PUnitBabyDaddy Posted August 17, 2005 Posted August 17, 2005 My cable company came out yesterday because I was experiencing slooooow speeds on a 4mb connection. Well I do run through a router which is 3 yrs old. They gave me about 40ft of CAT-6 ethernet cable and a few ends and suggested I try switching the cabels then a new router. I did and it helped nearly half a meg at the most and still a noticable increase at peak hours. Anyways I need to know about a decent router. Any suggestions or favorites? The cable dude told me about a Linksys at Fry's for 75 bucks but I can't find a link to it so I'd have to go check it out. But if I had some ideas on what to look for in a router that'd help me too. I just need a basic 4 port router. Thanks!
ringfinger Posted August 17, 2005 Posted August 17, 2005 (edited) I would recommend the Linksys WRT54G router, although not sure if you need wireless functionality or not. If no wireless required I would recommend the Linksys BEFSR41. Both great products, fast, secure, easy to setup. Be sure and update the firmware on whatever you decide on. Edited August 17, 2005 by ringfinger
GeneralMandible Posted August 17, 2005 Posted August 17, 2005 I have the BEFSR41, and it works great. I have also setup NetGear and D-Link routers, which are fairly simple and secure also. I worked on some no-name ones, and I wouldn't think they would last too long with how hot they run. If you stick with the major brands you should be ok.
Misha Posted August 17, 2005 Posted August 17, 2005 Please keep in mind that a router may help your speeds but the root of your problem may be the way that a cable system works when providing internet service. A certian amount of bandwidth is sent down the main cable that runs through your neighborhood and everyone that has a cable modem on your cable run draws off of that bandwidth. Can you track your slow performance to a certian time of day? If so you need to tell your provider, your equipment isn't the problem theirs is. I have DSL and although my speed is 3.5 meg it it constant, my telephone line is optioned for eight meg can't waite. DSL doesn't share bandwidth, i cna except a slower speed if it is constant. Hope this helps.Good Luck.
PUnitBabyDaddy Posted August 17, 2005 Author Posted August 17, 2005 Thank you all very much. I just placed an order for the Linksys WRT54G router.
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