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Originally Posted by Mike
Hi all
I currently have the 50Mb serve with a D-Link DIR-615 modem.
I was considering buying a range extender to give better coverage in my house but wondered if I am upgraded to the 100Mb package with a new super hub modem if the range will be better (so I don’t need to buy a range extender)…..
Any ideas or comemnts.
Many thanks for your time
Regards
Mike
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As someone who has used both the DIR-615 and a Superhub, I didn't find there to be much difference in range between them. The edge went slightly to the D-link but that may have been due to installing DD-WRT. It's worth remembering that the D-link is, by and large, a pretty cheap/budget piece of equipment so it isn't capable of amazing things by wireless-n standards. The Superhub, as far as I'm aware, is technically better hardware-wise but has been hampered by software issues.
But the main thing to keep in mind is that the superhub has Gigabit Ethernet, while the D-link only does 100Mbit. If you're on a wired connection, you might see a bump just from switching to the Superhub.
Instead of buying a range extender, you might be better switching to the superhub and seeing how it goes. If it doesn't work out, then buy yourself a decent Wireless-N router and switch the superhub to modem-only mode.