Does Internet Speed Depend on the Router?

Does Internet Speed Depend on the Router?

Does Internet Speed Depend on the Router?
Does Internet Speed Depend on the Router?
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Model: Archer A10  
Hardware Version: V5
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Hi everyone,
I have a question that’s been on my mind. Does the speed of the internet also depend on the router? I know the ISP provides a certain speed, but does having a good quality router make a difference in actually getting that full speed?

For example, if I’m paying for high-speed internet but my router is old or not very powerful, will that limit the speed I get on my devices? And does resetting the router really help improve performance, or is that just temporary?

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Re:Does Internet Speed Depend on the Router?
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  @mavoo Yes router can be limiting factor as well as service speed.  Newer routers tend to better manage sharing of the internet service among clients, as well as communication between LAN devices...

 

Resetting or sometimes rebooting may help if there are issues with firmware for example...

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  @mavoo,

 

Well, the answer is 'of course it can'.

 

Let me explain, the A10 at best is an 802.11 AC Speed router on the 5Ghz band.

 

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The 802.11ac (Wi-Fi 5) standard theoretically offers speeds up to 3.5 Gbps, but real-world speeds vary significantly based on factors like the number of devices, physical obstructions, and hardware. The standard was a major upgrade from 802.11n, introducing wider channels, more spatial streams, and downlink multi-user MIMO to achieve much higher throughput

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That said, there is a lot more to get that speed needed... H/W specifically, number of antennae's on each end, probably 4 at least, distance, and speed from the ISP.

 

Wi-Fi 5 is old, 2014 timeframe, and today, WiFi 7 is the newest, and WiFi 8 might arrive very shortly.

 

As I recall, router to PC wireless was 500-600Mbps I think?

 

You didn't mention what speed your ISP provides not what is the Wifi rating of your device(s) are.

 

Also, what speed ARE you getting, and from the ISP and the device adapter capability.

 

In short, with the A10, WiFi 5 speed it the max. you can get... BUT IoT devices generally use the 2.4Ghz SSID, and that has a much lower speed capability, maybe 300-450Mbps.

 

A router can't go any faster than the ISP supplied Speed, but to get the ISP's supplied speed you need a router that matches the ISP speed as well as devices that are capabilt of it.

 

Router 'power' is more about how far the signal goes and CPU speed in it more to how many devices it can handle activity from at once.

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