How much does the download speed drop using the SR300? Is it best to set up using the SAME network name or a different network name?
508642
I'm not a gamer, but I haven't really noticed any a significant drop in speed, I do believe you must use a different network name although you can use the same security code.
508643
I saw no speed drop (and my son IS a gamer). I set the repeater up with a different name so I would know which I was hooking to. I often link inside and then walk to a more distant spot and I want to make my initial hookup be to the spot I know will be stronger where I will be doing most of my work. In specific, in my living room, both signals are equally strong. If I walk to my back yard, I can get both, but the original modem is very weak and the repeater strong. However, my computer won't change to the stronger signal automatically. I will thus set the repeater up as my network of choice. A new name makes it easier. My kids requested both passwords be the same. I saw no speed drop (and my son IS a gamer). I set the repeater up with a different name so I would know which I was hooking to. I often link inside and then walk to a more distant spot and I want to make my initial hookup be to the spot I know will be stronger where I will be doing most of my work. In specific, in my living room, both signals are equally strong. If I walk to my back yard, I can get both, but the original modem is very weak and the repeater strong. However, my computer won't change to the stronger signal automatically. I will thus set the repeater up as my network of... » Read More I saw no speed drop (and my son IS a gamer). I set the repeater up with a different name so I would know which I was hooking to. I often link inside and then walk to a more distant spot and I want to make my initial hookup be to the spot I know will be stronger where I will be doing most of my work. In specific, in my living room, both signals are equally strong. If I walk to my back yard, I can get both, but the original modem is very weak and the repeater strong. However, my computer won't change to the stronger signal automatically. I will thus set the repeater up as my network of choice. A new name makes it easier. My kids requested both passwords be the same. « Show Less
1561706
I had same problem. Wired connection gave me D-60MBPS, U-12MBPS and wireless gave me D-1MBPS, U- 12MBPS.. the internet was very slow. I followed Van Nguyen's advice to change the setup "You need to log into the router and go to the Advanced tab then go to Setup and QoS Setup. Uncheck Enable WMM (Wi-Fi multimedia) settings and apply" and i started getting D-22MBPS, U-12MBPS.. thanks!! hope this helps to others.
47995
I'm on Time Warner Roadrunner. Typically my internet speeds are measured at or below 1 Mbps download speeds. I'm not sure of the upload speed. Therefore, based on the tests I ran here, It should work fine.
2255080
That's an interesting question indeed...I have a 450 connection and with the devices connected through the extender the speed does fall albeit not down to 150 but there is a downgrade none the less - however for the connectivity it provides - I don't mind suffering a little less speed once I have internet access - for devices like my laptop that needs the speed I ensure it is closest to my home router so that I utilize that speed....its all a matter of preference
2175487
Yes, I use the router at my place in N MI where there is no wireline high speed Internet. I just went month to month on the data plan to see how it would work. If it did not work. I could sellthe device and cancel the data plan. Have had it two years and love it. I manage the deployment of cellular networks for a living, so I am very fussy about performance.
2010638
Unless Comcast is NOT cable-based in your area, it won't work. The N300 is for DSL connections. But other that that, this router shouldn't be considered as it is so bloody unstable. Fine one day, then can't find its ass with both hands the next. Stay away unless you fancy standing in the return line at the computer place.
1744273
I am getting 86 MBPS over mine at 1.7 miles away. targeting the unit dishes is essential, get the best connection you can by using the ez bridge software from both ends. :-) I have five of these and they all work flawlessly.
602278
everything depends on your setting and what you want to do, I probably wouldn't use this unit for the purpose ststed - I would get a repeater, they cost about the same, but - it all depends on the setting and what you really want to do - a 'network guy' should look at your setting.
1258640
Win7 and 8 support is spotty at best. With the drivers from Netgear's website, I could only get a 2Mbps download speed. I thought the issue was the OS, so I upgraded to Win8 but had the same issue. My two other computers can download at my cap of 25Mbps. All are wireless. All are less than 20 feet from the router and in the same room with no blockage.
2206945
I had problems when it was on second floor then i moved it to a central location on second floor and now i have no problems. I still get 130mbs link speed and 20mbs download speed which is half of my wired connection.
1117334
It depends on what you mean when you say the "signal gets shoddy." I was unable to connect except on one spot on my fourth floor (with the main connection on the second floor). There was only one spot where I could get almost-consistent signal quality on the fourth floor until I got the Netgear WN3000RP, which I placed in that "sweet spot." I still have the rare dropout and I mean rare. My advice? Unless your signal is just completely lousy, try it. You can always return it.
838434
I am not sure about the actual speed compared to cable or dsl (I suspect a huge difference, slow with the Jetpack), but it is the limited amount of gigabytes which is the real screecher on that. If you never watch movies or go to YouTube or send or receive sizable pictures, it could be a solution. Otherwise, run away from this idea.
288874
Hi Chris. It's supposed to give you 300 Mbps wireless connectivity. The speed will also depend on your router's signal though, as well as wireless interference in the network
755506
I have standard internet (15mbps) with Time Warner and this modem works fine. If you are subscribing to a service faster than 30 mbps (this one is rated at 38 mbps down/30 up) I would suggest another one on their approved list. This modem is ipv6-ready so it should work fine for speeds lower than 30.
1101341
Yeah. That's how I have it. I would suggest using the software for a more seamless approach. Doing it manually (going into network settings and configuring it, etc.) can be a bit messy.
1842583
I think you mean SB6180. The SB6180 is supposed to be sold only by ISP's. That is one difference.Performance is much different:SB6121: 172Mbps download / 131Mbps upload.SB6180: 300-343Mbps download / 131Mbps Upload.The speed capabilities of the modem's are quite different.I would purchase the SB6180 again without a second thought.
281930
The N300 is a faster router with better band. The N150R works fine it just limited on reach. Mine does not get connection in my garage. As stated by someone else it works fine for gaming when its in the same room I've never had problems on pc gaming or xbox one gaming