Stay on G or upgrade to N

nick_f · 18-02-2009, 20:24

Hiya all iam not sure what to do as my belkin 54g single aerial router is becoming unreliable since we started using an additional laptop on the network
so iam puzzled if i should upgrade to N or get a better G router?

My router is in front room with laptop connected wireless and i have Pc and Xbox in box room upstairs all wireless.
My BB connection is 10mb
any help/advice greatly welcome

deathtrap3000 · 18-02-2009, 20:52

I would upgrade.
I was using a n router a few months ago until the constant reboots that it needed became to much hassle. I took it back and im back using my old g router. I now wish I had got another n router as it provided a massive boost in speed and and decent improvement in range.

Bulky · 18-02-2009, 21:02

my wife bought me a d-link dir-655 and even though i am on 10mbitps (not using 'n' to its potential wirelessly) i have noticed a huge difference in download speed and gaming pings , only had a bog standard cheap lynksys router before and didn't realize how bad my connection was, not had a single crash since i installed it

i would upgrade.

Peter_ · 18-02-2009, 21:08

upgrade and you will notice an improvement in performance, range and stability plus you are futureproofing your connection with the latest technology.

nick_f · 18-02-2009, 21:24

thanx all can you suggest what to upgrade to?

Peter_ · 18-02-2009, 21:51

Quote:

Originally Posted by nick_f

thanx all can you suggest what to upgrade to?

Go to a few PC mag websites and read some reviews as they can give a clearer insight to whats available and of course any recommendations.

nick_f · 18-02-2009, 21:54

yeah i keep doing that but they all contradict each other unless you spend Ã‚Â£100+

18-02-2009, 21:55

if it aint broke dont fix

You could just try changing the broadcast channel

nick_f · 18-02-2009, 21:56

eh? it is broke?

18-02-2009, 22:02

sorry I edited. You need to assertain if it actually is or if there is some contributing factor to the break down. TBH I hate wireless with a passion and have personally never had any luck with it and just cabled up the house. The only wifi device I use is my mobile.

nick_f · 18-02-2009, 22:13

ok thanx anyone else?

18-02-2009, 22:23

netgear wndr3300 great speed 'n' capable you can use this router even with 'g' adapters and experience faster speed and better coverage i would definately upgrade to a 'n' router

nick_f · 18-02-2009, 22:47

hey thanx sent you a pm, iam stuck between that and the belkin n1 router?

BenMcr · 18-02-2009, 23:58

Don't get the N1 Vision. We've got the modem version and it is a pile of ****.

Totally unreliable, keeps on throwing the wireless clients off and generally playing silly beggers

Go for the netgear

deathtrap3000 · 19-02-2009, 00:22

Quote:

Originally Posted by BenMcr

Don't get the N1 Vision. We've got the modem version and it is a pile of ****.

Totally unreliable, keeps on throwing the wireless clients off and generally playing silly beggers

Go for the netgear

I had the cable version. Got fed up of the constant dropouts and the need for reboots. Back to g for me

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Will find a new n router soon.