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?

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Daegan · 5 Sep 2009 at 15:21

Haven't heard of that router and you haven't said what kind of internet service you have, but a quick google shows the router being supplied by TalkTalk. If that's the case then a new router with gigabit LAN and wireless N isn't going to make any difference, wired or wireless. 100mb LAN and the ~22mb you get from 54g wireless is more than enough bandwidth for an (up-to) 8mb ADSL service.

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?

tolien · 5 Sep 2009 at 15:56

A hypothetical one, currently, that ran at faster than 100Mbps.

bledd · 5 Sep 2009 at 16:12

the 100mbit tells you what speed the local network can run at

ie, if you plug in 2 machines to the router, they can talk to each other at 100mbit.

the internet speed will be whatever you're paying for..

probably around 1-24mbit

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

Daegan · 5 Sep 2009 at 16:31

speedalini said:
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

No, your internet speed is up to 8Mbit, there was no need to do any conversion.

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