I use cable for my internet service. The router I use was mfg in January 03, which I believe is slow compared with current routers, It is hooked to my XP desk computer and also used for my wirelessWindows 98 Laptop. Everything works OK but I just wonder if a new router and card would be sufficiently faster to make the change worthwhile. If you suggest an update, please provide sufficient info for me to specify when I buy a new one.
2007-03-24 09:01:13 · 5 answers · asked by ecoblens 1 in Computers & Internet ➔ Computer Networking
Getting a new router won't make a difference. If you had a newer laptop that was wireless and ran on 802.11g, then it would be worth wild. But as for your current laptop, it runs on 802.11a or b. g is faster than a and b. If you do get a new router, make sure it is backwards compatible.
2007-03-24 09:08:41 · answer #1 · answered by HappilyMarriedMan 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have the same issue, I have an older router when I hook the internet up directly to my laptop the speed is much faster. I have 2 laptops hooked up wireless to the router. I think with an older router it isnt able to connect to the speed of the internet connection. What I would suggest you do is try connecting your computer directly to your modem and go to www.numion.com and do a speed test, than hook it up through your router and do the speed test again and see if there is a difference in the speeds. If there is tan if wanted you could get a newer router. I know with mine on the speed test it was faster when i directly connected to the modem, just have not got out to get a new router yet but I plan to.
Hope that helps
2007-03-24 16:08:27 · answer #2 · answered by SUSAN W 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
No. The speed of most broadband is so low, it wouldn't change a thing. Most cable routers could do between 10 and 100 megabits. The best broadband usually never gets to 10 megabits. You'd be wasting your money.
2007-03-24 16:07:04 · answer #3 · answered by Kokopelli 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hi. I use a router made in 2001 and it has downloaded at upwards of 8MB/s. You can try PCPitstop and measure the speed you are getting, as well as other broadband testing sites. If it's fast enough I would save the money. http://pcpitstop.com/
2007-03-24 16:07:43 · answer #4 · answered by Cirric 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You did not mention the make and model of your current router. If your current router is not a 802.11g then upgrading to one can be faster.
2007-03-24 16:05:57 · answer #5 · answered by Tom D 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋