Router prioritizing certain laptops

[ParadoXeX]

Hi there,


We have two laptops and an Ipad connected to our router's WiFi, the problem is one of the laptops is always prioritized in internet speeds. One day laptop #1 has very fast net while laptop #2 is extremely slow and vice versa. For example this morning, laptop #2 was doing fine, as soon as laptop #1 was powered up the internet became extremely slow. It wouldn't be the settings on the router since its been factory reset many times. We both use Windows 7 laptops.

Can you tell me what other information I need to provide you with?

Thank you so much!

 

[Shadowjk]

Can you run a full system scan of Laptop #1 with your A/V and Malwarebytes - Malwarebytes : Free anti-malware download

A lot of malware (In particular Worms) can eat a lot of bandwidth in order to lock down a network therefore one of the first steps I would do is ensure that the machine is free from malware.

If it comes back clean then see if you can test on another network (Possibly a friends or relatives) and see if the same symptoms occur

Josh

 

[ParadoXeX]

Hi There,

I'll do a test now thanks,

Also this is the name of the router I am using: EchoLife HG520s

Thanks for the help!