I have a 3 year old iMac 3.2GHz connected to an ancient Netgear router. the only decent provider in the area is a microwave provider with download speeds of less than 15 mbps. what is a good updated replacement router to buy
iMac 27", macOS 10.15
I kind of like the Google Mesh system, I installed one about a year ago and my single story 2500 sq. ft. house now has excellent coverage everywhere throughout the house. I also support about 20 different Wi-Fi devices, some that require a lot of bandwidth like 4K TV that operate perfectly now.
"the only decent provider in the area is a microwave
provider with download speeds of less than 15 mbps."
Changing your router will be of no use if your choices of
internet providers do not supply higher speeds (typically if
available will cost more).
It is like you currently have a 1/2 inch pipe and replace it with a 4 inch
pipe. If it is fed by an eyedropper, you will still only get eyedropper
amounts.
So, in your case, if your provider delivers 15 megabit/second, it doesn't
matter if the router is 100 megabit/second or 10 gigabit/second, you
still only get 15 megabit.
Check with your service provider for a compatible router that they would recommend.
The iMac should be okay with anything they can suggest.
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