Are you sure you require an upgraded router?
Are you sure you require an upgraded router?
Hello everyone, I’m moving to a new internet service provider (Virgin Media) and expect speeds near 300Mbps. I’m planning to upgrade my router for better WiFi range and additional features. My setup includes a NAS, most home devices use Ethernet, and only a few phones, an iPad, and an Amazon Alexa are connected wirelessly. The existing hub works in modem mode, which is fine. I have a couple of 14 Ethernet devices and was considering the Netgear X6S (tri-band 4000Mbps). I prefer its dual Gigabit ports and aggregation over the X6, but it’s only dual band at 2600Mbps and costs £129.99. I’m unsure if adding the extra band and port features from the X6S would be worthwhile since I mainly use Ethernet. Would it really make a difference? Thanks!
For items such as these, your Ethernet setup will perform consistently no matter the model you select. The purchase is mainly driven by enhanced Wi-Fi features that could provide greater bandwidth for handling more devices simultaneously. Are you using several clients with your NAS?
If you're not actively using your devices to interfere with the Wi-Fi signal, I recommend checking the ISP-provided router setup first and then making adjustments as needed for better coverage. For Ethernet connections, having a solid switch or two should suffice unless you specifically need more range. Of course, if you want a different setup, a new router might be worth considering, though the impact on your wired devices is likely minimal.
Sure, I understand it wouldn't impact the Ethernet setup. Anything relying on my NAS stays on the same network. Probably just a waste of money. Virgin Hub should work fine for the phones. All Ethernet traffic goes straight to a 24Port Gigabit Linksys Switch, so I'm confident the connection is secure.
The main idea is that in LA, no single client will experience 2Gbit/s. It works best for handling tasks in parallel with several clients, but you'll only get about 1Gbit/s at any one time.