I've been reading some posts to get an idea as to why my downloads via Virgin 20mb were not as expected. Like others I have found that my current router can not handle the data throughput.
I know there is the following table...
http://www.smallnetbuilder.com/compo...rt/Itemid,189/ but I decided to do some tests myself.
I will add more (and others can too ofc.) when I get my hands on more routers...
Modem = NTL 250. ISP = Virgin 20mb
Connection to router = Ethernet
Using the SG speedtest server host-easy.co.uk link from
http://www.speedguide.net/speedtest/
1. Cable modem to PC direct link (no router)=
2. My current router (Belkin F5D5231-4) Firewall enabled=
3. My current router (Belkin F5D5231-4) Firewall disabled=
4. A borrowed NETGEAR WNR834B=
I have ordered a refurbished Netgear WGT624 so will add that. If this does not allow the required throughput I shall either buy the D-LINK DIR-655 or a NETGEAR WNR834B seeing as I've already proven this to give enough WAN to LAN throughput.