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Whatever computer is connected to that network (router is Netgear DGN2200) and whatever program sends a http request, servers never get the Accept-Encoding header from me.
For example, if I go here: http://www.whatsmyip.org/http_compression/
I see:
NO, your browser is not requesting compressed content.
This problem makes websites load VERY slow for me, because most servers expect gzip request and not consider exceptions.
I can't understand if it's caused by the router, ISP or something else?
Moshe Revah
Posted 2011-07-01T16:42:05.310
Reputation: 123
What browser, and have you tried any others? – KCotreau – 2011-07-01T16:48:38.570
Google chrome, firefox, ie. And all in other computers (that connected to my network) too. – Moshe Revah – 2011-07-01T16:51:36.627
OK good, I guess you have ruled that out. Have you tried connecting one of the affected computers directly to the cable mode, and then tested? If you get to that point, you will definitely be able to say router or ISP. – KCotreau – 2011-07-01T17:02:38.257
Mmm directly to the cable mode? is that possible? I think I need a seperate modem (in my case it's inside the router). – Moshe Revah – 2011-07-01T17:12:06.657
Not sure what to tell you. Most people I know have a separate cable/DSL modem, and then they have their own router connected to that. I will look at your manual and see if I can find something. – KCotreau – 2011-07-01T17:15:03.497
I had a separate modem once too. So my only way right now is to talk with them. Thanks for the help. – Moshe Revah – 2011-07-01T17:24:06.537
As I search, I would still try downloading a Linux LiveCD and test from that to rule out any Windows security policies, firewall issues, and things like that. You seem like a sharper user, but have you updated the firmware? Currently it is at 1.0.0.36 – KCotreau – 2011-07-01T17:24:54.380
I had too many problems with this router in the past, so I tried to upgrade it and figured out that I can't. . Can't be upgraded and lacks of some features. But the gzip problem seems newer than that router. I also tested it with a cellphone and a clean mac installation right now - same result. – Moshe Revah – 2011-07-01T17:33:42.660
Do you have a default security configuration for outboud traffic, in other words, you allow all? No port forwarding, or anything else that might interfere? – KCotreau – 2011-07-01T17:37:44.937
I just formatted the router and nothing. – Moshe Revah – 2011-07-01T18:03:36.133