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After reading the thread about the "best" router out there, and looking at Tom's Hardware (TH) networking tests, I noticed that my router is probably pretty outdated.
For instance, on this "benchmarking" TH performed, my router (Linksys BEFSX41) put out 17mbps, which was pretty much near the bottom. There seemed to be MANY other routers out there pulling 100+.
So I was thinking it was time for a new router. However, then I thought, I have Road Runner's premium package, which is 8 Mb/s. So technically speaking, would this mean then that I'm NOT even pushing my router? Or is the WAN to LAN 17mbps different from my RR connection of 8mbps?
Basically, would I be wasting money if I bought one of todays "premium" routers if my connection is simply 8 Mbps?
Then again, I host a ventrilo server for a max of 4 clients . . . would a newer/better router help with either performance or bandwidth "management" as I usually host Vent while gaming . . .?
What about for simultaneous connections, such as BitTorrent? Often times when a patch comes out which is greater than 100-150mbs (such as BF2's 1.3), I'll turn to BT as I usually find it's faster. However, would a lot of connections from seeders or leechers require better bandwidth management or a beefier processor within the router? Or would I see no increase in speed as it's all limited by my connection?
Lastly, what role would my nic card play in this? I'm simply using the Marvel integrated Nic on my DFI motherboard. Is that fine with handling all of the above?
Any suggestions on what would allow me to get the most out of my 8mb/s connection is appreciated! I definitely want to make use of what I pay for!
Thank you!
For instance, on this "benchmarking" TH performed, my router (Linksys BEFSX41) put out 17mbps, which was pretty much near the bottom. There seemed to be MANY other routers out there pulling 100+.
So I was thinking it was time for a new router. However, then I thought, I have Road Runner's premium package, which is 8 Mb/s. So technically speaking, would this mean then that I'm NOT even pushing my router? Or is the WAN to LAN 17mbps different from my RR connection of 8mbps?
Basically, would I be wasting money if I bought one of todays "premium" routers if my connection is simply 8 Mbps?
Then again, I host a ventrilo server for a max of 4 clients . . . would a newer/better router help with either performance or bandwidth "management" as I usually host Vent while gaming . . .?
What about for simultaneous connections, such as BitTorrent? Often times when a patch comes out which is greater than 100-150mbs (such as BF2's 1.3), I'll turn to BT as I usually find it's faster. However, would a lot of connections from seeders or leechers require better bandwidth management or a beefier processor within the router? Or would I see no increase in speed as it's all limited by my connection?
Lastly, what role would my nic card play in this? I'm simply using the Marvel integrated Nic on my DFI motherboard. Is that fine with handling all of the above?
Any suggestions on what would allow me to get the most out of my 8mb/s connection is appreciated! I definitely want to make use of what I pay for!
Thank you!