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if you have a connection thats capable of 30mbps, and you're using some cheap $30 router, that may be the cause of alot of your slowdowns. Depending on a few factors, if you have more then 2-3 people using computers, or one computer with unlimited connection torrents running, you'll crumple most cheap consumer routers.
I used to run torrents on a dlink DIR-655 and i could bring it to a crawl fairly easily. I switched to a cisco 1841 i picked up on craigslist for cheap and i can't bring its performance down even if i try.
Cisco 2621XM routers are also fairly good if you have space for it, and can read a few online tutorials on how to properly set it up for home use. Can usually find them online for less than $100, i've set a couple up for friends who do alot of torrenting and they have no complaints.
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