I have recently upgraded my internet cable speed to 20Mbits/sec from 10Mbits/sec and saw NO increase in download speed. After spending alot of time troubleshooting I started thinking about my aging Linksys BEFSR41v2 router and found that it has a 10Mbit WAN limit. Obviously that was my problem. This thing has been rock solid for many years!
So now to my question. What is a good wired router that is rock solid and has decent download speeds. I know that decent download speed is subject and I don't really know what the minimum speed should be. My cable company is only offering 20Mbit for now. I have 5 computers (on average) on my home LAN and will be adding an IP network camera in a couple of days. I would prefer gigabit LAN speed but that is not a deal killer. I am not opposed to a router with fewer ports and uplinking a gigabit switch.
I liked the Linksys RVS4000 but the review by Tim mentioned slow download speeds. I also like the Linksys RV042 but it does not have gigabit LAN. I don't have experience with any other brands so I don't know what to expect from them.
So to summarize what I am looking for:
Rock solid
download speed at least 20Mbit
Need at least 6 LAN ports -or- an available uplink port for switch
Prefer gigabit LAN
Prefer cables plug into back of unit
Price preferable under $150 ($200 max)
Any advice or suggestions?
Thanks! I didn't think this would be such a long post....sorry
So now to my question. What is a good wired router that is rock solid and has decent download speeds. I know that decent download speed is subject and I don't really know what the minimum speed should be. My cable company is only offering 20Mbit for now. I have 5 computers (on average) on my home LAN and will be adding an IP network camera in a couple of days. I would prefer gigabit LAN speed but that is not a deal killer. I am not opposed to a router with fewer ports and uplinking a gigabit switch.
I liked the Linksys RVS4000 but the review by Tim mentioned slow download speeds. I also like the Linksys RV042 but it does not have gigabit LAN. I don't have experience with any other brands so I don't know what to expect from them.
So to summarize what I am looking for:
Rock solid
download speed at least 20Mbit
Need at least 6 LAN ports -or- an available uplink port for switch
Prefer gigabit LAN
Prefer cables plug into back of unit
Price preferable under $150 ($200 max)
Any advice or suggestions?
Thanks! I didn't think this would be such a long post....sorry