Internet Connection

[RSMasterminds]

So I am looking to upgrade my current internet connection. I have 85 down and 6 up from Xfinity however my wireless N router seems to be capping the speed to 30 down and upload is fine. My options are either powerline or upgrading to wireless AC because ethernet is not an option for me. Which do you think is the best option, I need the higher speeds to host a server as well. My room is one floor up from the router.

[RedWulf]

Unless your house is solid brick inside and out then wifi, powerline gets alot of hate for a reason. Just get a decent 2.5 router and you should be fine.

[smittywits]

I'd go wireless AC, because you can't run an Ethernet cable.You can try Powerline, but odds are you won't see the full speeds, or even close to them. Powerline is very hit and miss.

 

[Manage My Cables]

If you're going to be hosting a server you're going to want that wired via ethernet.  And maybe thinking about twin lines. For what ever reason the first line goes down.

[RSMasterminds]

Thanks! I will definitely try and go the Wireless AC route then, ethernet is what I would go for, however that is not an option for me. 

[RSMasterminds]

40 minutes ago, RedWulf said:

Unless your house is solid brick inside and out then wifi, powerline gets alot of hate for a reason. Just get a decent 2.5 router and you should be fine.

Just another question, will I need to upgrade my current modem if I upgrade my wireless router? 

[Donut417]

1 hour ago, RSMasterminds said:

Just another question, will I need to upgrade my current modem if I upgrade my wireless router? 

Do you have a Comcast modem/router combo? If so then I would buy your self a modem and tell Comcast to stick theres some where. Save yourself $10 a month. If you have phone service then your kinda screwed.