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N600 WNDR3700v4 Wired Speed
Hello, I am new to this forum. Please help with my questions below. I recently upgraded my internet speed service to 500 Mbps but I noticed that my computer speed test only showed 320 Mbps (...
Thank you for the quick replies!!
It sounds like there is nothing wrong with my router, it is just old?
I assume I should be able to get higher wired speed based on the Router description (Gigabit router).
Do you have a recommendation for a new router that would have no problem handling 500 Mbps? or higher? thanks
HHP
It is a gigabit router but it was released when gigabit was just gaining traction and devices weren't maxing out gigabit connections. That's why i linked to the tested speeds on it.
I could recommend all kinds of routers but we'd need more details to help.
Home size?
What is the home made of?
What are you using it for? (gaming, streaming, etc)
Budget? (because its pointless to recommend a $600 AX router if the budget isn't there)
In terms of single router AC solutions, I'd go with the R7800
for mesh systems, I'm a fan of the orbi 40 and 50 series of mesh routers/satellites
If you're looking at AX devices, then budget gets even more important as they're a bit more expensive.
Plus you're looking at a time when routers are at a premium because of shut downs from covid and an increase in the work from home movement.