Is this a router or ISP problem?

[Pyxis]

For the past couple of weeks my internet connection gets real slow. It takes forever to open a webpage or do anything over the internet. I just want to know if this could be caused by a router. The slowdown doesn't last real long, just a couple of minutes, but sometimes longer.

I have a Netgear RT314 with the latest firmware and have Comcast@home.

Also, are there any programs that would let me see if there are any bottlenecks in @homes network?

TIA
Steve

 

[cruelpsycho]

there are caps on @home cable service. a friend of mine uses a cable modem booster and upload uncaper.

 

[Garion]

Use Ping Plotter - It's very cool and will show you where the packets are slowing down.

- G

 

[midnightrat]

Ping plotter? where would i find that?

 

[Garion]

Can't you figure out how to open another browser, go to a search engine and type "ping plotter"? Not too difficult. In any case the home page is here.

- G

 

[goldboyd]

If you think it's your router, then just unplug it, and hook the cable up directly to the computer for a few hours and see if the slowdowns occur.

 

[Tarfin]

Also try the utility that is FREE from Sam Spade