Very Slow Internet connection using a 2TB TC

Hello,
Having issues connecting to the internet using a 2tb TC (802.11n).
I have 3 airport express and normally one computer macbook pro (10.8.2) or two join the network. This set up has worked fine for while, but lately the internet goes so slow, I am better off using my phone.
The ISP sent a technician to check speed, it is good up to the modem. The only way to have an ok connection is to reboot the TC and it lasts about 30 minutes to an hour.
Any ideas on how to solve this?
Thank you very much
FJDG

Ok, you can already see the TC is registering a problem.. double NAT which you have chosen to ignore..
But you should not ignore it.. you need to fix it.
So reset it to factory and setup again in bridge mode.. you will however still continue to create a wireless network.. it can be the same name and password as it is now.. that will keep the express working as they are.
Then I would also advise you to test the speed by ethernet direct to the TC LAN ports.. if it is slow.. then the TC has an issue.. one of which can be poor WAN connection speed to the UBee router.. I recommend you then try a few things.
Just plug the LAN ubee to the LAN TC.. in bridge this is perfectly acceptable.
Or if that fails downgrade the firmware of the TC to 7.6.1 as there is a bug with 7.6.4 that causes slow wan speeds.
Downgrade by holding down the option key when you select the version.
Tell me what speed you achieve by ethernet to the LAN port of the TC after these changes..

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