I have a wired DLink router that is about 5-6 years old. It still works fine, but what I'm wondering is do the newer routers increase speed? Or what benefits would I gain by getting a new router. (we plan on staying wired) I only paid $40 for mine... I am curious because I use my PS3, and by buying a newer router, would that help connection speed?

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Originally Posted by Leeboy

... what im wondering is do the newer routers increase speed?

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For wired home use type routers, generally no, unless there is some sort of problem with the router, its configuration, or its firmware version.

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...would that help connection speed?

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A faster Internet connection is what helps the connection speed the most. ;)

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what benefits would i gain by getting a new router. ..help connection speed?

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Those that support WRT alternative firmwares offer finer grain QoS control

I was wondering because my router is a $40 ( non -wireless) router that I bought 5-6 years ago... With all the new ones out, I thought maybe a newer one might improve speeds or something... Plus we just purchsed a new laptop with wi-fi