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Hi Guys Thanks for all the help. I went and bought a router which means I can move files from a to b quicker but when I want to upload to the internet then it slows down once again. I am doing video editing and uploading the edits to Dropbox for sharing with customers etc. I am assuming from the variety of replies that I need to upgrade my modem/router to 1000mb and also for greater security. Thanks Rich On 22 December 2017 at 16:49, Joseph Bennie <jay@xxxxxxxxxxx> wrote: > Hi Julian, current bt 4. 5 or virgin routers are very good devices. i see no need > to replace those as a first step. or implement a seperate modem/router config > unless youâve got a dirt cheap router. even then the principle reason for > upgrading to that config is better firewall /extra features ie vpn, dmz etc > > and in that case you could be looking at a Â100-300 price range. > > were as > > a swtich is cheap and always has a benefitual effect on lan traffic. its an easy > win and requires no tech knowledge (plug in, connect cat5 cables, job done) > > > > > > Sent from my iPhone > >> On 22 Dec 2017, at 15:14, Julian Hall <linux@xxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote: >> >> Hi Richard, >> >> I think it depends on your ISP and type of connection, e.g. I am with Virginmedia >> on cable, so they supply a modem/router which I put in Modem Only mode and put my >> own separate router behind it. If you have a DSL connection then a combined >> modem/router is more likely the way to go. >> >> Unless I've misunderstood other advice - always possible! - I wouldn't just buy a >> hub or switch and /add/ it to the network as your 10/100 router will be a >> bottleneck; if it is meant to /replace/ the router then maybe so. However, do you >> require WiFi availability? If so then I would suggest a new router is the way to >> go, one with 802.11ac and Gigabit ports would be best IMHO. >> >> Kind regards, >> >> Julian >> >>> On 22/12/17 13:41, Richard Brown wrote: >>> Hi >>> >>> Just been trying to sort out my network by cabling as much as I can! >>> Just ran into an issue. I couldn't work out why everything was so >>> slow. Then discovered I had a 10/100 router/modem. So off to purchase >>> a replacement. Is it worth buying a router/modem or seperate router to >>> handle the internal network please? Has anyone got something they want >>> to sell please? Rather reuse than buy new. >>> >>> Thanks and a happy Christmas to everyone. >>> >>> Rich >>> >> >> >> -- >> The Mailing List for the Devon & Cornwall LUG >> https://mailman.dclug.org.uk/listinfo/list >> FAQ: http://www.dcglug.org.uk/listfaq > -- > The Mailing List for the Devon & Cornwall LUG > https://mailman.dclug.org.uk/listinfo/list > FAQ: http://www.dcglug.org.uk/listfaq -- Kind Regards Richard Brown 07747 343637 http://gucu.org.uk/ http://littlebigfoot.org.uk/ -- The Mailing List for the Devon & Cornwall LUG https://mailman.dclug.org.uk/listinfo/list FAQ: http://www.dcglug.org.uk/listfaq