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Trevor
We have a Belkin N450 Router. We have at least 10 Devices connected and the Router can handle it, we want to buy a new one of upgrade it. We have a Computer, 2 Ipads, 3 Iphones/Ipod, Xbox, Kindle Fire. What would you recommend.
Answer
Upgrading the router will not improve your Internet connection.
How fast is your Internet connection?
You can measure your Internet speed here: http://speedtest.net
That being said,
A wireless router connects two separate networks and manages the traffic between them.
In most home network applications the router connects your local group of computers and devices known as the LAN with the Internet, commonly called the WAN or Wide Area Network.
For example, If you have a 5 Mbps Internet connection, the maximum shared Internet bandwidth available to all of the devices connected to the router will be 5 Mbps.
Any bandwidth others users or devices on your connection are using will be deducted from the total WAN (Internet) bandwidth that is available to you.
If you have a 5 Mbps Internet connection and one user is utilizing 4 Mbps of the bandwidth to stream a Netflix movie, that only leaves 1 Mbps for all of the rest of the users on the LAN.
In simple terms, the more users you have the more speed will be required. Streaming video, such as Netflix and Hulu require a lot of bandwidth. Here are the minimum recommendations from Netflix. https://support.netflix.com/en/node/306
Many people would be likely be surprised at how many active connections their wireless router has. I have dozens. cell phones, tablets, iPods, game consoles, laptops, desktops, ROKU boxes, Internet enabled devices such as TVs and audio receivers, and the list goes on.
Fast wireless routers and connections are designed to stream large files on your LAN quickly. The high speed routers permit fast transfer of files between devices connected to your LAN, however WAN speed is still limited by your ISP. The only way to Improve your Internet speed is to upgrade your plan or switch to a faster ISP.
If you still want to upgrade for other reasons other than Internet speed,
It pretty much comes down to what features you want and how much you want to spend.
As far as the brand goes, the brand is not as important as the model. Some manufacturers release a good model but the next is crap. I would look at the Amazon reviews of models that interest you. Even if you don't buy from Amazon the reviews will tell you a lot about which models to avoid. Look for at least 15 or more reviews with a 4 star or better rating. Read a few and see if they sound like the particular model will work for your application.
For under $50, this Medialink is the most popular and highly reviewed model. http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00A3YN0Z0/ref=as_li_ss_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=B00A3YN0Z0&linkCode=as2&tag=excharge-20
If you want to spend a little more, many routers support "Dual Band". http://www.amazon.com/s/?_encoding=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=390957&keywords=dual%20band%20router&linkCode=ur2&qid=1374595143&rh=n%3A172282%2Cn%3A541966%2Cn%3A300189%2Ck%3Adual%20band%20router%2Cp_72%3A1248879011&rnid=1248877011&tag=excharge-20
Dual band routers have multiple wireless radios enabling broadcast on the 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz bands simultaneously. Using the 5 GHz band cuts down on interference from cordless phones and microwave ovens.. Not all devices can use the 5 GHz frequency. Many laptops and other devices only operate at 2.4 GHz. Thus the need for dual band routers.
In any case,
You should try to centrally locate your wireless router or gateway up high and away from dense walls and electrical and 2.4 GHz wireless interference such as microwave ovens, cordless phones, baby monitors, etc.
Wireless signals, including 2.4 and 5 GHz, are affected by many factors including distance, wall density, electrical interference, directional antenna range, etc.
All of these factors will affect your actual wireless range. As wireless connection quality varies the connection speeds are renegotiated. The WLAN connection may start at 150 Mbps and end up at less than 10 Mbps or drop entirely.
Your best bet is always a direct Ethernet connection to the router, especially for fixed devices that don't need mobility. Ethernet is unaffected by wireless interference and will give you a rock solid, stable network connection.
Good Luck...
Upgrading the router will not improve your Internet connection.
How fast is your Internet connection?
You can measure your Internet speed here: http://speedtest.net
That being said,
A wireless router connects two separate networks and manages the traffic between them.
In most home network applications the router connects your local group of computers and devices known as the LAN with the Internet, commonly called the WAN or Wide Area Network.
For example, If you have a 5 Mbps Internet connection, the maximum shared Internet bandwidth available to all of the devices connected to the router will be 5 Mbps.
Any bandwidth others users or devices on your connection are using will be deducted from the total WAN (Internet) bandwidth that is available to you.
If you have a 5 Mbps Internet connection and one user is utilizing 4 Mbps of the bandwidth to stream a Netflix movie, that only leaves 1 Mbps for all of the rest of the users on the LAN.
In simple terms, the more users you have the more speed will be required. Streaming video, such as Netflix and Hulu require a lot of bandwidth. Here are the minimum recommendations from Netflix. https://support.netflix.com/en/node/306
Many people would be likely be surprised at how many active connections their wireless router has. I have dozens. cell phones, tablets, iPods, game consoles, laptops, desktops, ROKU boxes, Internet enabled devices such as TVs and audio receivers, and the list goes on.
Fast wireless routers and connections are designed to stream large files on your LAN quickly. The high speed routers permit fast transfer of files between devices connected to your LAN, however WAN speed is still limited by your ISP. The only way to Improve your Internet speed is to upgrade your plan or switch to a faster ISP.
If you still want to upgrade for other reasons other than Internet speed,
It pretty much comes down to what features you want and how much you want to spend.
As far as the brand goes, the brand is not as important as the model. Some manufacturers release a good model but the next is crap. I would look at the Amazon reviews of models that interest you. Even if you don't buy from Amazon the reviews will tell you a lot about which models to avoid. Look for at least 15 or more reviews with a 4 star or better rating. Read a few and see if they sound like the particular model will work for your application.
For under $50, this Medialink is the most popular and highly reviewed model. http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00A3YN0Z0/ref=as_li_ss_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=B00A3YN0Z0&linkCode=as2&tag=excharge-20
If you want to spend a little more, many routers support "Dual Band". http://www.amazon.com/s/?_encoding=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=390957&keywords=dual%20band%20router&linkCode=ur2&qid=1374595143&rh=n%3A172282%2Cn%3A541966%2Cn%3A300189%2Ck%3Adual%20band%20router%2Cp_72%3A1248879011&rnid=1248877011&tag=excharge-20
Dual band routers have multiple wireless radios enabling broadcast on the 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz bands simultaneously. Using the 5 GHz band cuts down on interference from cordless phones and microwave ovens.. Not all devices can use the 5 GHz frequency. Many laptops and other devices only operate at 2.4 GHz. Thus the need for dual band routers.
In any case,
You should try to centrally locate your wireless router or gateway up high and away from dense walls and electrical and 2.4 GHz wireless interference such as microwave ovens, cordless phones, baby monitors, etc.
Wireless signals, including 2.4 and 5 GHz, are affected by many factors including distance, wall density, electrical interference, directional antenna range, etc.
All of these factors will affect your actual wireless range. As wireless connection quality varies the connection speeds are renegotiated. The WLAN connection may start at 150 Mbps and end up at less than 10 Mbps or drop entirely.
Your best bet is always a direct Ethernet connection to the router, especially for fixed devices that don't need mobility. Ethernet is unaffected by wireless interference and will give you a rock solid, stable network connection.
Good Luck...
List of Items needed for a newborn baby?
NATASHA MA
Im 7 mths pregnant n i wanna start buying items before my son is born plz help also items ill be needing for when IM at the hospital
Answer
For home:
Bassinet/cot
Monitor
Night light
Stroller
Car seat
Lots of blankets
Cot sheets and mattress protectors
Towels/ face towels
Nappies
Wipes
Baby bath + bath seat
Bouncer
Formula if you need
Pacifiers
Teething toys
Buy very little smaller sized clothes, just basic onesies. They grow too quick.
Not too many toys at first they just don't play with them in the first few months.
Breast pads and lots of them
Maternity pads and plenty of them
Maternity bras, have quite a few spares too!
For hospital:
Clothes for baby 2-3 sets of clothes + Beanie + socks (usually only need clothes to take baby home unless you dont want to use the hospitals baby clothes)
Blanket to take baby home in
Diapers to take baby home in
Formula if not planning to breast feed
Maternity bras
Breast pads
Clothes for yourself, comfortable and baggy shirts that give easy access to your breasts
Dressing gown and slippers
Your comfy nanna undies, after giving birth vaginally you bleed a LOT after.
Maternity pads or super sanitary pads
Other toiletries, shampoo, toothbrush toothpaste, deodorant, hairbrush, lip balm anything you need to feel comfortable
Your favourite pillow
A good book or something else that can entertain you while only having one hand to use, iPad or an iPod. I didn't sleep the first 48 hours after my daughter was born.
Snacks
For home:
Bassinet/cot
Monitor
Night light
Stroller
Car seat
Lots of blankets
Cot sheets and mattress protectors
Towels/ face towels
Nappies
Wipes
Baby bath + bath seat
Bouncer
Formula if you need
Pacifiers
Teething toys
Buy very little smaller sized clothes, just basic onesies. They grow too quick.
Not too many toys at first they just don't play with them in the first few months.
Breast pads and lots of them
Maternity pads and plenty of them
Maternity bras, have quite a few spares too!
For hospital:
Clothes for baby 2-3 sets of clothes + Beanie + socks (usually only need clothes to take baby home unless you dont want to use the hospitals baby clothes)
Blanket to take baby home in
Diapers to take baby home in
Formula if not planning to breast feed
Maternity bras
Breast pads
Clothes for yourself, comfortable and baggy shirts that give easy access to your breasts
Dressing gown and slippers
Your comfy nanna undies, after giving birth vaginally you bleed a LOT after.
Maternity pads or super sanitary pads
Other toiletries, shampoo, toothbrush toothpaste, deodorant, hairbrush, lip balm anything you need to feel comfortable
Your favourite pillow
A good book or something else that can entertain you while only having one hand to use, iPad or an iPod. I didn't sleep the first 48 hours after my daughter was born.
Snacks
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