Originally Posted by
MaslowK
If possible, try connecting directly to your router with ethernet if you aren't already and see if that helps. If you're connecting wirelessly in the same room, this shouldn't be as much of an issue. If you are using wireless there's a chance that your wireless is broadcasting on the same channel as some of your neighbors, which can interfere with your speeds and overall signal strength significantly.
You can also try resetting your modem and router; just power them both off, wait a minute, plug the modem back in, wait another minute, then finally plug the router back in and wait for it to initialize (i.e., for your connection to come back on your computer).
Another thing to keep in mind is that, if you're on a cable connection (connected through coaxial, not a phone line) it's most likely set up on whats called a "node" that you and your neighbors share. In this case if your neighbors are heavy internet users, that can also have a detrimental affect on your speeds. Not much you can do if this is the case.
