Strange request, i need to destroy the performance of a wireless router...

LeperousDust · 07-04-2009, 15:00

Beacon Interval (msec, range: 1~65535, default: 100)
RTS Threshold (range: 256~2432, default: 2432)
Fragmentation (range: 256~2346, default: 2346, even number only)
DTIM Interval (range: 1~255, default: 3)
Wireless Mode mixed mode G mode
TX Rates (Mbps)
SSID broadcast Enable Disable

These are my options in the advanced section, what should i mess around with here to make sure it drops and is generally slow and unreliable?

As it stands it is slow and unreliable, but not enough for my flatmates to think its worth replacing this (free!!!) router. It's slowing cracking me up having to reconnect every so often and not being able to rely on it even working to connect to my server. I just want to buy another WRT but as long as this is here i'd have to foot the bill.

I've thought about microwaving it as that should kill it and be undetectable, but we've already had two routers die of natural causes so i don't think i could really convince them this has died as well. Well actually i probably could because they really don't have a clue, but thats not the point i just want this to be painfully slow for them so they can feel what i feel.

My flatmates really do actually do my head in as well before anyone asks so no worries there, i'd like to talk reasonable with them but you honestly can't bargain with these people. I do more than enough for them

Gilly · 07-04-2009, 15:08

Can't you just DDoS yourself?

Will · 07-04-2009, 15:12

OT: Spudnik!!!!!

iCraig · 07-04-2009, 15:12

Connect your laptop (if you have one) to it wirelessly and max out the bandwidth with something like Grabit. Time it when they're on Youtube or similiar media site so it really crunches and buffers.

LeperousDust · 07-04-2009, 15:15

That would be easy, BUT i have less than 1Gb free space on my latpop at all times, otherwise yeah sounds great. I need a foolproof solution that'll work whilst i'm not there

How easily could i DDoS my own router? lmao this sounds weird now

Daz · 07-04-2009, 15:38

What exactly are you trying to choke? The wireless network in particular? The Web connection?

Gilly · 07-04-2009, 15:41

How about a large packet continual ping?

Mark · 07-04-2009, 15:45

Set up a PC as a router with SSID hidden but on the same channel (or +/- one channel) as the router, preferably close by - interference should knacker things a bit.

Or just set the PC up with the same SSID and security as the router and turn wi-fi on the router off - the router will look like it is connected but just won't work (if they're not smart enough to look too closely at the router).

Other than that, saturating the wi-fi will do it. Spudnik has the right idea, but try the broadcast address first (xx.xx.xx.255).

divine · 07-04-2009, 15:55

Ideally you want to make it drop out on them so they get annoyed. If they think the internet is just too slow they might not logically assume it's the router at fault.

Mark · 07-04-2009, 15:58

Actually, if they're not observant enough to go look at the router, just loosening the antenna would have pretty bad results, but if they went and looked you'd be in a world of ****.

07-04-2009, 15:00	#1
LeperousDust Bananaman Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Liverpool/Edinburgh Posts: 4,817	Strange request, i need to destroy the performance of a wireless router... Beacon Interval (msec, range: 1~65535, default: 100) RTS Threshold (range: 256~2432, default: 2432) Fragmentation (range: 256~2346, default: 2346, even number only) DTIM Interval (range: 1~255, default: 3) Wireless Mode mixed mode G mode TX Rates (Mbps) SSID broadcast Enable Disable These are my options in the advanced section, what should i mess around with here to make sure it drops and is generally slow and unreliable? As it stands it is slow and unreliable, but not enough for my flatmates to think its worth replacing this (free!!!) router. It's slowing cracking me up having to reconnect every so often and not being able to rely on it even working to connect to my server. I just want to buy another WRT but as long as this is here i'd have to foot the bill. I've thought about microwaving it as that should kill it and be undetectable, but we've already had two routers die of natural causes so i don't think i could really convince them this has died as well. Well actually i probably could because they really don't have a clue, but thats not the point i just want this to be painfully slow for them so they can feel what i feel. My flatmates really do actually do my head in as well before anyone asks so no worries there, i'd like to talk reasonable with them but you honestly can't bargain with these people. I do more than enough for them __________________

07-04-2009, 15:12	#3
Will BBx woz 'ere :P Join Date: Jan 1970 Posts: 2,147,487,208	OT: Spudnik!!!!! __________________ *No No!*

07-04-2009, 15:12	#4
iCraig iCustom User Title Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 2,250	Connect your laptop (if you have one) to it wirelessly and max out the bandwidth with something like Grabit. Time it when they're on Youtube or similiar media site so it really crunches and buffers. __________________

07-04-2009, 15:15	#5
LeperousDust Bananaman Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Liverpool/Edinburgh Posts: 4,817	That would be easy, BUT i have less than 1Gb free space on my latpop at all times, otherwise yeah sounds great. I need a foolproof solution that'll work whilst i'm not there How easily could i DDoS my own router? lmao this sounds weird now __________________

07-04-2009, 15:38	#6
Daz The Stig Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Swad! Posts: 10,713	What exactly are you trying to choke? The wireless network in particular? The Web connection? __________________ apt-get moo

07-04-2009, 15:45	#8
Mark Screaming Orgasm Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Newbury Posts: 15,194	Set up a PC as a router with SSID hidden but on the same channel (or +/- one channel) as the router, preferably close by - interference should knacker things a bit. Or just set the PC up with the same SSID and security as the router and turn wi-fi on the router off - the router will look like it is connected but just won't work (if they're not smart enough to look too closely at the router). Other than that, saturating the wi-fi will do it. Spudnik has the right idea, but try the broadcast address first (xx.xx.xx.255). Last edited by Mark; 07-04-2009 at 15:47.

07-04-2009, 15:55	#9
divine Moonshine Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Southampton Posts: 3,201	Ideally you want to make it drop out on them so they get annoyed. If they think the internet is just too slow they might not logically assume it's the router at fault. __________________

07-04-2009, 15:58	#10
Mark Screaming Orgasm Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Newbury Posts: 15,194	Actually, if they're not observant enough to go look at the router, just loosening the antenna would have pretty bad results, but if they went and looked you'd be in a world of ****.