Basic router question

speedalini · 5 Sep 2009 at 15:08

I've got a UD5 mobo with a gigabit LAN connection wired into a Huawei Echolife HG520b router (100 Mbit), which I use for the main internet stuff, with an old laptop wirelessly connected for light internet use. My question is would I see a big jump in speed by getting a 'proper' router with a gigabit LAN connection or would it be dictated by my ISP? Clearly the wireless speed would be better but would it make much difference to the wired?

Cheers

speedalini · 5 Sep 2009 at 15:41

Yes I am supplied by talktalk, what kind of ADSL service would I need to benefit from a better router?

speedalini · 5 Sep 2009 at 16:22

ok, so as long as that's not limiting my internet speed. I just tried a quick converter and 100Mbit = 12.5 Mbyte, so as my internet speed is up to 8Mbyte it's all good then

speedalini · 5 Sep 2009 at 16:45

correct! I was deceived by Mbps/MBps. So wireless range etc would be the only reason to upgrade then I guess