Best Router For LAN

[maikugalan21]

Internet Broadband/ Wireless internet
location: philippines
Internet speed: 100mbps
PC Unit: 10 units

when i directly connect the cable from modem to pc i can get 100mbps
but when i connect from modem>router>pc I get 40-50% of the speed,
anyway I only test the connection when im alone so im the only one using the internet at the time being.

my router:
https://www.lazada.com.ph/products/prolink-prn3001-300mbps-wireless-n-broadband-ap-router-with-2t2r-mimo-technology-i1830775-s2223157.html?spm=a2o4l.searchlist.list.1.110219fcaC4H9B&search=1

maybe the problem is my router?
should i buy a load balance broadband router?
or
can i buy this one? i need more ports for lan
https://shopee.ph/TP-Link-TL-SG1016D-16-Port-Gigabit-Desktop-Rackmount-Switch-i.21380649.724664460

Thanks You! 😀

 

[failboat]

You don't need load balancing. That's if you have two internet connections coming in.

Are you using wired on both tests?

a gigabit router or router wifi combo would be good.

 

[maikugalan21]

You don't need load balancing. That's if you have two internet connections coming in.= okay,I use one internet connection
Are you using wired on both tests?= yes
a gigabit router or router wifi combo would be good.= well TP-Link-TL-SG1016D make a good choice?
do you mean i picked one or both wifi and gigabit router

 

[failboat]

You don't need load balancing. That's if you have two internet connections coming in.= okay,I use one internet connection
Are you using wired on both tests?= yes
a gigabit router or router wifi combo would be good.= well TP-Link-TL-SG1016D make a good choice?
do you mean i picked one or both wifi and gigabit router

That model looks like it's just a switch. You need a wireless router. If you need a lot of ports you might also need a switch like that one.

 

[maikugalan21]

how can i recognize if its a switch or not? will you suggest a wireless router model?

 

[Phillip Corcoran]

How can you recognise if it's a switch or not?

Well a switch looks totally different compared to a router -- and if you look at that product page it clearly says

"16-Port Gigabit Desktop/Rackmount Switch"

If it was a router it would say so - :/

Generally speaking, avoid buying cheap or mid-priced routers as most will fail or start "glitching" after a few months of use. Buy something with higher quality like one of the Billion routers (my preferred brand at present - I won't buy anything else).

 

[maikugalan21]

sorry for being dumb 🙁 , well enough of this switch thingy, the thing is i want to know what the answer of this question

when i directly connect the cable from modem to pc i can get 100mbps
but when i connect from modem>router>pc I get 40-50% of the speed,
anyway I only test the connection when im alone so im the only one using the internet at the time being.

thanks for understanding

 

[maikugalan21]

You don't need load balancing. That's if you have two internet connections coming in.= okay,I use one internet connection
Are you using wired on both tests?= yes
a gigabit router or router wifi combo would be good.= well TP-Link-TL-SG1016D make a good choice?
do you mean i picked one or both wifi and gigabit router

That model looks like it's just a switch. You need a wireless router. If you need a lot of ports you might also need a switch like that one.

do i need both switch and gigabit router?

 

[failboat]

You don't need load balancing. That's if you have two internet connections coming in.= okay,I use one internet connection
Are you using wired on both tests?= yes
a gigabit router or router wifi combo would be good.= well TP-Link-TL-SG1016D make a good choice?
do you mean i picked one or both wifi and gigabit router

That model looks like it's just a switch. You need a wireless router. If you need a lot of ports you might also need a switch like that one.

do i need both switch and gigabit router?

Routers have 4-6 RJ45 on LAN so if you need more for your lan then yes.

 

[maikugalan21]

i like your straightforward answer thanks btw

 

[maikugalan21]

sooo, now i know i need decent router to use a 100% of my connection and a better switch many thanks , aand my internet speed is 100 -150mbps , what router and switch should i choose or buy? thanks again 😀

 

[kanewolf]

If you don't need wireless than a Mikrotik Hex has some of the best performance -- https://mikrotik.com/product/RB750Gr3 You will use a single cable from the router to your switch. Put all your PCs on the switch with a single cable to the router.

 

[maikugalan21]

what you mean if i dont need wireless, wireless is my only choice in my location, and you mean only 2 cables? which is from modem to the router and switch, the rest all to the switch right?

 

[doolittle]

The only budget routers I have tried and are reliable are TP-Link, for a 10-device network wired/wireless this should be more than enough:

TP-LINK WDR6500 AC1300

If you need additional ports the TP-Link TL-SF1008VE would give you another 7 ports available for a total of 10 wired devices.

 

[maikugalan21]

i will try to buy what you said thanks!