[Shop-talk] need a new router

[alfuller194 at gmail.com]

Tim:

 

As regards Wi-Fi, current wireless routers broadcast on two frequencies (2.4
+ 5 MHz). 

 

There are a lot of factors, but the basics are that 5 Mhz give better speed
but lower wall penetration. 2.4 MHz gives lower speed, but better wall
penetration and hence wider coverage through the building, yard, shop, etc.

 

That said, as mentioned before - wired connections always perform better
than wireless, so any devices like desktops, laptops, TVs, etc that can be
hard wired will do better with an ethernet cable than with Wi-Fi.

 

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All the best,

 

Al Fuller

 

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Subject: Re: [Shop-talk] need a new router

 

Thanks for the replies. Here is more information. 

"Does your ISP not provide the router?  What exactly is it they provide?
Just a bare cable hanging out of the wall?" Yes.  It's the coax that also
feeds the TV. Their router costs too much every month. They already bleed me
for the internet access.

 "What are your requirements?" Not sure on the MHz part. What would be
recommended?

 We don't need guest access, two to three laptops, a couple smart phones. No
smart TV yet. Once we need a new flat screen, it will be a smart TV.
Everything wireless since the modem is in the basement.

 CNet.com and Tom's Hardware. I'll check these two out for the units that
you call can recommend. I'll be buying based on what you all suggest.

thanks again

tim

 

 

 

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Subject: [Shop-talk] need a new router 

 

This working from home has proven to me that I finally need to replace my
very old router. 

 

I don't want to have to go shopping for it but also know that my computer
knowledge is dated and not even close to being up to date. 

 

So, I need recommendations for a good home router that will be easy to
configure. 

 

I am pretty sure that I can get up to 100MB speed from our ISP so want to
try to take advantage of that since both my wife and I are both working from
home. 

 

Thanks

stay healthy

tim

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