Does this router help download time
591764
Just my $0.02 worth. I've been using the DIR 655 for a looong time now. The technology isn't the newest, but it is really solid and stable. I have a 100mbps internet connection (super fast). My wireless download speed is 20.74mbps. My wired is around 93mbps. Usually if your staying within your own network, you can achieve speeds up to 100mbps to 1gbps depending on your networking gear.I would recommend this device, but keep in mind that it's not dual-band and it doesn't support the latest in wireless networking technology.
591765
It won't slow it down. The speed of your internet connection is the determining factor of how quickly you can download something. This router will NOT be the weak link in your chain!
591766
If your laptop or tablet is 802.11n capable, yes. You need to check your device's specs to see.
591767
In theory, yes...but I gave up using this router, my iPad and phone did get anywhere near the speed that my hard wired iMac did. D-Link has horrible support. Terrible support, no support.
687507
I use my with the router that timewarner provides with its service. If I were you I'd Google to find out. Wish I could have been more help.
324195
Yes. During initial setup it goes out and downloads patches and upgrades. This can take a while with several reboots.
736759
yes it does. I have it connected to the router for a broadband connection and it works.
2177169
It took several hours (maybe 3-4?). But I have cable modem, so it would be faster than your DSL. That was my frustration with this purchase... downloading that much to my son's PC, and then NOT have it work unless it was on-line! Amazon never offered me a refund nor was there a way to request one.
1071107
No - it is running at or near the speed provided by our ISP. Nominally we pay for 60 Mbps but a speed test of the computer using this adapter currently is showing 65 Mbps. The router is at the opposite end of the house through several walls but I've had no dropouts or other problems between the Medialink and the Netgear router. The only time it's been down is when the cable modem went down for a few minutes after a lightening strike.
616513
I'm pretty sure it does. I am able to hit my router and then access my computer from there.
42657
If you have a good router, and connect this to extend the range, the speed not as fast as you would have if connected to router itself, but the speed is not slow, I say it's a moderate speed. ... It's a workable speed of connection.
2149997
This device has a single ethernet port that you could connect to your server and then link the EA-N66 via wifi to your router. If the router and the AE-N66 are within line of site without intervening walls then you shouldn't loose much download or upload speed. If there is even a single interior wall between them then you will definitely loose some speed
2023676
Hello Russell Holloway, If you are seeing this speed as your 'connection speed', then that is the transmission speed between the adapter and the router and should not affect download speeds. If you are referring to a download speed measurement (such as from Speedtest.net) then that speed is normally determined by your internet provider as well as the router itself. If you need any assistance, please call or email our free US Based Tech Support for assistance. Thanks, Mediabridge Customer Support 856-216-8222 support@mediabridgeproducts.com
334101
Hi Jeff, to my understanding that is determined more by the level of service available in your area as far as who your Internet provider is. I was very happy with the device itself and the speed of the service in my area. The more traffic there is on the network the slower the speed.
2079285
I think you can just use the regular timer for the router purpose (i.e. turn of at 10pm daily and turn on at 10.05pm daily..)
692184
Yes, and it works very well and updates quickly. I would suggest a strong wifi signal to use it though. otherwise you have to let it sit unmolested while it does downloads, if you try to operate another app requiring wifi they both drag to a snails pace.
1949668
I don't know because my internet went up to 75 MBPS, I used to use these Netgear 85 adapters, but noticed that they slowed down the download speed, so I switched to TP-LINK TL-PA4010 KIT (2 adapters) they are 500 MBPS and work great, measures the same speed directly at the router and in the other room via TP-LINK. I through away netgears 85, old technology by now. Good luck
1695315
I don't know of any special down load but I have noticed on some of larger down loads you need to be where their is strong internet connections I have had some down loads that I attempted to load in some local out of my house wi fi hot spots and the download failed but when tried at home with stronger connection it downloaded
506635
No. It becomes an Air-Play option on an existing WiFi network. It needs to be on the same WiFi network as the device that contains the content. I haven't noticed any difference in my upload or download speeds while I'm using the Dolry.
1775210
No. Get a different router though. Even with the latest patch this one still doesn't like to play nice more than 80% of the time.