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We have a Belkin N450 Router. We have at least 10 Devices connected and the Router can handle it, we want to buy a new one of upgrade it. We have a Computer, 2 Ipads, 3 Iphones/Ipod, Xbox, Kindle Fire. What would you recommend.
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Upgrading the router will not improve your Internet connection.
How fast is your Internet connection?
You can measure your Internet speed here: http://speedtest.net
That being said,
A wireless router connects two separate networks and manages the traffic between them.
In most home network applications the router connects your local group of computers and devices known as the LAN with the Internet, commonly called the WAN or Wide Area Network.
For example, If you have a 5 Mbps Internet connection, the maximum shared Internet bandwidth available to all of the devices connected to the router will be 5 Mbps.
Any bandwidth others users or devices on your connection are using will be deducted from the total WAN (Internet) bandwidth that is available to you.
If you have a 5 Mbps Internet connection and one user is utilizing 4 Mbps of the bandwidth to stream a Netflix movie, that only leaves 1 Mbps for all of the rest of the users on the LAN.
In simple terms, the more users you have the more speed will be required. Streaming video, such as Netflix and Hulu require a lot of bandwidth. Here are the minimum recommendations from Netflix. https://support.netflix.com/en/node/306
Many people would be likely be surprised at how many active connections their wireless router has. I have dozens. cell phones, tablets, iPods, game consoles, laptops, desktops, ROKU boxes, Internet enabled devices such as TVs and audio receivers, and the list goes on.
Fast wireless routers and connections are designed to stream large files on your LAN quickly. The high speed routers permit fast transfer of files between devices connected to your LAN, however WAN speed is still limited by your ISP. The only way to Improve your Internet speed is to upgrade your plan or switch to a faster ISP.
If you still want to upgrade for other reasons other than Internet speed,
It pretty much comes down to what features you want and how much you want to spend.
As far as the brand goes, the brand is not as important as the model. Some manufacturers release a good model but the next is crap. I would look at the Amazon reviews of models that interest you. Even if you don't buy from Amazon the reviews will tell you a lot about which models to avoid. Look for at least 15 or more reviews with a 4 star or better rating. Read a few and see if they sound like the particular model will work for your application.
For under $50, this Medialink is the most popular and highly reviewed model. http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00A3YN0Z0/ref=as_li_ss_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=B00A3YN0Z0&linkCode=as2&tag=excharge-20
If you want to spend a little more, many routers support "Dual Band". http://www.amazon.com/s/?_encoding=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=390957&keywords=dual%20band%20router&linkCode=ur2&qid=1374595143&rh=n%3A172282%2Cn%3A541966%2Cn%3A300189%2Ck%3Adual%20band%20router%2Cp_72%3A1248879011&rnid=1248877011&tag=excharge-20
Dual band routers have multiple wireless radios enabling broadcast on the 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz bands simultaneously. Using the 5 GHz band cuts down on interference from cordless phones and microwave ovens.. Not all devices can use the 5 GHz frequency. Many laptops and other devices only operate at 2.4 GHz. Thus the need for dual band routers.
In any case,
You should try to centrally locate your wireless router or gateway up high and away from dense walls and electrical and 2.4 GHz wireless interference such as microwave ovens, cordless phones, baby monitors, etc.
Wireless signals, including 2.4 and 5 GHz, are affected by many factors including distance, wall density, electrical interference, directional antenna range, etc.
All of these factors will affect your actual wireless range. As wireless connection quality varies the connection speeds are renegotiated. The WLAN connection may start at 150 Mbps and end up at less than 10 Mbps or drop entirely.
Your best bet is always a direct Ethernet connection to the router, especially for fixed devices that don't need mobility. Ethernet is unaffected by wireless interference and will give you a rock solid, stable network connection.
Good Luck...
How do I make my connection better?
Ryan
My family has 6 iPhone's, 4 laptops, a PC, and an Xbox 360 all running off a single router from Comcast.
We've always had very good connection then about 3 months ago we lost the good connection. On my laptop and phone, I get at the most, 2 bars. We have contacted Comcast multiple times to see what was going on and they don't know.
If I am playing a game online on my Xbox 360 and someone goes on the internet on either a laptop, PC or iPhone, my game freezes and lags like crazy. I pretty much have to sit and wait for them to get off before I can play.
Is there something I can do to fix this? It drives me crazy! We don't have the money to spend on something to fix it so buying something isn't really an option.
Thanks
Answer
How fast is your Comcast Internet connection?
Connect a laptop or PC directly to the router or gateway via Ethernet (don't use WiFi) and make sure that you have exclusive use of your Internet connection. Either turn off the WiFi on the router or check to make sure nothing is connected and sharing the Internet bandwidth.
Now go here: http://speedtest.net and test your Internet connection speed. If the speed is not what you are paying for then call Comcast and complain. If the speed is good, then perform the same test using a WiFi connection. If the result is considerably slower, you'll need to troubleshoot your WiFi settings and equipment.
Although WiFi is convenient for mobility, wireless interference can cause it's connection speed and quality to vary wildly.
Wireless signals are affected by many factors including distance, wall density, electrical interference, directional antenna range, etc.
All of these factors will affect your actual wireless range. As wireless connection quality varies the connection speeds are renegotiated. The WiFi connection between your device and the wireless router may start at 300 Mbps and end up at less than 10 Mbps or drop entirely.
You should try to centrally locate your wireless router or gateway up high and away from dense walls and electrical and 2.4 GHz wireless interference such as microwave ovens, cordless phones, baby monitors, etc.
Your best bet is always a direct Ethernet connection, especially for fixed devices that don't need mobility or devices used for serious gaming or video streaming. Ethernet is unaffected by wireless interference and will give you a rock solid, stable network connection.
That being said,
Naturally more speed is always better, however the tradeoff is price. Internet bandwidth is shared among all devices connected to your wireless router. So any bandwidth others are using will be deducted from the total Internet bandwidth that is available to you. In simple terms, the more users and devices you have, the more speed will be required.
Many people would be likely be surprised at how many active connections their wireless router has. I have dozens, cell phones, tablets, iPods, game consoles, laptops, desktops, ROKU boxes, Internet enabled devices such as TVs and audio receivers, and the list goes on.
Streaming video, such as Netflix or Hulu require a lot of bandwidth. Here are the minimum speed recommendations from Netflix. https://support.netflix.com/en/node/306
Unfortunately, the only real way to speed up your Internet connection is to get a faster ISP or speed tier.
Good Luck...
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