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MovedGoalPosts · 18-12-2008, 15:50

If you are just using a wired connection between PC and router then most of the "g" standard routers should still be adequate for 50meg. After all the wired ports in these are 10/100 speed, and 100 is weel ahead of the 50 meg broadband service.

Wireless is a different story. Theoretically "g" is 54mbps, fractionally above the 50meg broadband. However you only get such speed if your wireless is perfect. To give margin for error, "n" routers will be more appropriate, although "n" can differ between manufacturers as it is only a draft standard. To get the full benefit you need an "n" standard card in your computer.

As with any router and networking stuff, make sure you use good quality cables, and have current firmware and drivers.

18-12-2008, 15:50	#9
MovedGoalPosts Inactive Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: 127.0.0.1 Age: 61 Posts: 15,868	Re: Wireless Router recommendation? If you are just using a wired connection between PC and router then most of the "g" standard routers should still be adequate for 50meg. After all the wired ports in these are 10/100 speed, and 100 is weel ahead of the 50 meg broadband service. Wireless is a different story. Theoretically "g" is 54mbps, fractionally above the 50meg broadband. However you only get such speed if your wireless is perfect. To give margin for error, "n" routers will be more appropriate, although "n" can differ between manufacturers as it is only a draft standard. To get the full benefit you need an "n" standard card in your computer. As with any router and networking stuff, make sure you use good quality cables, and have current firmware and drivers.