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V_RocKs · 09-19-2012, 09:11 PM

I got FIOS just as soon as it was available in my area. I think it was 2004 or 2005. Going from a model to DSL was sweet. Going from DSL to FIOS was insane!

My GF bought a new printer with the WPS protocol for setting it up easy over wifi and my router didn't have that button. So I called up Verizon and basically told them to give me their most current router since mine was from several contract extensions ago.

The new router came in the mail yesterday. It has two antennas instead of one. It supports several things the old one didn't.

Speed wise this new router seems to handle high traffic loads with several different systems in the house a lot better. On the opposite side of the house from the router my old signal was very poor. Zero to one bar when lucky. Downloading a 300MB file would take about 20 to 40 minutes. Now it takes 4 minutes and the signal strength is 4 bars.

GF's printer set itself up with the WPS protocol. Great experience.

Highly recommend you ask your provider for an equipment upgrade if your equipment is four years old or older.

In order to provide fast speeds a router needs to have a fast CPU. That choppy video you experience on wifi might have more to do with your router than the "connection" speed and/or quality of your connection to the internet.

09-19-2012, 09:11 PM
V_RocKs Damn Right I Kiss Ass! Industry Role: Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Cowtown, USA Posts: 32,405	Tip: How Long Have You Had The Same Broadband Provider Router? I got FIOS just as soon as it was available in my area. I think it was 2004 or 2005. Going from a model to DSL was sweet. Going from DSL to FIOS was insane! My GF bought a new printer with the WPS protocol for setting it up easy over wifi and my router didn't have that button. So I called up Verizon and basically told them to give me their most current router since mine was from several contract extensions ago. The new router came in the mail yesterday. It has two antennas instead of one. It supports several things the old one didn't. Speed wise this new router seems to handle high traffic loads with several different systems in the house a lot better. On the opposite side of the house from the router my old signal was very poor. Zero to one bar when lucky. Downloading a 300MB file would take about 20 to 40 minutes. Now it takes 4 minutes and the signal strength is 4 bars. GF's printer set itself up with the WPS protocol. Great experience. Highly recommend you ask your provider for an equipment upgrade if your equipment is four years old or older. In order to provide fast speeds a router needs to have a fast CPU. That choppy video you experience on wifi might have more to do with your router than the "connection" speed and/or quality of your connection to the internet.