Hello everyone.
Apologies for a question that undoubtedly has been asked thousands of times before.
I presently have a D-Link DIR-655 router, which began random (and frequent) disconnects two days ago. The disconnects occur every few minutes, and require a power-down and power-up to 'solve'. Router tech support has been discontinued. I performed a firmware update last year, which was required by my internet provider (a cable company here in Ontario) because of a security flaw with some routers.
Our modem is provided by the cable company, and is an ARRIS TM722 model.
I figure I need a new router, as the cable company 'pinged' the line and said that the modem is working fine.
We have two desktop computers and an all-in-one printer that we want to connect via ethernet cable to the router. Aside from that, we just have our smartphones which connect via wi-fi when in the house.
I am VERY confused about which router to buy. Some articles/forum posts refer to multiple routers in a home network set-up. I don't know what I need in order to provide good wired/wireless connectivity.
At some point in the future we might also try to run Netflix through our television, and I'd like a router that would allow for such a change.
I really appreciate any thoughts/suggestions, as I'd like to get started on this today (I work from home).
Thanks so much.
Apologies for a question that undoubtedly has been asked thousands of times before.
I presently have a D-Link DIR-655 router, which began random (and frequent) disconnects two days ago. The disconnects occur every few minutes, and require a power-down and power-up to 'solve'. Router tech support has been discontinued. I performed a firmware update last year, which was required by my internet provider (a cable company here in Ontario) because of a security flaw with some routers.
Our modem is provided by the cable company, and is an ARRIS TM722 model.
I figure I need a new router, as the cable company 'pinged' the line and said that the modem is working fine.
We have two desktop computers and an all-in-one printer that we want to connect via ethernet cable to the router. Aside from that, we just have our smartphones which connect via wi-fi when in the house.
I am VERY confused about which router to buy. Some articles/forum posts refer to multiple routers in a home network set-up. I don't know what I need in order to provide good wired/wireless connectivity.
At some point in the future we might also try to run Netflix through our television, and I'd like a router that would allow for such a change.
I really appreciate any thoughts/suggestions, as I'd like to get started on this today (I work from home).
Thanks so much.