das_stig :
With it being an older budget model, what could be slowing it down is the CPU and the amount of memory, the 100M/Bit ports should be than enough the handle data stream from your cable connection.
You could try replacing the stock firmware with DD-WRT, as it has a lighter CPU load than stock.
But my advice, invest in one of the new 802.11AC routers if you have the cash, they can out perform wired connections. Asus RT-AC66U is currently the best.
das_stig:
Thanks for the response. I thought maybe it was related to the router's throughput because it is the only "old" item, and when the cable from the router to the Tivo is disconnected, the Netflix movie keeps playing for several more seconds, so I think you are right, and the router's CPU and memory buffer must be full and choking.
I will check out the new 802.11AC routers, especially the Asus model you identified. I looked at the category, and one commenter noted that he was hesitant to adopt the technology because it had not yet been ratified as a true standard. That doesn't bother me much. Most of my devices, except iPhone and iPad, are wired through the router so I would be looking primarily for better throughput through the wired connections.
Would a router which supports Gigabit ports, even with older technology, with a bigger memory buffer, be as good in my situation? I am wondering whether I could tradeoff AC for N since my current wireless devices only support N anyway, and get a better bang for my buck with an older router which provides such faster throughput through the wired connectors. If so, could you recommend some or at least inform me as to how I might go about identifying the specs which would be relevant.
Thanks a lot
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