are some routers better than others
 

I have a dlink wireless that is also hardwired to two computers. If one of us uploads big files to the server the connection slows to a crawl. Are there routers I can get where that wont happen?

have you restarted the router lately?

yes i have

There is a big difference in the router OS

Get a Linksys (cisco software) or Cisco, and make sure flash it to newest version when you get home

what's the model number of the router?

D-Link DI-524 Wireless 54 Mbps High Speed Router

You get what you pay for... amount of ram, speed of cpu, firmware quality, etc.

I had a problem with a crappy linksys... upgraded it to a D-Link gaming router... I've never had to reboot it since. Runs like a charm.

The router might be giving the uploader priority for some reason. Check inside the admin section to see what's enabled and what isn't. A lot of new routers have all sorts of features that can give priority or limit just about anything that passes through it.

im ordering found it for 49 dollars on amazon

I had a craftsman router, but the motor burned up in it while i was doing some routing on plexiglass. Got a new dewalt router and it hasnt had any problems.

Definitely. Cisco ftw.

I havent had to reboot my linksys wr54g in over 8 months, and for quite a while it had over 30 computers connected to it thru network switches, and then 5 wireless connections.

Thank you for making me laugh :)

Wow, I paid like $200 for mine, and it's the non-wireless version. Gamerlounge or whatever. It can handle a crazy number or port connections, and you can assign priority to any type of traffic you want.

http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/tg...DER&v=gl ance
thanks it looks like a great router

I've had many brands in the past but i got best results with Draytek..they are not the cheapest though but they are like trucks.. robust and always on..
I have a Draytek 2800vgs

Are you on non symmetrical ADSL, eg 256/1500? If so then uploading will impact on the general responsiveness of the link. I was trying to upload several gigs of data but ended up giving in and expressing a couple of USB sticks to my host, because the link became so sluggish when doing anything else...

Haha, I just realised "non symmetrical ADSL" is a pretty silly term... if you know what ADSL stands for...

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I got a Dlink DIR-615 yesterday

I have access to some smartbits network testing gear and I have thought for some time now that it would be a good idea to test and post the performance stats on a bunch of routers. There are two problems though. First, I haven't had tim eto do it yet and second the newest router I have is at least 5 years old.

I have a linksys that I paid 80 for almost two years ago....I can download and upload files while playing xboxlive.....I've had NO problems with it....

However, when I was using this same router when I lived in Puerto Rico, I would ALWAYS have to reset the router but it was the internet connection that was fucked up, not the router.....Now I'm back in the states on a road runner cable joint and it runs like a charm.

i have this router too (524-UP).. you should consider to make an firmware upgrade, then should work ok

This is half price on Amazon right now - works like a charm so far.

http://www.amazon.com/D-Link-DIR-655...46650&sr =1-1

Get an Business/Enterprise router you won't be sorry.

Cisco (not linksys)
SonicWall
Juniper
Netscreen
etc.

Get a cheap-o linksys and switch up to 3rd party firmware.

http://www.dd-wrt.com/

Been very happy with my WRT54GS since switching firmware.

More likely than not, your connection is getting capped, it's not the fault of the router...

yes of course, why would people pay 5k for a cisco when they can get a dlink for 50?
there's a difference, no doubt about it.

Well 5k is definately Enterprise level...but you can get some (SMB - Small Medium Business) routers/firewalls for around 200.00, here are some recommendations.

http://www.cdw.com/shop/products/def...spx?EDC=732219
http://www.cdw.com/shop/products/def...spx?EDC=727738

i been rocking linksys for ever. seem to work fine.

Yes they are fine as in get the job done (most of the time). However he asked if there was a difference and yes there is. That being said Im not sure the router is the source of his problems.

Dready got my dlink gaming router today this thing rocks.

Good news man. :thumbsup