Question: Does a better router improve internet speed? Answer: Sometimes. It depends. It’s complicated! Allow me to elaborate… There are at least three factors that impact someone’s perception of how fast or slow an internet connection is. To help make my point, think of your internet connection as a pipeline.… Continue reading
For those with a 75Mbps Internet connection, it is important to buy a high performance router that is able to keep up with your speedy Internet service. After all, 75Mbps is substantially faster than 46Mbps, which is the worldwide average Internet bitrate for fixed broadband as calculated by Ookla, one… Continue reading
Looking for the best router for 100Mbps Internet? If you have a 100Mbps internet connection, you are ahead of most people in terms of broadband speed. True, there are some services that go much faster (usually up to 1 Gigabit per second, which is 10 times the speed of 100Mpbs).… Continue reading
I’m sure you’ll agree with me when I say this: Finding a good Wi-Fi router is hard. I mean, there are so many different brands, models, technologies, and standards to think about, it’s enough to make your head spin. On top of that, few things are as frustrating as when… Continue reading
You are decluttering the electronics bin and remember that old router that you forgot to recycle. You begin to wonder… Electronics resale value falls notoriously fast and it often makes more sense to repurpose or recycle equipment versus selling. Does this old router have any use? Is there any reason… Continue reading
All routers need to be rebooted from time to time – it’s just just a fact of life. Unfortunately, consumer-grade home routers typically need to be rebooted more frequently due to the lower grade engineering and manufacturing that goes into them compared to their business/provider-grade counterparts. It can be very… Continue reading
The need for speed If you are part of the small percentage of Americans that are lucky enough to live in a Google Fiber coverage area, you may be wondering, what is the best router to buy for use with your new Google Fiber service? After all, if you are… Continue reading
The best channel for your wireless router is the one that has the least amount of interference on it. Strictly speaking, all channels are the same. Lower channels don’t have more bandwidth than higher channels or vise-versa. In other words, if you were all alone on a desert island and… Continue reading
Camping in an RV is a great way to relax, vacation, and see the countryside. Let’s be honest though – most of us want to stay connected to the outside world, even while we are camping. After all, people buy or rent RV’s because they want to enjoy some… Continue reading
Have Charter Spectrum Internet service at your home or business and looking to pair it with the best router? Have no fear – we are going to break down the best routers available so you can make an informed decision and get the best “bang for your buck”. About Charter… Continue reading