[sirzacolot]

I have been charged with the task of redoing our fraternity houses network setup. Our current issue is that our current router is unable to handle 40+ simultaneous connections. Currently we have a "2wire" dsl modem/router connected into a pair of dlink 10/100 switches (32 port each). This setup causes what I would describe as "rolling internet blackouts" throughout the house. When a connection is active at any given computer, throuput is good but latency is horrible (~500 ms).
I have been looking at replacing the dsl modem/router with a unit aimed at small-business rather than consumers. Load-balancing would be a plus.
I was specifically looking at linksys "RV" line of routers. These provide load-balancing services and seem to be a good step above our current setup.
However, I am concerned that these products will not provide the kind throughput that our users require. Will the 4 port rv series router have enough "umph" to handle 40 connections? Do the 8 or 16 port versions offer higher clocked network processor etc?

Any advice you guys can provide as far as what sort of products I should be looking at will be greatly appreciated.

-zac

[Mycroft_Holmes_MW]

What's your DSL speed? That's usually the bottleneck.

[macnuke]

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What's your DSL speed? That's usually the bottleneck.

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no lie, DLS running 1.5M, you get a couple on WoW and a couple surfing pr0n, your pings are gunna be way up there.
and in a frat house, you WILL have both. /forums/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif

[sturner0430]

Certainly macnuke is correct. Your problem is likely to be dual pronged. The first item you should address is your pipeline out of the house. Upgrade to cable, or fiber optic if that is an option. And negotiate the fastest connection you are able to afford.
When you have that in place then look to see if your current routers are sufficient to your needs. I suspect that they are. If not look into getting switches rather than routers, which will be cheaper.