Modem/router in bridge mode with Router

[deadline546]

Hey i have been researching a lot about adsl2 modem/ router combos and i have seen proof that both line speeds (sync speed) and router throughput can vary depending on the hardware used.

Now with router throughput as long as i get a router with higher throughput than my internet connection (i will go something with higher than 100mb+ in case i get FTTH later on but for now ill be using adsl2+) that should keep net speeds free as far as routing goes. I can be pretty sure I'm right with this bit.

http://www.thinkbroadband.com/news/4144-how-fast-is-your-broadband-router.html or http://www.billion.com/_Internet/partner/download/News_Clip/AU-apc-editors choice-7300G_7404VGP.pdf

In both these articles it shows the exact same phone line with different modem/routers can achieve very different sync speeds. My main question here is if i run a Modem/router in bridge mode with say Draytek Vigor 2920 (for some extra bandwidth features and 130+mb plus routing) what actually affects the sync speed the modem or the router or both.

My guess is that in bridge mode the modem/router is doing so little that it will have fast sync/more reliable but thats just a guess LOL

Thanks

Marty

 

[thiggins]

When you run tests using an Internet source, you have little control over the test conditions. The sync speed differences could be due to many factors. At any rate,
sync speed is one thing, actual throughput is another and is what really matters.

When you put a combo modem/router in bridge mode you basically disable the routing portion of the product. But depending on how the product is designed, the modem portion could be the limiting factor on speed.

 

[dreid]

Modem/Router in Bridge mode

I saw your comment and felt compelled to reply.

In my day job, we deal with end users' home networks frequently. Our most problematic customers are those using an ISP provided combo modem/router device.

Many people don't realize a combo device is both a modem and router. They often connect a second router to the combo device, creating a possibly worse situation.

In nearly every case, if we can help the customer bridge that ISP device and add their own router, the customer's network is improved.

I'm not saying speed will improve, although it certainly may. Rather, bridging that modem and adding your own router provides control and flexibility over your network.

Doug Reid

 

[deadline546]

Hey

Thanks very much for your replies and i do understand that there are many factors affecting line speed.

Im am using a site with exchange locations and will be as close as possible. This is 1 place Im looking at (You are 326 m from SSBY as the crow flies.
Estimated cable length of 537.9 m.
Estimated speed of 24000)

So at the distances Im looking at line quality shouldn't be an affecting factor as well as the isp i am choosing has very advanced dslam settings available to the end user. I will be able to turn off interleaving trim other setting etc.

But on top of all that i want to make the fastest possible connection without going nuts with $$$$. I have found out limited info about modem chips and i know it also depends on the rest of the router and heaps of other things. From what i have found for my isp's dslam's broardcom/ infeon chips better for a longer distance from exchange and trend are fastest but dont like long lines as much.

My recent researching has lead me to the TL-R480T because it allows not only bandwidth control but min and max BW cont. so when net conn. is under no load u get X% and under heavy load u still get your allowed X%. Still tossing up as i have no proof of its routing throughput. Eg 100% no load, 70% with load on main comp and 100% no load, 30% with load on laptop. this would allow me to play games on main comp and download on laptop and still achieve max bandwidth for gaming when it needs it and also downloads at a maximum when the game isn't actually using a lot of bandwidth

Then bridge it with a modem looking at "open network iConnect access 624" mainly because of its proven line speeds with a good line.

So i got a couple questions

Has anyone had experience with the quality, reliability of this modem. "open network iConnect access 624" or even suggest another modem!

And can anyone verify throughput and reliability of the "TP Link TL-R480T".
Or if anyone can suggest router/s with a similar min/max bandwidth feature as explained before!

I am hope full that because it is a enterprise class router it should be reliable enough and maybe even have enough throughput but i would like some verification.

Thanks for all your input

Marty