I'm better hardwiring to my modem then Router, Right?

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Peachesbackwards

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I apologize for asking this but I just want to be sure. I just moved my modem as well as my N Router from my den into my bedroom as 95% of the the time I use my laptop in the bedroom and only 5% of the time I use my desktop in my den. The modem and router are right next to my bed and for the best internet speed I'm just going to connect the laptop by ethernet cable instead of going wireless. For the fastest speed I should connect my laptop by cable to the Modem right not the Router or will I see no drop off in speed? Is there any way the router would be faster (If I use the Router I will turn my Windows Firewall off, if I don't use the Router the Firewall will be turned on). Thank you for your input.

As an aside, I'm going to have to get a Wireless device for my Desktop.
 
Hmm couple of points...
1. If you plan to use the laptop and don't need the desktop to connect wirelessly, then it is fine to connect directly to the modem; otherwise you will have to connect the router to the modem to afford wireless to the desktop.
2. You shouldn't see a drop in speed from connecting the ethernet cable of your laptop to the router, in this case it just serves as a through-put.
3. Unless the router has a built in firewall, then you should leave Windows firewall on. Ths protects you from intruders.
4. On both my networks, house and apartment; as far as internet is concerned both wireless and connected via ethenet cable seem to deliver about the same speed. Now if I downloading big files, then there may be a difference.
 
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