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cable modem/router combo?
hi i have timewarner cable 20mbs "turbo" but when i do a speed test hard wired i only get about 13-15mbs so i called timewarner and they said that it was my router i have there modem and a separate router anyway i found that my router was out of date so i upgraged the firmware on it but still didn't help so they said it might be the modem they replaced it and nothing anyways i have decided to get a modem/router in one which my neighbor has and he gets his 20mbs wirelessly but i have searched ononlinee and there price im looking at 2 different modems same brand but one had a max of 195mbs and the other has a max of 300mbs but i have only 20mbs but my friend has the 300mbs modem at same speed as i do which is a $50 price difference
so question isshouldd i just but the cheaper one or goall outt on the high priced one
the onlydifferencee saw readis thatt the 300mbs has 3 ethernetoutletss and the other on has 1 why and sense everything is going wireless i justdon'ttwannaa spendAltot on something idon'tt need but then get stuck on have to buy another on later im sorry if its confusing but im confused as well lol thanks for all ur times
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ya thanks but i am getting 20mbs from my neibors house ihelp him set up the modem/router that what gotme thinking andall test i do is hard wired which comes ut to 13-15 mbs but wireless is max 6mbs so ik or i think its the router at the same time i wouldnt have so many boxed cables on the backof my tv lol sowhich modem router is better for price and what i really need thanks
2 Answers
- 5 years ago
There are numerous causes that will cause you to get less than 20 mbs in your system. Now not all of them are because of a router So you will ought to do some troubleshooting and discover what relatively is the quandary. Disconnect your router and plug your laptop immediately into the modem. Run a speed experiment if your pace is 20 mbs, then you will have a router difficulty If not, then are trying the velocity scan with your neighbors laptop. Should you nonetheless are not up to velocity, name the ISP If now the speed is there, the concern is your desktop, no longer your networking hardware if you obtained 20 mbs when linked instantly to the modem, then are attempting going by way of the router. Make certain you might be jogging all assessments rough wired. Wi-fi is for comfort no longer efficiency. Only if you cannot get 20 mns with a hardwired connection must you appear at changing the router excellent luck
- johntrottierLv 79 years ago
There are a lot of reasons that may cause you to get less than 20 mbs on your system.
Not all of them are due to a router
So you are going to have to do some troubleshooting and find out what really is the problem.
Disconnect your router and plug your computer directly into the modem. Run a speed test
If your speed is 20 mbs, then you may have a router issue
If not, then try the speed test with your neighbors computer.
If you still are not up to speed, call the ISP
If now the speed is there, the problem is your machine, not your networking hardware
If you got 20 mbs when connected directly to the modem, then try going through the router. Make sure you are running all tests hard wired. Wireless is for convenience not performance.
Only if you cannot get 20 mns with a hardwired connection should you look at replacing the router
Good Luck
