Netgear Router

Fairwinds

Hi there,

I have a Netgear WGT624 v3 router which i've had a few years now and am wondering if I should be looking to change/upgrade.

What benefits would a new router bring over the current one and if they are worthwhile, any rocomendations?

I'm on a 10M connection with Virgin media

Fairwinds

I will assume that there would be no benefit to a new router then?

spud17

GordonD wrote: »

I will assume that there would be no benefit to a new router then?

If it ain't broke.........;) and you're ok with 10Mbps.

somersethillbilly

Maybe speed and coverage if upgrading to wireless N, but then that depends on your wireless adapter being N too, and of course if you are connecting by wireless or ethernet cable. As the above poster said... If it ain't broke, fix it 'til it is

diable

Only change it if Virgin will give you a free one, otherwise why?

esuhl

Your existing router has a 802.11b/g interface. You could buy a new one that supports 802.11n, which might increase the range, strength and speed of your wireless network.

However, your Internet speed is a limiting factor, so there's no reason to suppose that a new router would make any difference to Internet data transfer.

If everything is working fine, I can't see why you would want a new router.

santer_2

Most ISP's will only support the routers they supply

flexrider

santer wrote: »

Most ISP's will only support the routers they supply

NOt true at all the op is on a cabe modem meaning he can plug any router up for wireless apart from ADSL routers. Which are designed for Bt,ect

To the op I have that router (Boxed up now) But like most have said It you choose to upgrade in the future then just go for the N gigabit routers in therory you are ok on 10mb connection with it but when you upgrade your speed i would advise a Gigabit router because it pumps out a GIGabyte a second to your machine. you hardly notice but rather then 54mbps and with b/g depending on your house and setup you could lose wireless connections sometimes,

santer_2

flexrider wrote: »

NOt true at all the op is on a cabe modem meaning he can plug any router up for wireless apart from ADSL routers. Which are designed for Bt,ect

So, Virgin let you use your own router according to you, that hardly makes the statement that most ISP's will only support their equipment not true at all

esuhl

flexrider wrote: »

when you upgrade your speed i would advise a Gigabit router because it pumps out a GIGabyte a second to your machine. you hardly notice but rather then 54mbps and with b/g depending on your house and setup you could lose wireless connections sometimes,

A gigabit router is so called because the speed of your internal wired network can reach a theoretical maximum of one gigabit per second - not a gigabyte per second as you suggest, and it won't "pump out" at that speed in reality - it's a maximum.

Most modern non-gigabit routers have a maximum speed of 100Mb/s. The OP's Internet connection is up to 10Mb/s. So a gigabit router wouldn't make the slightest difference to Internet speeds - 10Mb/s is the limit. The increased network speed would only apply when transferring files between computers within that network. If the speed limit on a road is 30mph, buying a Ferarri won't enable you to (legally) drive any quicker.

Not only that, but "gigabit" doesn't refer to the wireless interface, so its wrong to suggest that a gigabit router would improve the reliability of a wireless connection. However, a router with 802.11n support should increase the range and signal strength of a wireless network (compared to 802.11a/b/g).

Shamharga

If you are generally happy with your current router, I would stick with it. I had a netgear router fail and plumped for a newer model. It was no where near as good. I dont think that the newer ones are as robust (s/w and h/w) as the older ones.