Should I buy Asus RT-N56U

[jayt101]

Currently, I'm still on DSL and I get an average of 4 Mbps as reported by speedtest.net (I realize I should get with the times and jump to cable, but thats beside the point). I have a D-link router, which I got for free from a friend and retails about $20 at bestbuy. Wireless range is horrendous on it so its time for an upgrade.

I'm thinking of the ASUS RT-N56U router due to its dualband capabilities. My question is, should I invest over $100 on a router when I only have DSL? Would it be worth the upgrade? Other than the wi-fi range, will I notice any noticeable difference in speed?

Thanks

 

[JackMDS]

Whatever you get when you are connected to your current system with network cable is the DSL Speed. You will not get more by changing a Router.

As for the Wireless its Speed has nothing to do with the DSL. If a network cable connection provides much better Speed, then you need a better Wireless Router.

 

[zCypher]

Whatever you get when you are connected to your current system with network cable is the DSL Speed. You will not get more by changing a Router.

As for the Wireless its Speed has nothing to do with the DSL. If a network cable connection provides much better Speed, then you need a better Wireless Router.

Exactly. If your DSL connection is giving you 4mbps, then you will get a maximum of 4mbps on wireless no matter what wireless router you buy. I assume you know this. It then becomes a question of, is it worth it to you to spend that money to extend the range of your wireless signal?

If the current range or wireless performance is a major issue for you, I'd say upgrade. Otherwise why bother? What speed did your internet provider say your line qualifies for? If much higher than 4mbps, you might want to make sure you don't have a microfilter attached to the modem (and do have one on any other device), aren't using a long or coiled up phone cable from the modem to phone jack, etc.

Also, if you haven't spoken with your ISP in a while, it wouldn't hurt to give them a call and see if higher speeds are possible. I wouldn't necessarily say that getting cable is "getting with the times", there are times when DSL is good/bad and likewise for cable.

Hope this helps.