ER605/Can a LAN router affect the ISP's bandwidth?
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Hi, I have my ISP's modem in bridge mode connected to my tp-link wired router which manages my LAN. I upgraded my TL-R600VPN to the ER605. When the R600VPN is connected, the WAN IP is always fixed (even though the service is supposed to be with DynamicIP) and I get download speeds consistent with the ISP's plan. Yesterday I upgraded the TL-R600VPN with the ER605 and even with factory default settings the download speed decreases a lot and the WAN IP changes too. When I revert back to the R600VPN the speeds normalize again. Would you say this issue is with the ER605 (some setting affecting speed, which I doubt since this happens even with factory settings) or would you say it is ISP related (like the ISP detecting a new router connected to the modem and triggering some sort of security rule affecting speed) Thanks for your feedback.
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ISPs will often set the modem speed higher that the advertised speed and will boost your speed if bandwidth use is low across their network. I also know some ISPs increased speeds during the pandemic to support remote learning and working from home. Their is also a chance your ISP increased your plan speeds without your knowledge.
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HellBent wrote
ISPs will often set the modem speed higher that the advertised speed and will boost your speed if bandwidth use is low across their network. I also know some ISPs increased speeds during the pandemic to support remote learning and working from home. Their is also a chance your ISP increased your plan speeds without your knowledge.
Probably the ISP doubled the plan speeds, which is welcome, but better news is that the ER605 is working fine, no need to return it.
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