Reply to: ADSL router recommendations?

[VectraMan]

Er, yes I do.

I want something to connect to the ADSL modem and provide wireless and gigabit wired access to my connection.

Traditionally, an ADSL router is a router that connects to ADSL (i.e. you plug the phone line directly into it). What you want (and what you have bought) is a regular ethernet to ethernet router, which is nothing to do with ADSL at all.

I can only assume you're locked into some dodgy deal where you have to use a supplied modem, as otherwise why would you look to have two boxes when you could buy a proper ADSL router and replace both?

[gadgetman]

Er, yes I do.

I want something to connect to the ADSL modem and provide wireless and gigabit wired access to my connection.

I've ordered the D-Link now. It gets good reviews and has what I need.

So after all that you don't actually want an ADSL router?

I have to say although my first Netgear (11Mb) was a bit flakey, the 54G one I've had for the last few years has been flawless.

[VectraMan]

Not if I've already got a modem (which I have)

So after all that you don't actually want an ADSL router?

I have to say although my first Netgear (11Mb) was a bit flakey, the 54G one I've had for the last few years has been flawless.

[blacjac]

Not if I've already got a modem (which I have)

If all you are after is a gigabit switch, I have used 3com ones before, got an 8 port one for about 50 quid from dabs.

http://www.dabs.com/productview.aspx...ationKey=50362


I realise it's not wireless, but i've never used one of those so can't comment

[gadgetman]

Not if I've already got a modem (which I have)

I think you do need that bit, that's what connects you to the internet

[blacjac]

You make it sound like a few quid extra - its nearly £80 more (with delivery).

I'm sure Drayteks are great but I don't need hardware VPN or 32 concurrent connections or built in modem!

I think you do need that bit, that's what connects you to the internet

I am sure you don't need the 'extras' but people on here seem to think that the 2820 is nothing more than an expensive ADSL modem, but it isn't.

It's a cheap (very) hardware VPN solution that happens to have an ADSL modem built in, totally unsuited to your needs.

[gadgetman]

You make it sound like a few quid extra - its nearly £80 more (with delivery).

I'm sure Drayteks are great but I don't need hardware VPN or 32 concurrent connections or built in modem!

If you're going to spend that much why not spend the extra for the Vigor ?

http://www.broadbandbuyer.co.uk/Shop...ProductID=5267

[blacjac]

Thanks for all the posts.

I've heard good things about Draytek before but as noted they are quite expensive.

What about this one I found from D-Link: D-Link DIR-655

Drayteks are actually quite cheep for what you are getting.

Show me another hardware VPN that supports 32 concurrent connections with a built in ADSL modem for less than 200 quid....

[Platypus]

If you're going to spend that much why not spend the extra for the Vigor ?

http://www.broadbandbuyer.co.uk/Shop...ProductID=5267

[gadgetman]

Thanks for all the posts.

I've heard good things about Draytek before but as noted they are quite expensive.

What about this one I found from D-Link: D-Link DIR-655

[Fred Bloggs]

Or...... If you are interested in a boxed BT2110 bog standard wireless router with 4 lan ports on the back, I have one lying in the wardrobe unused which you can have for a fairly minor consideration plus postage.

[gingerjedi]

When are they going to decide on a new classification? Manufacturers have been releasing 'Draft-N' products for donkey’s years.

[voodooflux]

I have the Draytek Vigor 2820n - 1 gigabit port, Draft n wifi.. Works a treat with Bethere broadband. Another one is Billion 7402NX - 4 gigabit ports, Draft n.

neither are cheap.

a vote here for Draytek, excellent reliability my father-in-law has my old one that has been going for 5 years now, I upgraded to the 2820n,pricey, but worth it (like myself may I add)

WTS - brilliant, reliable kit.

[gingerjedi]

I've tried Netgear, Belkin and Linksys.

The Netgear is by far the easiest to configure and monitor, routerstats works straight off with no configuration changes with most netgear routers.

The Belkin was almost as good but the interface let it down with too many reboots required for config changes.

The Linksys was rubbish as the interface didn't show much useful info should you have a problem.

Netgear FTW!

[stingman123]

I have the Draytek Vigor 2820n - 1 gigabit port, Draft n wifi.. Works a treat with Bethere broadband. Another one is Billion 7402NX - 4 gigabit ports, Draft n.

neither are cheap.

a vote here for Draytek, excellent reliability my father-in-law has my old one that has been going for 5 years now, I upgraded to the 2820n,pricey, but worth it (like myself may I add)