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You can also help out your wireless network by choosing a channel that is as far away from surrounding networks as possible.
For example if your neighbor is using channel 10, you should try using a low channel.
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I think netgear uses "Netgear 2.4 G" for the 2.4 Ghz band and "Netgear Dualband N" for the 5Ghz band. I can't remember exactly what names netgear uses for their wifi since I changed mine a while back. Mine are "Firecracker" for the 2.4 and "Rocket" for the 5, lol. |
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My netgear router is dual band. I have 3 TVs, my son's xbox, and 1 ipad that run through the 5 ghz connection. Most everything else connects through the 2.4 ghz connection or are wired. I personally have not realized any discernible difference between the two wireless connections. One would expect a difference in favor of the 5 ghz (given it is configured correctly for the given usage). Unfortunately I change just about everything I can on the router so that nothing is “out of the box” to help prevent hacking. With that said, I may have changed something prevents me from realizing a true difference between wireless connections.
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First of all, never use a modem router combo, these generally slower than their counter part.Get a dedicated modem and a Linksys router with wireless N/AC capability so you can support speed over 54Mbps. Secondly, on the system that you're doing the test with. Make sure that your wireless adapter isn't A/B/G. You're only limited to 54Mbps with these. Finally, depending on the strength of the wireless signal or if there are any interference, you may not get the 100Mbps advertised. I recommend you looking in to a wireless Power line solution by Linksys. All you need to do is plug the modem in to the source power line hub. Plug any additional wireless hub in rooms of your house. This will ensure 100% signal where ever you go. Thanks |
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Also remember that most ISP's rate their throughput in megabits, while your computer or speed test may be displaying megabytes.
100 Mbps is actually 12.5 MBps. I see people make this mistake all the time. I should clarify by saying it doesn't sound like that's what you're doing, but I'm not sure what tool you're using to verify your speed.
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As for the wireless computer and not being A/B/G, i'm not sure what that means. The wireless card in my dell is an Intel® Dual Band Wireless-AC 7260 + Bluetooth 4.0, if that helps.
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If you're using the one from Cox, it's probably in Mbps to match what they advertise. Even though it's cable, your speeds will depend on how far you are from their trunk, and the number of people you share that connection with. The problems with that aren't as bad as they are with DSL, but it can still suffer if you share with a lot of people.
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