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How often should one update their router?
Posted on 1/14/20 at 8:37 am
Posted on 1/14/20 at 8:37 am
With the ever increasing devices leaching the internet, how often should an upgrade occur.
Currently using an Archer 3150. Purchased in 2016. I feel like my internet has become slower over the past month or two.
Is this a Spectrum cable problem or moreso internet problem?
Currently using an Archer 3150. Purchased in 2016. I feel like my internet has become slower over the past month or two.
Is this a Spectrum cable problem or moreso internet problem?
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Posted on 1/14/20 at 9:26 am to HailToTheChiz
Are you using Charter's modem? I don't know if this is the answer, but I've been considering a switch to Charter internet, and a few people have told me their modems are crap and to buy my own modem if I switch.
Posted on 1/14/20 at 1:48 pm to HailToTheChiz
quote:
Is this a Spectrum cable problem or moreso internet problem?
You will need to measure speeds directly at the modem, wired to your router, and via WiFi to determine where the bottleneck is located.
ETA: and compare these speeds to what you are paying to receive.
This post was edited on 1/14/20 at 1:51 pm
Posted on 1/14/20 at 6:33 pm to guedeaux
Without test results, but I say likely time to upgrade.
I typically get about 3 to 4 years max.
I typically get about 3 to 4 years max.
Posted on 1/14/20 at 11:39 pm to The Spleen
quote:
you using Charter's modem? I don't know if this is the answer, but I've been considering a switch to Charter internet, and a few people have told me their modems are crap and to buy my own modem if I switch.
I'm using their modem. I didn't know I had a choice on my own. Is that a big deal
Posted on 1/15/20 at 2:33 pm to HailToTheChiz
Consumer wireless routers are 3 devices in 1: router, wifi access point and switch. You could be having a problem with any or all of these. The problem could be hardware degradation or software issues. You have one firmware controlling everything. I've had similar issues in the past and got tired of having to buy a new wireless router every few years.
After doing research, I decided to buy business grade hardware. This meant buying separate router, access point and switch. Ideally, I will only need to upgrade the access point to support newer wifi standards in the future. Or at least until I decide I need a 10Gb network. If a device fails, I just have to replace that device instead of the whole system like a consumer router.
This is more expensive but not that bad given the premise that this setup should last longer and provide better performance. For me better performance is about stability and reliability versus speed.
I decided to go with an Ubiquiti setup and couldn't be happier. No more dead spots, no more having to reboot my router every week, no more inconsistent wifi, etc
You can get a setup for under $350 with a router, basic switch and one access point. My setup was more because I went with smaller multiple access points and bigger POE switch. Alot of people, buy the Ubiquiti APs by themselves to handle wifi and turn off the wifi on their routers.
For those that are interested take a look at this. I saw this in 2017 and convinced me to make the jump. Never going back to Netgear, Asus, Linksys etc again.
https://www.troyhunt.com/ubiquiti-all-the-things-how-i-finally-fixed-my-dodgy-wifi/
One caveat. Setting this up is a bit more in depth than consumer gear. Though Ubiquiti has been updating their Unifi software interface to make it more friendly and there are plenty of youtube videos.
After doing research, I decided to buy business grade hardware. This meant buying separate router, access point and switch. Ideally, I will only need to upgrade the access point to support newer wifi standards in the future. Or at least until I decide I need a 10Gb network. If a device fails, I just have to replace that device instead of the whole system like a consumer router.
This is more expensive but not that bad given the premise that this setup should last longer and provide better performance. For me better performance is about stability and reliability versus speed.
I decided to go with an Ubiquiti setup and couldn't be happier. No more dead spots, no more having to reboot my router every week, no more inconsistent wifi, etc
You can get a setup for under $350 with a router, basic switch and one access point. My setup was more because I went with smaller multiple access points and bigger POE switch. Alot of people, buy the Ubiquiti APs by themselves to handle wifi and turn off the wifi on their routers.
For those that are interested take a look at this. I saw this in 2017 and convinced me to make the jump. Never going back to Netgear, Asus, Linksys etc again.
https://www.troyhunt.com/ubiquiti-all-the-things-how-i-finally-fixed-my-dodgy-wifi/
One caveat. Setting this up is a bit more in depth than consumer gear. Though Ubiquiti has been updating their Unifi software interface to make it more friendly and there are plenty of youtube videos.
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