Reply to: New home router

[b0redom]

Vigor 2860 Series

Built in VDSL modem so one less box. Absolutely rock solid.

[suityou01]

Would your line be capable of running VDSL2, or would you prefer to opt for the slower VDSL?

[suityou01]

And you need to make sure you are up to speed on the technology before offering advice.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Very-h...United_Kingdom



As used in BT infinity aka FTTC and available via resellers since 2011.

Trust me DB, that has never stopped anyone on here, ever....

[DaveB]

What is VDSL? Webopedia



But of course as it wasn't in your original spec that you were using a rare type of connectivity I should have somehow interpolated this.

And you need to make sure you are up to speed on the technology before offering advice.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Very-h...United_Kingdom

It has been defined in standard ITU-T G.993.2 finalized in 2005

As used in BT infinity aka FTTC and available via resellers since 2011.

[suityou01]

No, you need to read the original requirements spec.



Yes, Hence in the original spec.



No, hence not in the original spec.




No, hence not in the original spec.




No, hence not in the original spec.




No, hence not in the original spec.

Fixed or Dynamic IP irrelevant.



Not relavent. VDSL so only need LAN connectivity which should be standard on a router.



Whatever gets me the box that best meets the spec.




I can hardly wait.

What is VDSL? Webopedia

VDSL is currently going through a standards issue, so it isn't widely deployed yet.

But of course as it wasn't in your original spec that you were using a rare type of connectivity I should have somehow interpolated this.

[suityou01]

Is this how Stek feels when I bollock him for trying to help me with my Linux tulip?

[northernladuk]

No, you need to read the original requirements spec.



Yes, Hence in the original spec.



No, hence not in the original spec.




No, hence not in the original spec.




No, hence not in the original spec.




No, hence not in the original spec.

Fixed or Dynamic IP irrelevant.



Not relavent. VDSL so only need LAN connectivity which should be standard on a router.



Whatever gets me the box that best meets the spec.




I can hardly wait.

So.... What are you trying to say here DaveB

[DaveB]

Need more info DB.

No, you need to read the original requirements spec.

Do you want VPN support? Think about the recent problems I've had with online banking fraud etc. If you're on the road a lot and using hotel wifi then a VPN dial in to home can give peace of mind.

Yes, Hence in the original spec.

Are you a gamer?

No, hence not in the original spec.

Do any of your devices use Voip/SIP?

No, hence not in the original spec.

Do you need parental controls?

No, hence not in the original spec.

Do you want to operate a DMZ, fixed or dynamic IP?

No, hence not in the original spec.

Fixed or Dynamic IP irrelevant.

Are you on ADSL or Cable?

Not relavent. VDSL so only need LAN connectivity which should be standard on a router.

What's your budget?

Whatever gets me the box that best meets the spec.

Answer these an I can give you my recommendations.

I can hardly wait.

[suityou01]

Need more info DB.

Do you want VPN support? Think about the recent problems I've had with online banking fraud etc. If you're on the road a lot and using hotel wifi then a VPN dial in to home can give peace of mind.

Are you a gamer?

Do any of your devices use Voip/SIP?

Do you need parental controls?

Do you want to operate a DMZ, fixed or dynamic IP?

Are you on ADSL or Cable?

What's your budget?

Answer these an I can give you my recommendations.

[Einstein Jnr]

I am impressed with the Mearki AP I got from the free webinar, so much so that I am looking to buy one of their routers to compliment, not cheap but very impressive.

Thanks to SimonMac, I also have the free Meraki AP after attending the webinar - solid piece of kit.

[suityou01]

Need more info DB.

Do you want VPN support? Think about the recent problems I've had with online banking fraud etc. If you're on the road a lot and using hotel wifi then a VPN dial in to home can give peace of mind.

Are you a gamer?

Do any of your devices use Voip/SIP?

Do you need parental controls?

Do you want to operate a DMZ, fixed or dynamic IP?

Are you on ADSL or Cable?

What's your budget?

Answer these an I can give you my recommendations.

[WTFH]

You got any spare routers knocking around that you could daisy chain them?

[kevpuk]

MyCo required me to purchase a Netgear D7000......pretty much all the router I need!

[SimonMac]

The routers look like overkill for us. Pricey as you say and you need a paid for license for the management software. Couldn't see anything that said it could be done directly on the device.

Without the licence yeah it shuts down, but there are enough features that swung it for me (mainly the site-to-site VPN for the house in Spain).

[DaveB]

I am impressed with the Mearki AP I got from the free webinar, so much so that I am looking to buy one of their routers to compliment, not cheap but very impressive.

The routers look like overkill for us. Pricey as you say and you need a paid for license for the management software. Couldn't see anything that said it could be done directly on the device.