Does Linksys WRT1900ac router need a separate modem for BT broadband?

[VectraMan]

I've read mixed reactions to the Fritz, but yes the Draytek looks the dog's b's

Come to think of it, I could use the Draytek as the modem + router, and then plug the Linksys WRT1900AC into that to form a separate subnet with 802.11ac wireless functionality.

Nothing like spending £400+ on kit when a £40 box will do everything you need.

[OwlHoot]

One more question (possible stupid question alert)

If I buy the Draytek, or some other modem (+ router), will I still need the miniature BT splitter that actually plugs into the broadband phone line ?

[VectraMan]

Yes. I suppose a router could have a splitter built in, but I've never seen one that does.

[OwlHoot]

Yes. I suppose a router could have a splitter built in, but I've never seen one that does.

Yes, some more Googling made it pretty clear that a separate RJ45-to-RJ11 splitter is still required.

All the ones I could find look worryingly cheap, but a Billion AFB711C sounds more than adequate.

[Scruff]

Alternatively, you can install a filtered master socket and then no filters are required.

When I had my Sky Fibre installed, the BT Openreach engineer replaced my old master socket with a new, filtered one.

[VectraMan]

Alternatively, you can install a filtered master socket and then no filters are required.

When I had my Sky Fibre installed, the BT Openreach engineer replaced my old master socket with a new, filtered one.

When I first had ADSL that was an engineer installed BT socket with the filter built in. Then they went DIY. Apparently (and I've just learned this today), you can now get a DIY fibre install too - though Plusnet didn't give me that option. And the other thing I've learned today is that there are a couple of VDSL routers; I thought you had no choice but to use the BT modem via ethernet (and I didn't like the idea of two boxes). But you do. I think I've talked myself into spending money.

If you're going to buy an ADSL router, you might be better off buying one that can do VDSL too for future proofing. Like the Vigor 2760n.

[Scruff]

It's an easy DIY...

http://www.vmadmin.co.uk/other/357-m...tension-socket

Thanks to the author (who is not me!)

[OwlHoot]

If you're going to buy an ADSL router, you might be better off buying one that can do VDSL too for future proofing. Like the Vigor 2760n.

Future proofing is a major aim. But now you have me puzzled - The Vigor 2830 is significantly more expensive than the Vigor 2760n but doesn't seem to support VDSL (unless it does but is too obvious to mention).

So what useful extra(s) is one paying for with the 2830

Or is the 2760n actually a newer model, despite its smaller model number, rendering the 2830 obsolete?

[OwlHoot]

Ah, to answer my own (latest) question, I found a DrayTek feature comparison guide

It seems that in the 2800 series, to get VDSL one must go for the Vigor 2860Vn Plus, which is £263 (from that site).

Lucky you mentioned VDSL - Thanks!

[VectraMan]

Ah, to answer my own (latest) question, I found a DrayTek feature comparison guide

It seems that in the 2800 series, to get VDSL one must go for the Vigor 2860Vn Plus, which is £263 (from that site).

Lucky you mentioned VDSL - Thanks!

Can't have you spending only £200 when you could be spending £263.

I think the 27xx is for SoHo and 28xx is for business.