Please Recommend a Wireless Router Upgrade

bistwo

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I recently upgraded my Internet service to 105mbps down and 10mbps up. My current router is a TP-Link WDR4300 which is a few years old now. Wired devices are able to achieve over 105mbps regularly however my Surface Pro and my iPhone 5 (which both have dual band wireless N) max out at about 60mbps. Should I consider a new router or is this a reasonable difference between wireless and wired speeds.
 
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you will rarely get full speed on a wireless connection unless you are right next to the router.

the speeds you are getting are fine for most needs, so I wouldn't worry about upgrading.
Hello,

Your current router is good enough, it can handle up to 1000 Mb or 1 Gb/s via utp and up to 60-90 Mb/s on wifi; that is more then your regular smatphone can handle...so no reason to upgrade.