Modem and Router

[Falcon Speed]

This is the Modem that I have:

http://ww2.cox.com/residential/hamptonroads/support/internet/article.cox?articleId={9f1e5460-6376-11df-ccef-000000000000}

That modem is DOCSIS 3.0 cable modem which I have no idea what the heck that means.

Currently, the router that I have is a Linksys WRT54G. I believe this router is a single band. The only time that I believe that I would need dual band is if I am streaming video from Netflix or whatever. In this case, i am not. The only things that are connected to my router is my PC, Laptop, and Cellphone.

I have tried a "D-Link" N+300 Wireless N Dual Band Router. SpeedTest.net did not show any speed upload or download advantages between those two routers. They came out all most the same at 24 mbps for download.

With that being said, is there a need to upgrade the router to get maximum benefits from the modem?

Thanks

[Steve R Jones]

Did the speed test results show that you're getting close to the speed you're paying for?

Is the Linksys wireless and or do you need wireless?

[Falcon Speed]

Thanks for the fast response.

Both tests showed 24 mbps for download and 7 mbps for upload. I am on cable, not DSL.

Yes, I do need wireless. My current router is wireless.

I am just confuse with the "G" vs. "N" band and the DOCSIS 3.0 and if there is any benefits of upgrading the router.

[Midknyte]

I am just confuse with the "G" vs. "N" band

Actually the bands would be the 2.4GHz and 5GHz. G and N are not bands.

http://compnetworking.about.com/od/w...d-wireless.htm

24Mbps is still lower than 54, so you wouldn't see a gain by going to a N router. You would notice the speed difference when transferring files between computers on your LAN.

[Train]

Are you paying for the 54 Mbps? If not then your speed is right. Now should you be paying for the 54, power cycle the modem so it will pick up the firmware for the higher speed.

[Falcon Speed]

Are you paying for the 54 Mbps? If not then your speed is right. Now should you be paying for the 54, power cycle the modem so it will pick up the firmware for the higher speed.

Thanks, I get what you are saying. If it is 24mbps, then why even bother upgrading if it can't reach beyond 54mbps. Makes sense to me Train.

Thanks MidKnyte for the clarification on Dual.

[falcon2000]

Hey Falcon, you still haven't told us what speed you are paying for.
But let's say, you are paying for:

1) 25mbps
Your tested speed of 24 is, obviously, right on and nothing needs to be done.

2) 25+ to 50mbps
Theoretically, your G router is able to cover that but in reality you will see much less. So your tested speed of 24 is still ok but on the low end. Changing to a N router (along with N wifi adapter) should give you more speed.

3) 50+
You should definitely change to a N router (and wifi adapter).

This is, of course, assuming that there is no problem on COX's end and the line is really delivering what you are paying for to begin with.