Newbie here. Please help! Router upgrade? Internet connection.

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Cosmin Ciulin

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Hiya, I have been getting really poor internet connection. My isp is TalkTalk, I know is the worst but also the best priced and valued network in UK. They gave me their ISP router which has little WiFi range. Router that came is D-Link DSL 3780 ADSL2+. I have no clue about any internet terms like ADSL2+ so please try not to use terms like this but explain the benefit etc.

So I want a more reliable and less ping. I have a little problems with my internet cable being half cut and chopped. I have 2% package loss and a normal ping of 55ms which is normal but I never had more than 0% package loss.

Straight to the question then. Will a router improve internet connection? I don't care about WiFi speeds and range. I also learnt a new term, bandwidth. So I have a speed of 6-7mbps max download speed but if I don't have enough bandwidth the speed is useless? How will a better or more expensive router make a difference? When downloading I only download a maximum of 1mbps. I don't have fibre optic, not available in my area yet.

Also check this: http://www.pcworld.com/article/2056140/ditch-your-isps-modem-and-change-your-internet-experience-forever.html
Is this true or they just made it to make buy new routers from them?

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Your network connection (WiFi, Ethernet, DSL - whatever) has only one important (for you) parameter - speed, that is, how many bytes per second you can transmit or receive.

With misearable 6mbps, any five-year old router will do (even the BS bundled with your service).

If you want low ping (this seems to be important in those online games) - don't torrent, don't Netflix at the same time. Make sure all phonesets in the house are connected thru filters.

A new router could improve a millisecond or two, as well as a new modem, but that's it.
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Alabalcho

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What you got is combo (ADSL) Modem and router. The "slow" part is your connection with the ISP, not the internal connection.

If you want better router / WiFi coverare, you will have to buy separate modem and router.

Why you decided that if you have 6mbps "speed" you don't have "bandwidth"?
 
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I don't really know. Honestly what I think of internet is more like electricity where the is Voltage (Download speed) and Amps aka current (Bandwidth). Can someone tell me if this is true or not? I would like to know what does a router do? Look at NETGEAR Nighthawk AC1900 box. It says that it boosts your bandwidth, speed, connection... everything. What is the difference between modems? Why does it even have a processor? Surely if I buy a modem with a good processor is better than one which has a cheap processor. Please help, it is like I'm stuck in space.
 
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Alabalcho

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Your network connection (WiFi, Ethernet, DSL - whatever) has only one important (for you) parameter - speed, that is, how many bytes per second you can transmit or receive.

With misearable 6mbps, any five-year old router will do (even the BS bundled with your service).

If you want low ping (this seems to be important in those online games) - don't torrent, don't Netflix at the same time. Make sure all phonesets in the house are connected thru filters.

A new router could improve a millisecond or two, as well as a new modem, but that's it.
 
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Thank you very much Sir. So basically, for such extreme slow speed I do not need higher bandwidth or router etc... Before like couple years ago the ISP's router which has a modem inside too was getting older and became unreliable meaning it will lose connection and just degrade compare to a new one. When ever we asked the ISP for a new router(with modem) the connection was much improved and certainly see a difference somewhere around medium to high. Thank you any very much for helping me, but is there is difference seen between an old router and a new router? If I don't need a new router how can I improve my speed legally or illegally? My area doesn't support fibre optic yet, despite living in London!!
 
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Alabalcho

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I live ten miles from Apple/Intel/Cisco HQs, and don't have fiber either ;)

Check with eg speedtest.net whether you get the speed you're paying for (that is, if your plan is for 6mbps, you should get at least five). Complain to the ISP if you cannot get it - they could find alternative phone pairs between them and you to deliver better service.
 
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