Should You Upgrade Your Wireless Router? 

I need to show my neighbor this so I get better internet.

When the speed test he does in 2017 is over 300x faster then what I can get in 2020....

My wife is trying to find her way through traffic, so which way should I router?

2:24 i thought that was me until i remembered that's an old sound from like windows 7

Have to tell a funny story: My grandmother lives in the middle of basically no where. She has internet that comes through the phone line that maxes out at 0.3 mbps download around 3am. Verizon coverage is spotty, and she had a router that supported 54mbps maximum. She would not listen to me and bought a $200 WiFi router that has 3 antennas as opposed to two. She thought that this would greatly improve her connection speed. Surprise! It didn’t But she wouldn’t listen when I said that it would be best to no waste her money. Moral of the story: Your grandchildren probably know more about technology than you do.

Ever since I added a fan to my home networking gear, I have not needed to reset my router in over three years. The products are designed to die, they have no cooling, the heat sinks they do have aren't even applied to all the right components. So it's worth noting that I had added some that were meant for Raspberry Pi devices. My old TP-Link Archer D7 still works like it did right out of the box. I think it would be cool (no pun intended) to see you guys mod a home router or two and test them compared to one without added cooling.

Can you do a video giving recommendations as to what brand of routers to look fo when upgrading since some cable companies like Comcast say that not all routers are compatible

I usually get a new router after five years of age. Not only is the hardware refresh good for the reasons Linus mentioned , unless you're running 3rd party firmware, you'll stop getting patches and security updates. Depending on your situation you may want to do it more often than that too. Even Ethernet connections can benefit from newer router hardware too. That processing bottleneck will slow those down as well.

I get 3mbps download speeds but thankfully I’m getting upgraded to fiber this Thursday.

Bottlenecks? What if I put an i9 in my router with 32 gigs of ram?

I've trained myself to press Ctrl-W each time I start hearing "Speaking of..."

Use cable!!

Can you do a video on mesh systems?

the slowest part of my network is actually my hdd lol

4:12 My older sister threw that one away when they bought Asus Lyra 🙄😲 Did they not mesh everything together in their 500m² house? Nope. Just threw it the basement, so I asked if I could take it and she said "sure, no problem." If she doesn't care to ask if their 400 Euro router is still useful for them, then it's pointless to try to explain... So thanks big sister for 900Mbit/s wireless and 0.97ms latency on wired speedtest.. in my 20m² apartment ❤️

Mbps = Megabits per seconde 8 bits = 1 byte 1000 kilobit = 1 Megabit AC1900(Mbps) ÷8(bits) ÷ 1000(kiliobits) 1.900.000 kilobits÷ 8 bits = 237.500 kilobits ÷ 1000= 237.5 Megabyte AC1900(Megabits) = 237.5 Megabyte

Please do a vid as to why so many things aren’t compatible with Linux. I honestly am curious..

Nope, just use that 56k modem

Would love to see a video on how beam forming works 😃

Whatever was used for the speed test example, I want that shit!

I got a new 25 Mbps fiber connection and an ISP-provided router like 3 days ago, Linus. Turns out I can't even access it. So I'm basically stuck with the SSID and the password they gave me. It's only a rental though. Wonder if I should return it and buy my own.

You should do a video explaining mining and hash speeds.

ethernet is superior, but a good wifi router can be a good alternative if you don't want to wire your house like me.

What you should know though, especially if you are an IT-tech or computer specialist at your workplace, most of the the devices I have tested do not support older security protocols. This means if you are called to a place where some of the machines used in the factory are from -90's or even 2000, they can't be connected to the network anymore. This also came up when the networks moved from 10Mbit to 100Mbit+ connections, as some of the software only understood 10Mbit connection speeds. I've actually have had to buy a HUB from flea market after upgrading the net framework to CAT6 to cut the speed down to 10Mbit at one place, so the accounting software could access the servers again..

But the Linksys wrt54GL is a fucking beast. It still performs amazingly after more than 10 years going.

I got a Netgear Nighthawk, and I have 5 bars throughout my entire house, only dropping to 4 outside. Speeds indoors are up to 900Mb/s and around 100Mb/s outdoors. And it was only a $150 router, not those insane $400 ones.. lol Nighthawk AC2350 is definitely a great router. A significant upgrade from my 4 year old, dead router that was giving me a ping of around 3 seconds...

I have a Actiontec Q1000 which seems to work fine as I get the advertised speed. Although it very slightly dips & ping spikes for a split second when someone else is watching HD video. If I had the money I'd just buy 1 of the best DSL router/modems available.

Recently replaced my router, we couldn't figure out why out 200 Mbit service was only running at 70-80 Mbit on our devices, even wired, since the router claimed 300 Mbit speeds. Turns out it only at a 100 Mbit input, so we upgraded to one with gigabit ethernet and everything works great now.

yeah but what about the part that controls the routing or "flow" of data?

if we’re to see another network-related video soon, any chance you could talk about if routers can actually switch users efficiently through ethernet-connected wifi access points?

I still use dial up like a boss

I was using a cheap Belkin N300 modem/router and found that, as the household list of devices grew, it was having an increasingly tough time keeping up. I still have it as an emergency hot-swap to maintain basic connectivity but my primary modem/router is now a D-Link DSL-2900AL "Viper" which dramatically increased both network speed and reliability.

I have like 200mbs on my pc, but how do i use it? When i try to download something on steam the speed is around 5mbps

My ISP promises 200/200Mbit, so I bought a Netgear r7800 Nighthawk X4S to replace an ancient Wireless-G router. On the 5Ghz band, I frequently get 200-250Mbit over WIFI. Basically the same as on my Ehternet devices. Even in the rooms where the router isn't. Can't recommend it enough!

Can you please make a video about PFSense and DIY routers. And also a techquickie about Distributed computing like Folding at Home?

Can we get a Techquickie on Bufferbloat and how and when it impacts you?

Wifi lags for 0.69 secs Your internet is bullshit

Router: Sends a message to the phone Phone: I don't even know who you are

Everything in my house possible is wired in CAT-6a with the exception of Phones, Notebooks and a handful of devices. Gigabit Ethernet is dirt cheap and so is CAT-6a wire that can be upgraded to 10 Gigabit Ethernet if needed.

My general rules: If it doesn't support 5 GHz, replace it. If you can't get at least your full internet speed through it, replace it. Beyond that though, you shouldn't be doing all that much over wireless that really exceeds your internet connection. Large file transfers go on wires. That's what they're there for. Performance will always be better and you don't have to share it.

Thank you for this video!! I was planning on upgrading to an AC Router since Black Friday deals are coming soon! Been using the Belkin F7D7302 router and it's constantly going down or slowing connection.

I got a quick question me and my family have a xfinty router that came with the internet installation and there uh quite a lot in my family more that 6 devices are going on should I get a new router for the most part we get pretty fast internet for all of us

I just like the idea of pfsense for router, and ddwrt router set as access point.

Is there a video for those using Fiber optic internet? What devices should be used for a high speed internet connection.

Hi Linus, I am using an Asus GT-AC5300 Router and a USB Asus -AC68 USB AC1900 Wireless Adapter. Before going into that, My ISP WhizComms can only sustain speeds of 438Mbps download and 949Mbps upload. I am using a Direct Cat7 Cable connected directly to the Optical modem for my 1Gbps Account. When i tried the same configuration on another 1Gbps ISP (Singtel), my speed was 977Mbps and 949Mbps Upload. I am Perplexed by this great difference in results even through both tests, besides, my Laptop is an Intel i7 2.4Ghz processor with 4GB ram, with a 256 SSD. Even My device driver for the built-in lan card was set as Connect as 1Gbps all the time. My ISP told me it was my laptop's fault. If the fault lies in my laptop, why do I get High Speeds on another ISP Network?

How to test router if its damage/failing? Like Antennas or if Cache is failing etc?

or i could just move in with you linus and we could share all that wifi

Wear I live I only I have one choice for service provider for internet, the highest speed they offer is 5mbs, is it even worth upgrading my router so I can try and have a constant 5mbs through out my house compared to the 3 I currently get in most of my house?

If you want check the speed of your WiFi connection, download the app 'WiFi Network Analyser' (I'm on Android and don't know if iOS has a counterpart). It doesn't use your internet connection to test throughput. I'm getting 866Mbs on my S8+ to my Asus router from 2 meters apart.

Bought a Dlink 890l about a year ago. Flashed it with ddwrt a few months ago. Flashed with stock bios 20 minutes later because beam forming is not a gimic

hehe average speed in perth australia litteraly 300kb/s

what was your ISP speed, router used, and was it hard wired or on wifi when you ran the speed test?

Should I get ride of the router /modem from comcast and used Motorola modem and Asus router?

These segways to ads are becoming ridiculous 😀

0:56 - the most professional line i have ever seen, did you consider promoting your video editor?

Woah! Are those 300+Mbps speeds normal for Canada? Over in Australia we're scrambling for 12Mbps

I have a Netgear Nighthawk 3200AC should I upgrade? I have a 5mb/s connection if that makes any difference.

What about Norton Core, is that a legitimate good router or a gimmicky product?

Linksys EA6900 any good for 1ghz fiber internet?

so what about Cable user's that don't use Wifi, should i upgrade my router even though i have gigabit ethernet ports on both router and device ? i use wired only so does it matter about processer speed or anything like that?

At work we're using Cisco WLCs and APs, I don't see multiple antennas on them and our Macs still work superbly. Are cisco APs better than these routers with 4 antennas?

*Techquickie,* need help: Question: I share my Wi-Fi with my neighbor. And recently I switched/changed my internet provider, which means a new and different Wi-Fi Router... My neighbor told me that with this Router, the internet speed is much slower, and the signal is much worse too. :( Unfortunately, we can't use our own Routers here, or ones from other providers... :( -The previous Router was an N with 433Mbps and ''internal'' antenna(s). -The new one is an AC 866Mbps and two big ''external'' antennas... Why is it not the better Router?? Why the hell is it worse than the old one??? :O Of course it's set on 40Mhz and 80Mhz, that was the first thing I did! Tried different channels too... :| Can you please explain why that is, and if I can fix it somehow?

1:26 Hey Linus. I have an AC1900 router (Netgear R7000) and it says it does 1300mbps on the 5GHz band, but i never get those speeds on AC...i only get around 230mbps through the Wifi. i've troubleshooted and asked technical support at Netgear but they couldn't fix it. Is it an advertising/marketing problem? are manufacturers lying to us? My ISP is giving me 800mbps (I have fiber optic 1Gbps internet)

I just read the comments when the ads pop up, so they keep running in the video. It's my way of saying "Thank you, have your 2 pennies for bringing me this information".

So..... what router/modem would you recommend to buy when you're stuck with an ISP that still use the phone jack?

Thinking about buying my own modem and router, looking at the Docsis 3.1 modem and using my existing Apple AirPort Extreme for the moment and maybe looking at a modern Asus one by summer 2018, any dual band router that you recommend?

One thing that my ISP does that's scummy is sell you a plan with 100 megabit down and 40 up speeds, but they don't even give you a wireless AC router to take advantage of those speeds

What happens when you run a coax cable out of an RF modulator with a video input to a modem and then that signal to a computer

i am in need of some advice. i live in an area that only gets 5mpbs internet so i have no choice. I have a tp link archer c50 router and have 6 people in my home, 2 lapops 2-3 pcs and 4-5 phones running off the wifi. plus when we have guest, the users are even more. i ran a speed test and found i am only getting a download speed of 1.2 mbps. so i was wondering if i should upgrade my current router to a faster one, or configure the router setting to get faster internet, or add anothe router to my home. or is the number of users on it causing the slow internet and there is nothing i can do? any help would be appreciated.

Also, isn't wifi half duplex so you only ever get half of that speed one way?

Can you make a new video explain the mozzila quantum Browser?

Hi techquickie, please help with making video for optimizing windows 10 for music production please. There are lots of videos that show how to but no one really know why. We need your expertise

Just got fiber optic, and a new smart router and I love it! Upgrading is key to enjoying the internet!

Why do I keep getting 'Waiting for Cache' using Chrome? Been trying all sorts of things from the interwebs. I keep getting it. It is frustrating.

Linus want to come to my house and tackle my impossible internet problem. You'd pass out. Literally all my research has not gotten me anywhere

Yo, I have been thinking about this for the past month. My man!

0:35 I'm still using this router because I don't know what I should buy. If more than 5 People surf the web it often crashes and I need to unplug it. any reccomendations?

So I need a router with a coaxal plug on the back, I guess a modem combo? It's for a Verizon network. Already have a Verizon router on the main floor and only have another coaxal line in the basement. The router needs to output fast speeds and will be connected to a switch. Any recommendations? Or do I need a stock Verizon one because Verizon uses moca or something?

Besides your actual internet company plan, a new router can make a night and day difference if your using a Dinosaur. I was using an old one and was mad when I saw I was getting right under TRIPLE download speed when I replaced it.

When I get home from my business trip I'm actually going to go check my router and make sure it's up to date. Right now my internet is 20 megabytes per second download and 4 megabytes per second upload. I'm able to download and play online games I've been wanting to stream myself playing video games I don't know what internet I should use I only have two choices HughesNet or Radio based internet cables out of the question cuz they don't bring the cable lines down my road.

Can't you also post some models in different price points

also remember that wireless N works better in homes with lots of walls or floors in it. AC signal tends to drop off easier than N signal does, and N is still capable of up to 150meg. also, there are still a lot of devices that cant use AC signal at all, so that's another factor

Thank you for this video. Excellently explained

HELP! I have at&t gigapower and I have the Arris nvg599 and it's SUPPOSED to run at gig speed but all im getting is at most 25 mbs right next to the router

I pay for 80Mbps. 2.4Ghz gets over 60Mbps but my 5Ghz wireless is ALWAYS around 10? Even right next to the router-modem combo. Any Ideas to improve it. I'm with BT and have BT Infinity.

So when l test my wifi speed with internet speed test its 100 mbps. But when im downloading a game it doesnt even reach 10 mbps, is there an explanation for this?

What is the difference between Skylake, Kabylake, Coffelake?

I have dial-up internet on the stock AT&T router, I get speeds as low as 15 bps maybe one-day AT%T will bring coaxial to this area but since they have a monopoly im not seeing it anytime soon :(

Guys got a question for y'all. We have a modemrouter which should atleast be capable of delivering 54 mb/s 2.4 Ghz however our download speed is 400 kb/s at cable ! The thing is 5 years old and was constantly used by at least 5 devices ever since. Now my parents are blaming it on the fact we live on the countryside (c'mon 7 kilometer of the centre of a city), but I suggest buying a new router, what do you all think?

820Mbps with cable and WiFi 370Mbps +/- Just with the ISP provided modem/router combo, is there any reason for me to upgrade for more wifi speed?

Is a BT Smart Hub good?

i was thinking of getting the ASUS RT-AC5300 Wireless AC5300 Router but is it worth it?

i have 1 mb/s but the company says they send 10mb/s i need to upgrade?

What do you recommend as a good internet provider and router?

i'm going to dig up your "i upgrade my *relatives' place's wireless internets" video after this. Also, I upgraded my router this year. Finally. The old router was dying every time I transferred files into my backup PC and played video games. No more router burnout

I still use the blue beast

Anyone know what mobile app is best to check wifi speed?

I'm still using Dlink Dir850L and it sucks so bad that my connection keep connect disconnect but I'm using fibre

Thanks Linus! I am located in an area with much WiFi congestion, would shelling out the extra cash for 5 GHz be worth it for me?

I wish tunnelbear ads were as long as that squarespace ad.