Best router for 2 users?

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I've got 2 users home network that uses a lot of bandwidth just updated my comcast xfinity I get about 3.965mbytes/s but when one use downloads the other user is effected if he is playing a multiplayer video game. I've got TEW-652BRP Trendnet router with motorola modem. I was wonder if my router was weak to perform this task? If so anyone can suggest a good router? I can barely get wifi signal even though the router is in the other room like 10 feet away. :cry::cry:

Thanks for your time.
TRENDnet | Products | 300Mbps Wireless N Routers | TEW-652BRP


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StandardsWired: IEEE 802.3 (10Base-T), IEEE 802.3u (100Base-TX)
Wireless: IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g, IEEE 802.11n (draft 2.0), IEEE 802.11e QoS
WAN1 x 10/100Mbps Auto-MDIX port (Internet)
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WPS ButtonEnables Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) function
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UPnPUPnP IGD 1.0 compliant
DMZDMZ host & Virtual Servers
DNSStatic or WAN assigned DNS servers; 3 verified services for DDNS
Internet Access ControlMAC Address Filter, Domain/URL Filter, Protocol/IP Filter
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Dimension (L x W x H)150 x 130 x 30mm (5.9 x 5.1 x 1.2in)
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Storage: -10°~ 70°C (14°F~158 °F)
HumidityMax. 90% (non-condensing)
CertificationsCE, FCC
Wireless
Frequency2.412~2.484GHz band
Antenna2 x 2dBi fixed dipole antennas
Media Access ProtocolCSMA/CA with ACK
Data Rate802.11b: 11Mbps, 5.5Mbps, 2Mbps, and 1Mbps
802.11g: 54Mbps, 48Mbps, 36Mbps, 24Mbps, 18Mbps, 12Mbps, 9Mbps and 6Mbps
802.11n: up to 300Mbps
SecurityWEP(HEX/ASCII): 64/128-bit WPA(AES/TKIP): WPA/WPA2-Radius, WPA-PSK/WPA2-PSK
Output Power802.11b: 17dBm (typical)
802.11g: 13dBm (typical) 802.11n: 13dBm (typical)
Receiving Sensitivity802.11b: -85dBm (typical) @ 11Mpbs
802.11g: -68dBm (typical) @ 54Mbps
802.11n: -62dBm (typical) @ 300Mbps
Channels1~ 11 (FCC), 1~13 (ETSI)
 

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Why don't you just cap the computers so that they both have a maximum of 2Mbps each.
 

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it is possible but you would need to reflash your router with DD-WRT User Interface. This will invalidate your routers warranty, but will give you control over the routing of output to your computer.
If your interested and have a few hours to spare check out DD-WRT.
www.dd-wrt.com | Unleash Your Router
and
Access Restrictions - DD-WRT Wiki

On the router somewhere it says TEW-652BRP v????
What does it say?
 

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deziking said:
I've got 2 users home network that uses a lot of bandwidth just updated my comcast xfinity I get about 3.965mbytes/s but when one use downloads the other user is effected if he is playing a multiplayer video game. I've got TEW-652BRP Trendnet router with motorola modem. I was wonder if my router was weak to perform this task? If so anyone can suggest a good router?
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You could consider a dual band router. During heavy use one individual could be one band, while the other is on another. There are plenty of good dual band routers. I use an AirPort Extreme base stattion and recommend it highly, but you may want to shy away from an Apple router. Note that 5 Ghz range is limited, when it comes to signal strength, compared to the 2.4 GHz range. If your router is 10' away with only basic wall in between, then you shouldn't be having a problem now or with a good new dual band router.
 

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znod said:
deziking said:
I've got 2 users home network that uses a lot of bandwidth just updated my comcast xfinity I get about 3.965mbytes/s but when one use downloads the other user is effected if he is playing a multiplayer video game. I've got TEW-652BRP Trendnet router with motorola modem. I was wonder if my router was weak to perform this task? If so anyone can suggest a good router?
Click to expand...
You could consider a dual band router. During heavy use one individual could be one band, while the other is on another. There are plenty of good dual band routers. I use an AirPort Extreme base stattion and recommend it highly, but you may want to shy away from an Apple router. Note that 5 Ghz range is limited, when it comes to signal strength, compared to the 2.4 GHz range. If your router is 10' away with only basic wall in between, then you shouldn't be having a problem now or with a good new dual band router.
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Yea I should of gotten a better router, I was thinking of getting a new one with better range but I'm just too not sure.
 

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I'm not saying your router is bad. Just that you might find a different one more suited to the circumstances you mention.
 

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deziking said:
Tarka Dal said:
it is possible but you would need to reflash your router with DD-WRT User Interface. This will invalidate your routers warranty, but will give you control over the routing of output to your computer.
If your interested and have a few hours to spare check out DD-WRT.
www.dd-wrt.com | Unleash Your Router
and
Access Restrictions - DD-WRT Wiki

On the router somewhere it says TEW-652BRP v????
What does it say?
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on the router it just says tew-652brp H/W: v2.2r???
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At the moment an upgrade to DD-WRT supported version is not possible on the v2.2r. Although if you go to the DD-WRT forum you may be able to flash it with the current tested version and then update it on a regular basis until it's completely functional.
What you need to access then is the Quality of service (QoS) and this will enable you to prioritize who has what. A router of quality to do this otherwise will cost you £££ or 100's of dollars. This is the cheap but works method.

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Sorry cancel that as the model is currently not in Work in Progress. (WiP)

So, it looks like you will have to buy a new router then.
Looking for one to suggest!
 

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Tarka Dal said:
I found this one at Best Buys for 39.99 US Dollars. Link Below. This is an excellent router. Please ignore the bad reviews some people don't know what their talking about! Buy it, then install latest firmware then go to QoS and then control the bandwidth. Simples!

NETGEAR - Refurbished N600 Dual-Band Wireless-N Router with USB - WNDR3400-100NAR
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Are there routers out there that get full support from time to time rather than just get abandoned after it releases? The review on that router isn't that great. :huh:
 

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I've always found Netgear routers to be about the best of the cheap ones.Reviews are biased always when people do not update their firmware. ​It will do the job for your needs at a low price I could look for a more expensive one if that's what you want?
 

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No probs! It will do the same thing.
 

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deziking said:
okay I ended up buying this one netgear NetGear WNDR4000 N750 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit Router - 750 Mbps, Dual Band, 5x 10/100/1000 Ports, IEEE 802.11 b/g/n 2.4 GHz, IEEE 802.11 a/n 5.0 GHz


I tried downloading in 1 computer wired and the other computer was streaming video and it started to lag big time.....
CompUSA.com | WNDR4000100NAS | NetGear N750 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit Router
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Okay now what you need to do is setup QoS. You need to halve the Mbs from your ISP then take away 20%. That figure is what you use to input as the max output to each computer.
I.E
10Mbs / 0.5 = 5Mbs -20% = 4mbs.
4Mbs per second is the final figure you need to input as max to each computer.

Try that and let me know...
 

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10Mbs / 2 (not / .5). Not criticizing, just saying ...
 

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Good point Znod. With me losing my memory it's much fun making small mistakes....

Yes 10/ 2 = 5Mbs -20% = 4Mbs

I knew there was something wrong but It didn't register...Haha!
Nelson - ha ha! - YouTube
 

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