The new Roku HD-XR player

[calore]

Hello all,
My current set-up:
Using the Roku HD (802.11B/G)
Verizon DSL 1.5 down and 384 up
using modem Westell VersaLink Model 327W
sending WiFi at 802.11b/g/g+ from basement to Roku player on 1st floor in house
currently I get between 2 & 3 on the dot meter
3 is acceptable but 2 is definitely not

My question:
If I buy the new HD-XR player (that supports 802.11N/B/G "dual-band"), will I need to upgrade my modem to one that will send a 802.11N/B/G "dual-band" signal?
If so, will the 802.11N/B/G "dual-band" give a better picture? I can't get a faster internet from Verizon right now...
Thank you all for any help!
Bill

[billc124]

Hello all,
My current set-up:
Using the Roku HD (802.11B/G)
Verizon DSL 1.5 down and 384 up
using modem Westell VersaLink Model 327W
sending WiFi at 802.11b/g/g+ from basement to Roku player on 1st floor in house
currently I get between 2 & 3 on the dot meter
3 is acceptable but 2 is definitely not

My question:
If I buy the new HD-XR player (that supports 802.11N/B/G "dual-band"), will I need to upgrade my modem to one that will send a 802.11N/B/G "dual-band" signal?
If so, will the 802.11N/B/G "dual-band" give a better picture? I can't get a faster internet from Verizon right now...
Thank you all for any help!
Bill

1.5 down is too slow. You really need a faster internet connection to get better quality. Getting the XR model won't help you. Your internet connection is the cause of the problem not the speed of the wireless network.

[calore]

Thanks billc124, Fios should be here (Wash.DC) within the next year.

[TIMO21]

If one were to buy a HD-XR, is there a trade-in for the current standard box most people are already using? That might help sales.

[billc124]

If one were to buy a HD-XR, is there a trade-in for the current standard box most people are already using? That might help sales.

Doubtful, very few consumer electronic companies offer upgrades to old products, why would you expect Roku to be any different? Sell the old one on eBay and get a new one, that is what I do.

[BoloMKXXVIII]

Have you tried a temporary ethernet connection? If it gives you better quality perhaps you need to move your wireless router a bit or use a higher gain antenna. Worth a try, it won't cost you anything but time to move the Roku upstairs.