Crackerbear
New Around Here
First and foremost, I'd like to say that I am no expert on network stuff in general so any terminology that I use is likely to be wrong.
I own a TVPad which streams TV over my wireless network. However the problem is that when the device is streaming, no other wireless device can access the internet, I get 3000ms pings to my own router.
If I plug an ethernet cable to from the TVPad to my router, things are completely fine, which indicates that my internet speed is fast enough. So it appears that the device is "swamping" the wireless signal (is there a proper technical term for this?) to the degree where other devices can't use the wifi.
I currently own an old Netgear DG834Gv2 and all devices use 802.11g and my Internet speed is 20Mbps Down, 1Mbps Up (1.6mb/s Down & 130kb/s up real world speeds).
My question is this: would a new router rectify this problem?
I'm currently considering getting an ASUS RT-AC68U, but I have no idea if it'll fix my issue and if that particular router is overkill for my needs and requirements. Also sadly, Homeplugs and leaving an ethernet cable plugged in are out of the question.
Thanks in advance for any help.
I own a TVPad which streams TV over my wireless network. However the problem is that when the device is streaming, no other wireless device can access the internet, I get 3000ms pings to my own router.
If I plug an ethernet cable to from the TVPad to my router, things are completely fine, which indicates that my internet speed is fast enough. So it appears that the device is "swamping" the wireless signal (is there a proper technical term for this?) to the degree where other devices can't use the wifi.
I currently own an old Netgear DG834Gv2 and all devices use 802.11g and my Internet speed is 20Mbps Down, 1Mbps Up (1.6mb/s Down & 130kb/s up real world speeds).
My question is this: would a new router rectify this problem?
I'm currently considering getting an ASUS RT-AC68U, but I have no idea if it'll fix my issue and if that particular router is overkill for my needs and requirements. Also sadly, Homeplugs and leaving an ethernet cable plugged in are out of the question.
Thanks in advance for any help.
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