I need to show my neighbor this so I get better internet.

When the speed test he does in 2017 is over 300x faster then what I can get in 2020....

2:24 i thought that was me until i remembered that's an old sound from like windows 7

Ever since I added a fan to my home networking gear, I have not needed to reset my router in over three years. The products are designed to die, they have no cooling, the heat sinks they do have aren't even applied to all the right components. So it's worth noting that I had added some that were meant for Raspberry Pi devices. My old TP-Link Archer D7 still works like it did right out of the box. I think it would be cool (no pun intended) to see you guys mod a home router or two and test them compared to one without added cooling.

I usually get a new router after five years of age. Not only is the hardware refresh good for the reasons Linus mentioned , unless you're running 3rd party firmware, you'll stop getting patches and security updates. Depending on your situation you may want to do it more often than that too. Even Ethernet connections can benefit from newer router hardware too. That processing bottleneck will slow those down as well.

Have to tell a funny story: My grandmother lives in the middle of basically no where. She has internet that comes through the phone line that maxes out at 0.3 mbps download around 3am. Verizon coverage is spotty, and she had a router that supported 54mbps maximum. She would not listen to me and bought a $200 WiFi router that has 3 antennas as opposed to two. She thought that this would greatly improve her connection speed. Surprise! It didn’t But she wouldn’t listen when I said that it would be best to no waste her money. Moral of the story: Your grandchildren probably know more about technology than you do.

I've trained myself to press Ctrl-W each time I start hearing "Speaking of..."

I get 3mbps download speeds but thankfully I’m getting upgraded to fiber this Thursday.

the slowest part of my network is actually my hdd lol

My wife is trying to find her way through traffic, so which way should I router?

Can you do a video giving recommendations as to what brand of routers to look fo when upgrading since some cable companies like Comcast say that not all routers are compatible

I was using a cheap Belkin N300 modem/router and found that, as the household list of devices grew, it was having an increasingly tough time keeping up. I still have it as an emergency hot-swap to maintain basic connectivity but my primary modem/router is now a D-Link DSL-2900AL "Viper" which dramatically increased both network speed and reliability.

Would love to see a video on how beam forming works 😃

4:12 My older sister threw that one away when they bought Asus Lyra 🙄😲 Did they not mesh everything together in their 500m² house? Nope. Just threw it the basement, so I asked if I could take it and she said "sure, no problem." If she doesn't care to ask if their 400 Euro router is still useful for them, then it's pointless to try to explain... So thanks big sister for 900Mbit/s wireless and 0.97ms latency on wired speedtest.. in my 20m² apartment ❤️

Bottlenecks? What if I put an i9 in my router with 32 gigs of ram?

0:56 - the most professional line i have ever seen, did you consider promoting your video editor?

Thank you for this video. Excellently explained

if we’re to see another network-related video soon, any chance you could talk about if routers can actually switch users efficiently through ethernet-connected wifi access points?

What you should know though, especially if you are an IT-tech or computer specialist at your workplace, most of the the devices I have tested do not support older security protocols. This means if you are called to a place where some of the machines used in the factory are from -90's or even 2000, they can't be connected to the network anymore. This also came up when the networks moved from 10Mbit to 100Mbit+ connections, as some of the software only understood 10Mbit connection speeds. I've actually have had to buy a HUB from flea market after upgrading the net framework to CAT6 to cut the speed down to 10Mbit at one place, so the accounting software could access the servers again..

Can you do a video on mesh systems?

Whatever was used for the speed test example, I want that shit!

What a coincidence! I was having this problem and you guys upload this video :O

Thank you for this video!! I was planning on upgrading to an AC Router since Black Friday deals are coming soon! Been using the Belkin F7D7302 router and it's constantly going down or slowing connection.

You should do a video explaining mining and hash speeds.

Please do a vid as to why so many things aren’t compatible with Linux. I honestly am curious..

Nope, just use that 56k modem

Recently replaced my router, we couldn't figure out why out 200 Mbit service was only running at 70-80 Mbit on our devices, even wired, since the router claimed 300 Mbit speeds. Turns out it only at a 100 Mbit input, so we upgraded to one with gigabit ethernet and everything works great now.

Mbps = Megabits per seconde 8 bits = 1 byte 1000 kilobit = 1 Megabit AC1900(Mbps) ÷8(bits) ÷ 1000(kiliobits) 1.900.000 kilobits÷ 8 bits = 237.500 kilobits ÷ 1000= 237.5 Megabyte AC1900(Megabits) = 237.5 Megabyte

Great video, Linus!

ethernet is superior, but a good wifi router can be a good alternative if you don't want to wire your house like me.

Can you please make a video about PFSense and DIY routers. And also a techquickie about Distributed computing like Folding at Home?

I just like the idea of pfsense for router, and ddwrt router set as access point.

Use cable!!

I have a Actiontec Q1000 which seems to work fine as I get the advertised speed. Although it very slightly dips & ping spikes for a split second when someone else is watching HD video. If I had the money I'd just buy 1 of the best DSL router/modems available.

My general rules: If it doesn't support 5 GHz, replace it. If you can't get at least your full internet speed through it, replace it. Beyond that though, you shouldn't be doing all that much over wireless that really exceeds your internet connection. Large file transfers go on wires. That's what they're there for. Performance will always be better and you don't have to share it.

Wifi lags for 0.69 secs Your internet is bullshit

I still use dial up like a boss

I got a Netgear Nighthawk, and I have 5 bars throughout my entire house, only dropping to 4 outside. Speeds indoors are up to 900Mb/s and around 100Mb/s outdoors. And it was only a $150 router, not those insane $400 ones.. lol Nighthawk AC2350 is definitely a great router. A significant upgrade from my 4 year old, dead router that was giving me a ping of around 3 seconds...

also remember that wireless N works better in homes with lots of walls or floors in it. AC signal tends to drop off easier than N signal does, and N is still capable of up to 150meg. also, there are still a lot of devices that cant use AC signal at all, so that's another factor

what was your ISP speed, router used, and was it hard wired or on wifi when you ran the speed test?

What a lovely centrepiece!

I just read the comments when the ads pop up, so they keep running in the video. It's my way of saying "Thank you, have your 2 pennies for bringing me this information".

Can we get a Techquickie on Bufferbloat and how and when it impacts you?

i am in need of some advice. i live in an area that only gets 5mpbs internet so i have no choice. I have a tp link archer c50 router and have 6 people in my home, 2 lapops 2-3 pcs and 4-5 phones running off the wifi. plus when we have guest, the users are even more. i ran a speed test and found i am only getting a download speed of 1.2 mbps. so i was wondering if i should upgrade my current router to a faster one, or configure the router setting to get faster internet, or add anothe router to my home. or is the number of users on it causing the slow internet and there is nothing i can do? any help would be appreciated.

I tweeted for this but I got no answer but glad you made the video.

Just got fiber optic, and a new smart router and I love it! Upgrading is key to enjoying the internet!

Yo, I have been thinking about this for the past month. My man!

Linus want to come to my house and tackle my impossible internet problem. You'd pass out. Literally all my research has not gotten me anywhere

One thing that my ISP does that's scummy is sell you a plan with 100 megabit down and 40 up speeds, but they don't even give you a wireless AC router to take advantage of those speeds

I got a new 25 Mbps fiber connection and an ISP-provided router like 3 days ago, Linus. Turns out I can't even access it. So I'm basically stuck with the SSID and the password they gave me. It's only a rental though. Wonder if I should return it and buy my own.

Everything in my house possible is wired in CAT-6a with the exception of Phones, Notebooks and a handful of devices. Gigabit Ethernet is dirt cheap and so is CAT-6a wire that can be upgraded to 10 Gigabit Ethernet if needed.

or i could just move in with you linus and we could share all that wifi

Thinking about buying my own modem and router, looking at the Docsis 3.1 modem and using my existing Apple AirPort Extreme for the moment and maybe looking at a modern Asus one by summer 2018, any dual band router that you recommend?

Router: Sends a message to the phone Phone: I don't even know who you are

Bought a Dlink 890l about a year ago. Flashed it with ddwrt a few months ago. Flashed with stock bios 20 minutes later because beam forming is not a gimic

Hey Techquickie! How about a video on stuff like PfSense and other DIY routers?

couple years back I had subscribed to this channel thinking that I had subscribed to Linus Tech Tips cause let's face it most of us come here because Linus knows his applesauce. Getting back to the point, about a year ago I was surprised that I wasn't subscribed to Linus' channel even though i kept watch so many of his vids

i'm going to dig up your "i upgrade my *relatives' place's wireless internets" video after this. Also, I upgraded my router this year. Finally. The old router was dying every time I transferred files into my backup PC and played video games. No more router burnout

If you want check the speed of your WiFi connection, download the app 'WiFi Network Analyser' (I'm on Android and don't know if iOS has a counterpart). It doesn't use your internet connection to test throughput. I'm getting 866Mbs on my S8+ to my Asus router from 2 meters apart.

Loving my Nighthawk's 0.12 up and 1.1 down rn

My ISP promises 200/200Mbit, so I bought a Netgear r7800 Nighthawk X4S to replace an ancient Wireless-G router. On the 5Ghz band, I frequently get 200-250Mbit over WIFI. Basically the same as on my Ehternet devices. Even in the rooms where the router isn't. Can't recommend it enough!

yeah but what about the part that controls the routing or "flow" of data?

The Linksys he mocks in the beginning is literally the router I'm using right now 😂😂

Is there a video for those using Fiber optic internet? What devices should be used for a high speed internet connection.

Thanks Linus! I am located in an area with much WiFi congestion, would shelling out the extra cash for 5 GHz be worth it for me?

Woah! Are those 300+Mbps speeds normal for Canada? Over in Australia we're scrambling for 12Mbps

Great video!

Hey techie man maybe you can help me out. I bought this Moto g7 and I need to find out what kind of wifi router to get bcause signal strength is so weak,! Any advise?

So I need a router with a coaxal plug on the back, I guess a modem combo? It's for a Verizon network. Already have a Verizon router on the main floor and only have another coaxal line in the basement. The router needs to output fast speeds and will be connected to a switch. Any recommendations? Or do I need a stock Verizon one because Verizon uses moca or something?

Besides your actual internet company plan, a new router can make a night and day difference if your using a Dinosaur. I was using an old one and was mad when I saw I was getting right under TRIPLE download speed when I replaced it.

5:08 pretty sure you're using your hellofresh footage for squarespace lmao

The wrt54gl is still pretty cool because the firmware is linux based and you can run dd-wrt on it

1:26 Hey Linus. I have an AC1900 router (Netgear R7000) and it says it does 1300mbps on the 5GHz band, but i never get those speeds on AC...i only get around 230mbps through the Wifi. i've troubleshooted and asked technical support at Netgear but they couldn't fix it. Is it an advertising/marketing problem? are manufacturers lying to us? My ISP is giving me 800mbps (I have fiber optic 1Gbps internet)

Am I the only one who noticed the Dennyishung? Maybe I'm a child by heart but I laughed to hard at this.

I actually upgraded a few weeks ago. This place I'm renting only came with a old 2.4 ghz wireless router, and with about 15 signals in the area, it was shit, I only had 1 neighbor on 5 ghz, so it was a very nice upgrade.

So..... what router/modem would you recommend to buy when you're stuck with an ISP that still use the phone jack?

Should I get ride of the router /modem from comcast and used Motorola modem and Asus router?

These segways to ads are becoming ridiculous 😀

How to test router if its damage/failing? Like Antennas or if Cache is failing etc?

I have a Netgear Nighthawk 3200AC should I upgrade? I have a 5mb/s connection if that makes any difference.

I love my Telus Pure Fiber 150. Rock solid and very fast.

I bought a Linksys G Router in 2018 at Goodwill and actually use it.

I wish tunnelbear ads were as long as that squarespace ad.

Linksys EA6900 any good for 1ghz fiber internet?

When i worked for tech support wifi calls were the worst because everyone wanted the wifi to be as fast as the package speed

When I get home from my business trip I'm actually going to go check my router and make sure it's up to date. Right now my internet is 20 megabytes per second download and 4 megabytes per second upload. I'm able to download and play online games I've been wanting to stream myself playing video games I don't know what internet I should use I only have two choices HughesNet or Radio based internet cables out of the question cuz they don't bring the cable lines down my road.

That grapefruit slice provoked my sexy imagination.

Wear I live I only I have one choice for service provider for internet, the highest speed they offer is 5mbs, is it even worth upgrading my router so I can try and have a constant 5mbs through out my house compared to the 3 I currently get in most of my house?

Okay thanks for the information :)

i was thinking of getting the ASUS RT-AC5300 Wireless AC5300 Router but is it worth it?

At work we're using Cisco WLCs and APs, I don't see multiple antennas on them and our Macs still work superbly. Are cisco APs better than these routers with 4 antennas?

They do that kind of stuff with charging devices, too. You'll see "30 W output" and think all is well. Turns out they just added all the ports' output together. So what you really have is 5V~2A x 3. That's 3 10 W outs which is nowhere close to what it sounds like they're trying to sell you.

Disappointed I didn't get to see my router (The Archer C7 in the thumbnail) in the actual video. Such a cheap little box of amazing speed.

Hi Linus, I am using an Asus GT-AC5300 Router and a USB Asus -AC68 USB AC1900 Wireless Adapter. Before going into that, My ISP WhizComms can only sustain speeds of 438Mbps download and 949Mbps upload. I am using a Direct Cat7 Cable connected directly to the Optical modem for my 1Gbps Account. When i tried the same configuration on another 1Gbps ISP (Singtel), my speed was 977Mbps and 949Mbps Upload. I am Perplexed by this great difference in results even through both tests, besides, my Laptop is an Intel i7 2.4Ghz processor with 4GB ram, with a 256 SSD. Even My device driver for the built-in lan card was set as Connect as 1Gbps all the time. My ISP told me it was my laptop's fault. If the fault lies in my laptop, why do I get High Speeds on another ISP Network?

Damn it, you fooled me with the Windows alert sound.

Why do I keep getting 'Waiting for Cache' using Chrome? Been trying all sorts of things from the interwebs. I keep getting it. It is frustrating.

measurement units: RAM 1KB = 1024*8 bits (also used by software) HDD 1KB = 1000*8 bits network 1KB = 1000 bits for a industry literally held together by standards there seems to be a lot of room for interpretation.

You forgot to mention about the security. Not all older routers have updates to patch bugs and vulnerabilities.

My father manages the family wifi and has no clue what he does: - Using Repeater with AP-functionality over WiFi - Changing maximum transferspeed to 100 MBit/s - Changing each WiFi protocol to it's own name and disabling multiconnection support (WiFi1[2G], WiFi1[5G], WiFi2[2G] & WiFi2[5G]) - decreasing WiFi range from 100% to 30% - disabling WiFi on Router between 0am and 5am (for energy saving) the list would go on and on and on, but I have to go transfer files for 4 hours ;-)

What routers would you recommend?