Router slowing my internet

I bought a E1200 and have it hooked up to my comcast internet.. When I have my computer hooked up directly to the modem I get a 30mbps download speed. When I connect it to my router the download speed crashes to about .5-.75mbps.. My upload stays pretty stable at around 6-7mbps.. Does anyone know why this would be happening or any easy fixes?.
Thanks

Hi, Make sure the router is upto date . or you can do this ..
Open Internet Explorer or any browser
Type on the address bar 192.168.1.1
go to wireless , change channel to 9
if that will not do any good , try channel 6,3 and 1 .
if still the same thing , powercycle the router for 10-15 secs
check the connection and speed again
I believe that I can make it

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hm. try updating the firmware. heres the link:
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Long, isn't it?

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First of all, give your network a unique SSID. Do not use "linksys". If you are using "linksys" you may be trying to connect to your neighbor's router. Also set "SSID Broadcast" to "enabled". This will help your computer find and lock on to your router's signal.
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