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Ok - to start:
I'm as tech crippled as a person my age should be. I don't understand a lot of terminology on PC stuff and what should be basic tasks tend to take way too long and frustrate me.
My upload/download speeds are HORRIBLE. I think part is my service. I'm hoping part is also my modem / router.
I just got a high end Alienware Alpha i7 model. Hearthstone is taking almost 3 hours to download (about same as my last PC). Was really hoping the fast processor was going to help me out.
I have a 7 yo router/modem combo. I don't know the difference in a router and a modem. I think I need them both, so prefer a combo unit to minimize connections and hardware.
My internet service is 5mbps. (this is the highest available in my area).
My router / modem is a:
Netgear N150
*Wireless N150 - All-in-one幽igh Speed ADSL2+ Modem (built-in) speeds up to 150Mbps
Security - (WPA/WPA2猶SK) and WEP
Four (4) 10/100 Ethernet ports
My question is this:
If I buy a different router/modem - will it improve my performance? Or is my 5mbps going to kill me no matter what?
If it can improve it - what sort of things am I looking for?
Thanks
I'm as tech crippled as a person my age should be. I don't understand a lot of terminology on PC stuff and what should be basic tasks tend to take way too long and frustrate me.
My upload/download speeds are HORRIBLE. I think part is my service. I'm hoping part is also my modem / router.
I just got a high end Alienware Alpha i7 model. Hearthstone is taking almost 3 hours to download (about same as my last PC). Was really hoping the fast processor was going to help me out.
I have a 7 yo router/modem combo. I don't know the difference in a router and a modem. I think I need them both, so prefer a combo unit to minimize connections and hardware.
My internet service is 5mbps. (this is the highest available in my area).
My router / modem is a:
Netgear N150
*Wireless N150 - All-in-one幽igh Speed ADSL2+ Modem (built-in) speeds up to 150Mbps
Security - (WPA/WPA2猶SK) and WEP
Four (4) 10/100 Ethernet ports
My question is this:
If I buy a different router/modem - will it improve my performance? Or is my 5mbps going to kill me no matter what?
If it can improve it - what sort of things am I looking for?
Thanks