“I know that max speeds are heavily based on ISP, but do the amount of Down and Upstreams matter? Only reason I ask is because I can't decide between this model or the step below. I have Spectrum with 300Mbit Download.”
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Having 32 channels up and 8 down makes a BIG difference in the evening and on weekends when everyone gets home and starts hammering their internet connections. With more channels, you don't get these slowdowns. This modem just keeps going by dividing the traffic across more channels. You won't regret spending a few bucks more for this.
Sorry, there was a problem. Please try again later.It really depends on what you are doing online. The average person doesn't need 300 up/down. Gamers my need it though. This will support those speeds if you need it.
Sorry, there was a problem. Please try again later.Yes, the number of Downstream & Upstream channels DOES make a difference. I am a Systems Administrator and have cable modems installed at 12 different locations and the locations that have the higher amount of DS/US channels do see a higher download speed. I certainly see a difference in it in my own home setting, as well.
Sorry, there was a problem. Please try again later.I would definitely go with this router and not a lower level model. My internet speeds from my provider are at 75mbps and I initally decided to go with a lower capacity modem. I was not getting anywhere near the speeds that I am getting with this modem. I am getting around 100+mbps downloads and 60 on uploads. Thats pretty good for a 75mbps package from my provider. If you're paying for 300mbps then this modem will get you there and beyond.
Sorry, there was a problem. Please try again later.The best reason to get a faster speed is more than one user downstreaming at a time with things that take up lots of bandwidth like gaming or video streaming from multiple devices. Choosing a faster speed device will indeed make it faster. How fast depends on the number of devices connected. Each additional device splits your bandwidth and causes the additional devices to run slower. Additionally most internet providers list a peak speed for their services. When you run a test speed the actual upload and download speed is usually half of the rating the internet provider lists. Again extra devices will bog it down. I always do a cost comparison for the faster device. If it is 10 to 15 percent more expensive then it is a justifiable cost but if it is twice the price then it is probably best to wait for the price of that technology to drop on successive models. Most of us cycle out devices way to fast to notice we have an obsolete device anyway. Bottom line is to do an internet speed test with the normal amount of devices on your network and see if you are ok with the price difference.
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