Check your current setup to see if an upgrade is necessary.
Check your current setup to see if an upgrade is necessary.
At home I’m the only one with my mum. My current router is the technicolor tg589vac v2 from my ISP. The internet speed here is fast, but I’m starting to feel slow. I’m considering upgrading and am unsure if it’s worth it. I can’t move the router, so I’m worried about wasting money on a new one. I’m thinking about switching to the ASUS RT-AX82U, but I have no experience with routers and don’t know what works best for me. My house has solid walls—hard to tell if they’re real or fake. Can you offer some advice?
It might take a while before it runs smoothly again. I’m considering getting a new router, but after speaking with my ISP for hours they said it was probably an issue with me. They suggested contacting an ICT specialist, but I don’t want to spend money on that right now.
These issues haven't affected me personally. My internet at home has remained stable for four years, yet suddenly it's become less reliable.
In that scenario, consider switching to another router. The one you chose works but is somewhat costly. It might be better to use a mesh network such as Google WiFi to prevent relying on powerline. You can purchase used first-generation access points at reasonable prices on eBay.
If Technicolor is an ISP-provided tool, it must deliver the rate you’re billed for. This is part of your agreement; you remain dependent on their hardware. Swapping out your router without first checking if the issue lies with you or theirs can confuse matters since you’ll be using different gear that may not guarantee ideal performance. Also, speed checks over powerline aren’t a reliable indicator of your router’s actual performance due to constant electrical interference. You should conduct the test directly from the Technicolor device on a stable network connection. By the way, what kind of internet service do you have? And double-check the speeds you’re paying for against what you’re receiving. If an old invoice lacks speed details, look up the ISP’s offerings online.
WiFi typically functions as expected, but when multiple devices share the same channel, performance can drop. You likely checked both WiFi and powerline connections during slowdowns to confirm simultaneous issues. It’s important to verify wired connections briefly, even temporarily, to determine if the problem lies with the router or the network medium. Remember, ISP-provided speeds represent the best scenario; higher speeds may experience more fluctuations during busy times due to other users. Periodic slowdowns could stem from the ISP and are usually within their normal range unless stated otherwise.