Thinking that router will make your Wi-Fi superfast? Not so fast, buddy!

[@Creamagination]

God dammit this guy is literally the best reviewer in Cnet, 0 bulshit and all good info.

[@joeyyjames]

Surprising coming from cnet, right?

[@disciprine]

More like best reviewer period. If Dong Ngo had his own channel/show i'd sub right away

[@tizben]

Brian Cooley, Dong Ngo, and Bridget Carrey are why I am subscribed to Cnet

[@Triumphant712]

agreed!

[@Zushikikato]

I agree..

[@CinematicTouchProductions]

I cant believe it, somebody that actually knows how to do a review! this guy is the best I've seen so far, no BS clear speaking and to the point. no time wasted, I like him

[@LEONXRED]

Respect The Dong, best reviewer on CNET.

[@xXZian6Xx]

Dong squad

[@abhijeetnarachannel]

I don't know why but I can trust Dong Ngo with my life!

[@NcalBiker]

I just lucked into this review by chance. I'm searching for a new router, as the old one just died from a line surge. Great advice. Thank you!

[@JG-gh4xj]

more Dong please CNET forget the rest !!!

[@leolldankology]

JJ G I have a feeling this is not the first time you've asked for more Dong. 😕

[@sameldin2022]

The Dong is the best reviewer at CNET

[@DoubleCTech]

Could you do more of these. I love learning about how to optimize a wifi connection but it just a boring topic to read about.

[@PSYCHOV3N0M]

Umm he didn't really give much useful info regarding "optimizing" a wi-fi connection speed that most of us users don't already know.

[@nicholashoi3155]

Just go and watch LTT aka Linus Tech Tips

[@cynthiax2874]

not so boring if you need the info and its up to date, thats the main thing. Hearing this helps make some points of a new modem not so important. One thing not talked about is the ability for any particular modem to be a repeater making the router much more functional by having a broader area of coverage. This to me is just as important as how many devices at what speed it supports.

[@HiFiInsider]

Dong, you should link the article in the video description to make it easy for us non Dong Ngo to find.

[@Beatlestreakin]

☺

[@Burog1]

I want this dudes voice on an audio book bruh

[@GGInfamous]

Oh god not... It's broken English....

[@maxdondada]

me too Samurai

[@bcuz8998]

Odorous Smegma sounds hot

[@lewigao]

kinky

[@TheUrbanRebel]

or on a waze navigation...hahaha

[@RouelJones]

I work for a ISP and I swear I have to explain this all day long

[@chuy7880]

I work for an ISP and I sell this router after wholesaling it

[@Banana_Cognac]

Man, me too! "I'm getting 40Mbps out of my wifi". Ma'am, you're paying for up to 50. "ya, why can't I can't 50?". Proceed to check ethernet and get 55. Well ma'am, my job here is done lol

[@jonoxlade9313]

ISP gear sucks always disconnects BT hubs are shit why do you think we always buy 3rd party routers because they are reliable vs the shit you give us

[@cynthiax2874]

simple to explain - different size pipes carrying water.

[@Mia-ln1zs]

Honestly this should be common knowledge know. Everyone has internet these days. And wired always get you closest to your isp advertised speed. Less switches the better. Though technically any device on wifi should be able to cap the basic isp speed. Even with older tech.

[@HarveyMushman]

Thanks Dong, that was very informative! No bull*** no added sugar. Just pure information and no unnecessary personal opinion, nor endlessly rambling for 10 minutes to get to the point. That's how it's supposed to be!

[@oooppiikkk]

Leave it to Ngo to keep cnet alive

[@jfm_ixix]

I swear I was waiting for him to say “mm’kay”

[@CryptoJordanVR]

Let me clarify on a few things here. I can speak from experience when I say that, to an extent, a good quality modem and router combo can make a difference in the sense it can provide a much more stable and balanced internet connection. Especially across multiple devices. But, more importantly, it's much better than the hybrid modem and router that ISPs will try to make you use. And trust me those will actually hold you back regardless of your ISP speed... and they even charge you extra on your monthly bill for using the cruddy router they provide to you! My advice to everyone I talk to about ISPs is that they should ALWAYS opt to use their own modem and router instead of the ones that the ISPs provide!

[@WiFiGuy]

i wish i had his smooth delivery style

[@parko246]

Go Dong!

[@Canceriantigershark]

The most useful, and indeed the only useful explanation I have ever heard about wifi speed. Thanks

[@dewaynjohnson2438]

This dudes the man!!! He gives it to you like it is. No sales pitch, thank you.

[@MichaelParpounas]

Only the creatively genius mind of Dong Ngo could come up with a title like that.

[@wyattsexton7083]

You have to have fast internet - That's #1 on the list. I have 200 mbps for my Internet Speed from my local cable company. Then you add a super fast Cable Internet Modem and add the super fast WiFI router = equals killer speed. Plus use ethernet internet cables for your gaming systems and computers for gaming etc. etc. Use the wifi signal just for casual use like web browsing - nothing hardcore.

[@nosilverharbinger]

Wyatt Sexton I have played loads of multiplayer games on WiFi and it was as good as it was on Ethernet for any practical purpose. I have no idea why you would need a higher speed tier for your broadband service either. Most games use very little data when compared with streaming video, or even audio files. The key is to get your latency to within an acceptable range for gaming with little to no packet loss or collisions, and most home modems and routers today are so powerful and loaded with customizable networking features that almost anyone can accomplish this over WiFi with a modest amount of effort and know-how. There are other factors I could go into as well, but the bottom line is Ethernet is nice, but it is not a necessity for competitive gaming anymore, and it hasn’t been for years at this point.

[@nosilverharbinger]

The answer is it depends. If your device's wireless NIC supports newer wifi standards than your current router does, then obtaining a router that uses those standards will likely improve your wifi connectivity. This is dependent on all things being egual in terms of broadcast strength and so on, and that is almost never the case. If not, then a newer router may still make improvements to your network security and broadcast quality. It may also be somewhat, or perhaps even significantly faster due to iterative hardware improvements and other software factors that are too numerous to mention here. It all depends on what router you have and what you are intending to implement.

[@calvinmartin4869]

Best description regarding WiFi capability that I have heard! Great review Dong!

[@m.stewart7208]

I love how 2533 becomes 2600 and not 2500. Thank you, Marketing.

[@grisby6484]

Thanks, so refreshing to listen to straight to the point no bs person.

[@doasindefinitely]

CNET please give us more DONG! We just can't get enough

[@christrain1067]

We love dong

[@jimdavidson5208]

Finally someone that tells it like it is. Listen to this guy. Great video sir.

[@DavidHernandezLovesYou]

I like this guy's confidence!

[@Lawful123]

I never thought that i would like Dong, you changed my mind.

[@princessdoddie]

Thank! You get right to the point. There's no waiting for you to beat around the bush before you get to the meat of the information we want to hear. Thanks for a great and to the point review.

[@phunk_]

Bro. Loved you in Dexter. Great work.

[@kushalthapa3548]

wasn't that C.S. Lee ... haha

[@0vereasy]

@@kushalthapa3548 racism isn’t funny

[@kushalthapa3548]

@@0vereasy I am correcting ben, if you read my comment precisely

[@ReanimareX]

Obstacles are a huge factor in blocking signals. This is especially true in a lot of 1960-1890 homes. The walls can stop signals dead in their tracks. I've experienced this, my old home that was an multi family caused the wifi to barely reach the kitchen when the kitchen was only 20-30 ft away. The new house with the same router can get strong signals 3x the distance compared to the old house.

[@v1d300]

Thanks CNET for making a very practical video. Link to the article please.

[@GROB410]

“At a time” love this guy.

[@mccoymadephotography8370]

Hidden driver, I agree, this guy is the BEST reviewer. Just the important info, no BS!!!

[@RobBastien]

Love the style bud...thanks for the no-nonsense presentation.

[@NamLe1975]

Honestly I watch tech reviewers all over youtube. THIS GUY IS AWESOME!!! Loose your job at CNET and start your own channel Dong.

[@ErnestJay88]

Without Dong Ngo, CNET will never be the same.

[@bernatboschfolch]

That's a honest man.

[@atomicbrain9401]

Dong Ngo, more like Dong NGOAT🔥🔥💯💯

[@martalli]

Dong No always speaks the truth and often there is more to learn than just the topic at hand...

[@josetakapele]

I know very little about networking but this guy broke it down well. Thanks.

[@martalli]

You're the wisest guy in tech, Dong Ngo!

[@reviewthecheapest]

Man this video was really helpful and informative. Seems like we can save all the money for the expensive routers.

[@firetiger110]

Review The Cheapest seems like a 30 dollar router will just do

[@farm64]

No, you want to get the best router you can so it is future proof. Tech improves fast. So when your next device (phone, PC...etc) has the ability to handle more mbps your router can give it to it. Don't go cheap on a router...he forgot to mention that routers should outlast your devices for the most part...hence your router should be ready for the next up and coming device needs. Hope that makes sense.

[@IamMegaJustMega]

I love this guys voice! At 1:36 we have the "At a time" Western accent :'D and that made me sub!

[@DVDFHardTarget]

Yeah! I have to agree the best reviewer bar none! Keeps it so simply and easy to understand.

[@audigit]

Dong... you really nail it regarding the client vs the claim of the device. Cheers. I’ll buy you a beer if I ever meet you.

[@curlytoezz]

this guy's the best reviewer on CNET fire everyone else and let this guy take over

[@sirjohndoeofpa3292]

Wow, you just answered a lot if my questions, plus even future questions I may have. Thank you !!!

[@rxonmymind8362]

Wow! Thank you so much for a thorough and easy to understand explanation.

[@redelgado99]

Awesome Review! I'm subscribing just because of your no nonsense review.

[@zackfahey4225]

That was awesome. Great personality too. I trust him.

[@ganjariver2683]

Very straight forward, clear, concise explanation. Well done.

[@bobasquid3339]

Wow! Thank you! This guy's name is Dong Ngo..... kinda like DONGLE.... Holy crap! This guy was born for tech, it's even in his name! Great video!

[@bilshaw8116]

about time you did this DN.. ppl think fsster router means fast everything

[@theindividualistbeagle6316]

Awesome Name + Awesome Personality + Very Knowledgeable + Awesome Reviewer = Dong Ngo

[@KelalaSeichi]

probably the most egit how-to / explanation i've watched in awhile. keeping it 100!!!

[@BananaChipzzz]

In Dong we trust!

[@quentinrance8974]

Thank you for simple explanation on router speeds; this helped a lot.

[@arjunpatel1641]

Please do more of these!

[@mikemahon6164]

Thank you for this. Certainly explains why my new router isn’t as fast as what I thought it would be.

[@williamblair2447]

Just like cowbell, we all know, we need more Dong.

[@majicman50]

yup

[@rootjim1]

Good information and an excellent speaker. Pull back the curtains!

[@charleshines6155]

for a while I was stuck with 802.11n and got an AC router. I would have gotten an AX but they are still very expensive. I also don't like draft specs because they are slower than expected. My internet is 100 megabits so if I can at least get that or close over WiFi I am happy. You won't need a very expensive router to get that. From a distance it might drop off some but that is still not too bad unless you are in a really large house.

[@iamzebra7025]

This is how you review things. Respect. Thank you

[@prajnaseek]

Who is this guy? Anyway, I love him! Bring us more of him, CNet! A straight-shooter with a sense of humour - yep, I love it.

[@TechXSoftware]

Need more Dong Ngo videos!!

[@Darignobullseye]

THANK YOU... This really helps me understand how this all works. Thanks again for what is real.

[@DrabbestGorillaYT]

I love it when he says time

[@CliffordVII]

Haven't clicked on cnet for a while in my subscriptions. I saw Dong Ngo. Here I am.

[@rickrazz7136]

Facts, not fluff!, I love it! Can you do a video on Routers vs. Wifi extenders? Thanks

[@jersonjim3605]

This guys is hilarious and very informative. Definitely will follow his suggestions.

[@hamsterjohn]

the Dong can never be wrong

[@199724]

Got the Xiaomi HD Pro Router. Best $70 spent. Aluminum casing, 1 TB storage and very stable 2.4 and 5ghz

[@DillyDogSays]

Which modem and router should I buy for xfinity? I am reading buying separate devices is better than combo

[@MasterJP28]

I'm just here for the legend, Dong "Gang Bang" Ngo

[@KitNKitty]

Funny, I just bought my dad a Netgear Nighthawk AC3200 router for Father's Day since his old router died and he had no internet... But he keeps complaining that his ancient Windows Vista PC connected via WiFi is still slow. I tried to explain to him that the router isn't the problem; the connection is only as fat as the weakest (slowest) link which is his archaic PC (which he refuses to party with) that has an 802.11b WIFI card. So I'm definitely sending him a link to this video. Thank you! Very simple, informative and easy even for a stubborn old dad to understand. LOL

[@JosephBrown83805]

Another thing is the speed you get your service at home, or wherever. I'm in a rural area and at home I get, at peak performance, 3MBps download! I really have no need for a $300.00 router with only 3 MBps available! I stick with the $50.00 (or less) 100 to 300MB routers. If I lived in a city like my daughter and got over 20 MBps or higher, maybe, but not where I live.

[@jamesdaniel1987]

Another great video Mr Ngo

[@patrickbateman9242]

After all this years and Mazuka still rocks out, man!!! I wonder if he miss Dexter

[@Yowzoe]

Don't stop, Dong. You're fuckin hilarious. Also -- concise, which is real nice.

[@Roaryer]

this video will save me hours of conversations!

[@VastOceanCommuter]

I Dong Ngo before, but now I do! Props to CNET for some diversity!

[@sudipchatterjee]

Very thoughtful and informative! I found these facts in the hard way. I wish I found this video a lot earlier....

[@cusebasketballfan]

You NAILED IT! I bought the NETGEAR Night Hawk x10 and I don’t see any speed difference! Amazon still lags and buffers and router is 10ft away from the TV! I think that I pay for 100mb for Spectrum Internet! Also any information on how to Flash a Night Hawk to install IPVanish? Thank You

[@BlackapinoTheTechGuy]

THIS GUY IS AWESOME!!!..I Use Cnet for Practically ALL my Reviews when it comes to Our TV's or Laptops or Even Routers. I'll ALWAYS find it funny when people use Consumer Report for their "COMPARING"...lol.

[@Emtrthree]

Fastest link speed ive seen was between my ac1600 (ngear r6250) router and a ac3000 (ex8000) range extender going at a blazing speed of 1200mbps. And i believe it too, ftps of around 50-80mB/s through a GigE from range extender tool my desktop. From my living room about 15m away through a few walls.

[@cpenrose64]

Really miss him in CNET.

[@verogrant3105]

Thank you for the information I was wondering about that myself

[@lnelson287]

"This the mudda router" in his voice 😂😂

[@ranjanbiswas3233]

You are not getting the speed advertised by ISP? Switch to Ethernet. WIFI will always be slower if you live in an apartment. Walls, furnitures, household gadgets are the major factor.

[@sahildarya8752]

Hello sir. What do you think about TP Link AC1200?

[@matjaro]

At Aaaaaaaa time ! Love this guy

[@rrr43rrrismyepic40]

Sane

[@socialdebonair5482]

thank you. i really appreciate your time. you really explained that well.

[@rtownz251251]

Anyone else read the title with his voice in mind? 😂

[@the1p412]

I have at&t internet and it’s not so good, there’s like 8 to 12 devices connected to it . What can i do to improve the speed?

[@robertgarcia-zn7ed]

thank you now to buy a router more closer to my phones ceiling speed

[@noco-pf3vj]

I use TP-Link tl-wa901nd access point for 6 years now, new phone, new laptop, still the same access point and that's enough.

[@Jarl_69]

A useful video from CNET. I must be dreaming....

[@TechnoHash]

It's all about stable signal and longest range possible, speed depends on your service provider!

[@byronking9573]

Nice, straight shooter... Great information.