As i just got a new modem from my ISP setup the other day after finding out from a notice they sent me about 'increased' speeds in my area, etc etc and how my old modem may not b able to utilize them, well first i ran a speedtest to check and figured since i was already debating some additions to my network n such at home.
As to my setup. Currently my pc is hardwired to the net, well Via a wireless router. I have a ps3 and 360 as well as occasional 3dsxl/Vita/psp wifi access, another pc on the other side of the home, my phone when i use the wifi on it , and a rarely used laptop. The only thing hardwired in currently is my main pc.
The router is a Linksys, though at this poin it is quite old, which also brings me to one of the key things I'm looking for input on. Its a Wireless G router.
I only recently started looking into the differences between G and N on wireless routers, its my "highly uneducated" impression thus far that N is for the most part superior in security, signal strength/range and stability/speed over G? Am I gathering this much correct so far?
If this is true, this also has me curious if whether using Cat6 ethernet cables for any or all of the following; Main pc connection(currently connected via Cat5e to router/modem) 360, and/or ps3 would provide faster/stabler speeds/connection vs upgrading the to a wireless N router or along with upgrading to a Wireless N for the sake of boosting the connection with the pc on the other side of the home as it has currently low signal strength via wireless connection to the router currently.
Since my ps3 is going to likely see an increased usage for constant online access since my gf will be using it to play FFXIV when it comes back out*random cheers* i figured id look into making sure ive got the best/stable net access going as i can using any of the above mentioned ideas.
Hopefully the post is mostly understandable, networking is definitely not my strong point lol.
Thanks in advance to anyone with advice.
As to my setup. Currently my pc is hardwired to the net, well Via a wireless router. I have a ps3 and 360 as well as occasional 3dsxl/Vita/psp wifi access, another pc on the other side of the home, my phone when i use the wifi on it , and a rarely used laptop. The only thing hardwired in currently is my main pc.
The router is a Linksys, though at this poin it is quite old, which also brings me to one of the key things I'm looking for input on. Its a Wireless G router.
I only recently started looking into the differences between G and N on wireless routers, its my "highly uneducated" impression thus far that N is for the most part superior in security, signal strength/range and stability/speed over G? Am I gathering this much correct so far?
If this is true, this also has me curious if whether using Cat6 ethernet cables for any or all of the following; Main pc connection(currently connected via Cat5e to router/modem) 360, and/or ps3 would provide faster/stabler speeds/connection vs upgrading the to a wireless N router or along with upgrading to a Wireless N for the sake of boosting the connection with the pc on the other side of the home as it has currently low signal strength via wireless connection to the router currently.
Since my ps3 is going to likely see an increased usage for constant online access since my gf will be using it to play FFXIV when it comes back out*random cheers* i figured id look into making sure ive got the best/stable net access going as i can using any of the above mentioned ideas.
Hopefully the post is mostly understandable, networking is definitely not my strong point lol.
Thanks in advance to anyone with advice.
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