Sparticus

I recently replaced my Nighthawk with the Asus RT-AC3100, so far I absolutely love the 3100. It has so many features that the Nighthawk doesn't. My two favorite features are the Bandwidth Monitor / Traffic Monitor and the built in VPN support.

Hey CA3LE,

Been quite a while since I've been on the forums! Anyways wanted to see if you had some input on my situation. So a few months ago I got a speed increase from 50/5 to 300/20. Before I got the speed increase I was always able to test above 50mbps on TMN. I have never been able to achieve 300mbps on any TMN official server. The only TMN server that I can get close to my advertised speed is dallas4.testmt.net if I use any other server even a Dallas one I only get about half of my advertised speeds. I am able to achieve above 300mbps on other HTML 5 based speed tests such as DSLReports, Speedtest.net BETA (HTML 5 version) and speedof.me

On DSLReports I selected a Dallas server hosted by Softlayer and I just got this result 

I tested TMN right after on the dallas4.testmy.net server and got like 190mbps down. I am using a hardwired connection when I run the tests.

The average compiles all of your speed tests taken and gives you a median of those.

My favorite thing about is being able to extend your desktop by using your apple tv, turns your flat screen into a second monitor, very cool!

This was tested using my iPhone hotspot on VZW 4G LTE w/ one bar of signal.

I'm using an AirPort Extreme 802.11n (5th Generation). It's a great one too. I'm not actually using it as the router, but as a wireless switch that feeds my old D-Link DI-604 which performs the actual routing function. I did it that way so that I could put the router in the basement with all the Ethernet lines running to it through a gigabit switch. The house has wired ethernet in most rooms. That way I could put the AirPort Extreme upstairs in a central location. It has good range too, thru walls into the garage and out onto the deck.The AirPort Extreme, D-Link DI-604 router, and the D-Link DGS-1008G gigabit switch are rock solid reliable. Literally, the only time they ever get reset is when the electric power goes off. Wish I could say the same about the Time Warner equipment.The jury is still out on the Arris gateway from Time Warner. It's new here and came with a recent upgrade to faster Internet and phone service with their Signature Home plan. The Cisco DVR they have me is erratic and I think it will need to be replaced.

All the equipment I have ever gotten from Time Warner has been junk, even the cable boxes. I've always just purchased my own modem. Especially now that they are trying to charge you $6 / month if you rent it from them.

I just got one of those too. Best router I've worked with. I had the Linksys AC 1750 for about a week before (got it temporarily while I waited for my Nighthawk)... the Nighthawk is twice the router than Linksys' best offering right now. The range is amazing, I was having horrible signal on my patio with every other router I tried... Nighthawk (R7000) has been flawless. Good choice! Best router out right now in my opinion...

http://www.netgear.com/home/products/wirelessrouters/ultimate-performance/R7000.aspx#

I have to agree with you CA3LE I didn't want to shell out the $200 but I have to say it was well worth it.

What router are you currently using?

I just picked up the new Netgear Nighthawk, I must say it's a beast. Range is really good which is my favorite thing about it. 

If you don't travel much I would go with the iMac. Its large screen is great for movies and doing work, etc.. 

On the other hand you can't beat the Retina Display, not to mention the flash storage. Also you'd be able to tote this with you when you travel and such.

If it was me... i'd go with the MacBook Pro w/ Retina

Hi all, I haven't posted in a loooooong time!

Anyways what kind of router are you currently using? If you can post a pic of your network setup.

I am using a Linksys / Cisco e4200. I like it, the performance is great and range is good as well.

Well in the past year I recently moved to Smith Mountain Lake (http://smith-mountain-lake.com/)

It's great living on a lake, waking up and hearing fish jump and ducks quack. But... I had to switch ISPs. WHICH SUCKS. I used to get almost 20MBPS down from Cox.

Now with verizon DSL. I'm getting 2-MBPS.

The forums are looking great! It's been quite a while since i've been around! Things have changed a lot! In a good way it seems! I am going to try and be more active. Keep up the good work Testmy.net!

It's about time, it's ridiculous how they sue people for massive amounts of money. 

What happened to www.testmymobile.net ?

I don't know if it's just me or what, but I have noticed that Cox in my area (Roanoke, Virginia) has dramatically improved their performance. About a month ago I noticed that all my speeds were actually stable. When I have run download speed tests they have been very consistent. It's been quite a while since I have seen my speed drop below 11.5 mbps. Has anyone else noticed any improvements?

Ahh.

Hey guys I am looking into getting a new router and came across this one, what do you all think?

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=260254089248&_trksid=p3907.m32&_trkparms=tab%3DSelling

Very relaxing.

Just installed it, I love it!

wtf?

This is SPAM. 

12/1 Cox Communications

This powerboost is like a perma boost for me on all downloads. 

Man meep choose your story.

:::.. Download Stats ..:::

Download Connection is:: 16711 Kbps about 16.7 Mbps (tested with 48638 kB)

Download Speed is:: 2040 kB/s

Tested From:: https://testmy.net/ (Server 1)

Test Time:: 2007/06/09 - 8:52pm

Bottom Line:: 291X faster than 56K 1MB Download in 0.5 sec

Tested from a 48638 kB file and took 23.843 seconds to complete

Download Diagnosis:: Awesome! 20% + : 186.2 % faster than the average for host (cox.net)

D-Validation Link:: https://testmy.net/stats/id-4VGBDKWZP

User Agent:: Mozilla/4.0 (compatible; MSIE 7.0; Windows NT 5.1; .NET CLR 2.0.50727) [!]

Thats really good. I wouldn't bitch either. So how you been haven't seen you around for a while?

Quite well, I moved so I am still unpacking and stuff. It's good to be back!

here is a 43 MB test, downloads are HOT tonight.

:::.. Download Stats ..:::

Download Connection is:: 16711 Kbps about 16.7 Mbps (tested with 48638 kB)

Download Speed is:: 2040 kB/s

Tested From:: https://testmy.net/ (Server 1)

Test Time:: 2007/06/09 - 8:52pm

Bottom Line:: 291X faster than 56K 1MB Download in 0.5 sec

Tested from a 48638 kB file and took 23.843 seconds to complete

Download Diagnosis:: Awesome! 20% + : 186.2 % faster than the average for host (cox.net)

D-Validation Link:: https://testmy.net/stats/id-4VGBDKWZP

User Agent:: Mozilla/4.0 (compatible; MSIE 7.0; Windows NT 5.1; .NET CLR 2.0.50727) [!]

I couldn't be happier. The boost lasted me all the way for a 750 MB file download from microsoft. I was downloading at 2 MB/s