TL-WR841N Optimization? Need some expertise


  1. Posts : 730
    Windows XP Pro SP3, Windows 7 Pro 32-bit, Windows 7 Ultimate 64bit, Windows XP Home SP3
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    TL-WR841N Optimization? Need some expertise


    hi network gurus
    I'm a novice at optimizing throughput. I really like the TP Link TL-WR841N router as do a lotta others.
    I have three routers in a WIFI bridge arrangement, with the TPLink the mothership. I'm using their stock firmware, latest version. It works well - I'm getting from it every speck of my paid througput from TWC Roadrunner - same speed WIFI as via cable.
    On the subtending routers repeating the primary AP its a mixed bag. One is running DD-WRT and the other a Ralink running their firmware.

    I have seen comments here and there about optimizing WIFI throughput with things like:
    - Turning off QoS [though some say the opposite]
    - Using 20 only or 20/40MHz ? and
    - 2.4Ghz only or 5?
    - chunk TKIP. Use AES only? [WPA2/personal]
    - avoid usb 3.0 connections. some are emphatic about this but its not much of an issue for me either way
    - enable WMM ?

    Also I do have a media server [simple: XP Pro on a good pc, hardwired to the primary TL-WR841N] and I do stream movies and music off it.

    What say ye?
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    Windows 10 Pro. 64/ version 1709 Windows 7 Pro/64
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    Before are experts can help properly please do this tutorial.

    Basic Requirements Before Posting your Networking Thread

    Your My System Specs don't make a lot of sense. Could you also do this tutorial so are experts have a good idea what they are working with.

    By Brink:
    System Info - See Your System Specs

    Then we just wait for a network expert.
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  3. Posts : 730
    Windows XP Pro SP3, Windows 7 Pro 32-bit, Windows 7 Ultimate 64bit, Windows XP Home SP3
    Thread Starter
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    thx for that. MY inquiry isn't really "problem" solving so I'll get out of the way.
    Just looking for tips on making a good network better. I think maybe that WIFI Analysis tool from CNET is a little dated??

    I think I'll get what I'm seeking on smallnetbuilder forum.
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