THE BORE
General => The Superdeep Borehole => Topic started by: Stoney Mason on May 29, 2014, 01:00:04 AM
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Youtube and twitch don't suck.
My old router did.
:'(
And it's been this way for a couple years and I didn't even realize. Just a heads-up for anybody who might be in the same boat.
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QoS
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I had a similar experience a few months back when replacing router+modem. three to five times faster. and the router alone was considerably faster.
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How would you diagnose this without having the hardware to switch back and forth?
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What router did you get? I've been thinking about ditching my cable modem (and paying the 5 dollar/month charge) and getting a new modem/router package.
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I've been very happy with this:
http://www.amazon.com/TP-LINK-TD-W8980-Wireless-Gigabit-Compatible/dp/B00C4OANW0/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1401370612&sr=8-1&keywords=tp+link+modem+router
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I've been very happy with this:
http://www.amazon.com/TP-LINK-TD-W8980-Wireless-Gigabit-Compatible/dp/B00C4OANW0/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1401370612&sr=8-1&keywords=tp+link+modem+router
Oh sweet, I've been looking for a new router to replace the piece of shit Comcast "loans" me. Fucking thing drops connections like a mofo and is practically unusable at like 2am every single night.
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I'm pretty sure you can find better ones (I heard good stuff about some Netgear Nighthawk or something) but that one was ideal for me due to router/modem combo and I bought it cheaper locally.
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What router did you get? I've been thinking about ditching my cable modem (and paying the 5 dollar/month charge) and getting a new modem/router package.
It was just the later revision/version of whatever my cable company uses, but the difference was immediately noticeable.
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Thinking I might get this one:
http://www.amazon.com/RT-N66U-Dual-Band-Wireless-N900-Gigabit-Router/dp/B006QB1RPY/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1401386345&sr=8-3&keywords=router
Gigabit + Wireless N should be nice :aah
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If you are in the market for a router, buy one that already has AC in it so you are future proofed.
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Now you can try Chromecast on your home network! Apparently bad routers will completely destroy its performance.
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I have this:
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0096239FG/ref=wms_ohs_product?ie=UTF8&psc=1
Pretty fantastic. The wireless range is ridonk.
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I should replace mine. Speeds are fine, but I have to renew the DHCP twice a week to avoid timeouts.
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Google can't fail you, only you can fail Google
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How would you diagnose this without having the hardware to switch back and forth?
Something I was able to do before I switched equipment was connect directly to the modem with a CAT5 cable, and run a speed test. Then connect to the router and run the same speed test, and compare results.
Something else I noticed was that the cable can actually make a big difference. I was using an old CAT5 cable that I had made back in high school originally, and got sub par performance. When I upgraded gear, I also got a new cable because of the area that I was putting the equipment (flat CAT6 cable :aah). Speeds are crazy nice now, and even on my old gear it was way better than it was before the new cable.
Currently running a D-Link DIR-655. It's pretty nice, imo.
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I have a combined router and modem, so that's out. Hm. Wonder if anyone reviewed it... Off to Google.
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It's time for me to get a new one. Any suggestions for a good <$55 router? I don't want to go all out on a router, and I have reservations about internet service in my area. Comcast sucks, I know it's not just my router, and AT&T isn't much better from what I've heard.
I have an old wireless G Linksys.
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ASUS (RT-N16) is about 60$ used
put tomato firmware on it and your golden
or try powerline adapters like these
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00AWRUIY4/ref=oh_details_o00_s00_i00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
they work great for me, way better speed than wireless
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Google can't fail you, only you can fail Google
Ask not what Google can do for you, but what you can do for Google
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Should I get G or N? I have G now. Mainly using it for general computer stuff and gaming, Roku (Netflix) streaming, and a laptop.
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A router is something I feel you can't spend too much money on. I mean, whatever you're paying to the ISP, if you have a shitty router you're not getting the full use of it. You're basically overpaying the ISP for MB/s you don't use.
Anyways, one week later and my ASUS RT-AC66U (http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B008ABOJKS/ref=oh_details_o00_s00_i00?ie=UTF8&psc=1) is performing like a fucking BOSS. The first day, it was disconnecting randomly, and I was afraid I might have to get a new third-party modem. But after that first day it's been fucking awesome.
I have a 50 Mbps plan with Comcast and I always thought that was shitty, but no lie I'm streaming 1080p YouTube shit left and right and it's not even breaking a sweat. :whew Like I go to the video page, hit fullscreen and it auto-selects it and there's NO BUFFERING. Also, my biggest issue pre-new router of random disconnects at 1am+ are completely gone too.
Combined with my Chromecast I honestly feel confident in getting rid of my Blu-ray player soon. I won't, because The Social Network and Girl with the Dragon Tattoo are stunning, but it's still tempting.
Anyways, yeah, I believe there's few things you can buy for yourself that are worth investing in more than your router (another would be your mattress.) I couldn't be happier with my RT-AC66U and it's pretty damned future proof too - dual band, 802.11AC, Gigabit. :mynicca
In fact, this router's made me want Google Fiber significantly less. THAT should tell you how much of an improvement a new router can make.
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QoS
I need to find a new girl, do they come with stickers that indicate the QoS I can expect?
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What do people think about those giant modem/router combos that Comcast has for their cable services?
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What do people think about those giant modem/router combos that Comcast has for their cable services?
They're pieces of shit.
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i've never had a problem with my speed? getting 30 mbs feels good
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If you don't mind it, cool.
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i've never had a problem with my speed? getting 30 mbs feels good
is that what you're paying for?
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I have a bunch of realizations like that every time I upgrade to a new brain
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I wonder...I think I need a new modem moreso than a router. It loses connection nearly daily, whereas the router seems fine. Or maybe the router causes the modem to lose connection. It's a small modem I got for free when I signed up for Comcast in college.
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wrong thread:lol