walt178 wrote:
MCZFilms wrote:So i just need the actual power cable for the new router and then I can just hook it up via coax to get basically faster speeds and longer range right?
Not quite. The default mode for that router (at least the ones I've seen) is Compatibility Mode (802.11 b/g/n). With compatibility mode you will not get full "n" speed. You need to go into your router's wireless settings and change it to : Performance Mode (802.11n).
If you have any "g" devices on your network, they will not work once you go to Performance Mode. If you have "g" devices and want to take advantage of "n" capability, you will need to follow viafax999's suggestion of bridge mode.
Alright, so as long as I replace my old one with the new router i'll get better speeds correct? Cause i'm thinking of just replacing my old router with the new one (The router with the red line on it dual band) I may get an extender in the future (Airport Express/Extreme to get extra range)
Now to be safe I'll probably be in Compatibility mode.. Cause here's wha devicest we have in our house.
2 MacBook Pro's 2009 and 2011
1 Windows 8 Dell Desktop 2012
All iPhone 5's or newer and a Galaxy Note 2.
As long as we get better speed than 20mb/s then that's fine. Cause YouTube is lagging and browsing online sometimes is just a huge lag.