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Old 11-19-2010, 06:50 AM   #6
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Default Re: Which Router?

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Originally Posted by Starz26 View Post
What are you using for you internet connection? Many of the modems can be had with a built in router...

With that said, you can do one of several things:

buy an inexpensive 4 port ethernet hub and put it between your rounter and other devices (acts just like a USB hub and give you more ports)

get a new router - if you go this route, the big thing to make sure you get is a gigabit router 1Gb/s. While you may not use this now it will provide expandability as many newer devices are coming with 10/100/1000 ports. Balance this with the cost / need though..

If you do not need wireless do not worry about it. As for G or N, the only N device I have is my router, lol.....none of my other wireless devices support N so for me it does not matter.
Your first question shows what I know. I was thinking that a Router and modem were one in the same thing.

At this time, I have a Qwest DSL modem (Actiontec model GT701) that has only 1 ethernet outlet in back.

There will be times when the computer and TV will be used at the same time. With that being said, will any of these options give me better, or worse performance than the others?

Thanks for your help.
Ken
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