireless modem-routers hee hee

Thanks
