Will an old modem with a new router impact speed?

Riczter on 01/06/2013 - 21:36

Ive got an old Siemens Speedstream 4200 modem. Wondering whether i should toss it or not. If I connect it to a new wireless router, will I still get the most out of the connection, or will the age of the modem impact the speed?

Does a standalone modem have any impact on speed (ie adsl vs adsl2+), or is it all done in the router?

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  • retiredfeline on 01/06/2013 - 21:45
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    Yes it will if it doesn't play nice with the ADSL connection. In particular you need an ADSL2 modem to get ADSL2 speeds. Also older modems may be less tolerant of poorer line quality.

  • tonyjzx on 01/06/2013 - 22:00

    depends how its setup

    i use a few routers and as they're not bridged, they have no bearing on line speed

  • StewBalls on 02/06/2013 - 09:16

    FWIW, I have a Speedstream 4200 connected to my Linksys E3000…this setup works like a champion! :)

  • Riczter on 02/06/2013 - 11:10

    Hmmm, ok I might hold onto it then, cheers for the input guys.

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