merlin803
join:2002-08-16
Redford, MI
| need network advice
I am looking to get a new wireless router and need some advice..
I do want to get a "N" router more for future wireless use than what I use it for right now.
My useage now and for the near future is 95% wired and local network use and I have a chance to pickup a new D-Link DIR-628 router locally for $35.
Now, I also can order a recertified NETGEAR WNR3500 for the same price and it has gigabyte ports.
Since most of my useage is through my wired network (pc's, streaming video/audio, file transfers...) wouldn't I be better off with the gigabyte ports? Does it make a big difference?
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Core 2 Duo E6300
Gigabyte 945P-S3
2 GB OCZ DDR2 667 (PC2 5400)
ATI X1900GT
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Kilroy
Premium,MVM
join:2002-11-21
Ann Arbor, MI
 ·WOW Internet and C..
| said by merlin803  :Since most of my useage is through my wired network (pc's, streaming video/audio, file transfers...) wouldn't I be better off with the gigabyte ports? Does it make a big difference? It really depends on your usage. You're not going to see any improvement except in local area file transfers and even then you may not notice. I am able to play a DVD from a different computer using a "B" router and a wireless connection. If you do large file copies on your network the gigabyte ports would benefit you. If you do mostly web surfing then you're not going to see a benefit.
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Harddrive
Premium
join:2000-09-20
Norwich, CT | reply to merlin803
well to be honest, the gig speed router won't help you much if your cable and client equipment doesn't have gig speed capability.
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merlin803
join:2002-08-16
Redford, MI | Well, my main pc has it but it looks like my sat receiver doesn't and that would be where I stream music and videos so I guess I wouldn't get much benefit if I get the router that has it. |
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