Which ADSL Router ??

niceguyrichy · Jun 18, 2011, 08:54 PM

ok guys, need a new router (on ADSL, so it has to be one of the 'modem/router' ones)
i'm slightly clueless tbh, as i've only ever bought one router many years ago, and since then been gifted them, so i don't really know where to start

'N' is obviously a must, Gigabit LAN would be a definite plus, but other than that I'm at your mercy

budget is...... sensible please.
don't want to spend £100+, but i'll spend enough if it gets me the right one

ta much

Tyrsonswood · Jun 18, 2011, 10:47 PM

I use the one supplied by my ISP so not much help there....... It works, but nothing fancy. I'll be watching to see what gets suggested here.

niceguyrichy · Jun 19, 2011, 12:33 AM

ok, so Gigabit LAN is a must

been looking at the Buffalo WZR-HP-G300NH, seems like it has great features for a great price.
thoughts ?

steves6403 · Jun 20, 2011, 04:23 AM

i,m using tplink .....was very cheap and not skipped a beat

niceguyrichy · Jun 20, 2011, 08:46 PM

bumpity

nobody got any suggestions ?

asedsa · Jun 20, 2011, 10:17 PM

I am in the same situation, need a good ADSL router.

Unfortunately, in my country I dont have too many choices, so probably it will be some cheap TP-link, but few of my friends say TP-link works very well. We will see very soon

Matth · Jun 20, 2011, 11:13 PM

The price (on a quick google) and capabilities of that Buffalo seem pretty good

First Gigabit one I found at Ebuyer
Cisco Linksys WAG320N Wireless-N Dual-band Gigabit.. | Ebuyer.com
Dearer, but dual band, and 5GHz can be a real plus if your locale is saturated with 2.4GHz traffic

Of course, also need to use dual band adapters to benefit.
Cisco Linksys Dual-Band Wireless-N300 USB Adapter | Ebuyer.com

It is NOT simultaneous dual band, so to run at 5GHz, ALL wireless connected equipment needs 5GHz capability, unless you use another access point for 2.4G coverage

Belkin F7D4401uk Play Max ADSL2+ Dual-Band Wireless-N Router (300Mbps)
The Belkin Playmax is one of a few that are Gigabit AND concurrent dual band

niceguyrichy · Jun 20, 2011, 11:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Matth

It is NOT simultaneous dual band, so to run at 5GHz, ALL wireless connected equipment needs 5GHz capability

ah, thank you, that answers a question i'd been meaning to ask

well given that it's fairly inevitable that there's always gonna be something in the house that runs 2.4, i think i'm probably as well going for that Buffalo that i found (seeing it at just over 50), ya think ?
i just don't fancy dropping 100+ quid on a router atm, not after just leaving 550 with my mechanic today

caqde · Jun 21, 2011, 01:06 AM

From my experience it is best to get a Modem and a very good Router separately. Set the supplied modem/router from your ISP to bridge mode and set your router up to link to the modem (PPPoE in my case) that way in the future if you change ISP's to say cable or another type of service you can keep your current router. (No changing passwords etc).

Matth · Jun 23, 2011, 06:23 PM

The playmax & 1 or 2 others do offer simultaneous dual band, then it doesn't matter if the adapters are not.
While there are dual band routers a shade under the £100 mark, it's pointless unless you also run at least one 5GHz adapter

If you already have decent coverage on "G", then it should be better still on N300 (thanks to MiMo antenna diversity), even without going dual band.

comp_ali · Jun 23, 2011, 09:42 PM

I have good experience with TP link products myself and they are well priced.

niceguyrichy · Jul 16, 2011, 05:58 PM

bump

i'm still looking to buy a modem/router with gigabit LAN, and still don't know what to get
there must be some EU based guys who've bought ADSL routers recently, no ?

***Veridian3*** · Jul 16, 2011, 08:58 PM

If I was buying one today I would get this: Netgear DGND3700 N600 Simultaneous Dual-Band Wireless-N ADSL2+ & Fibre Broadband Router w/ USB ReadySHARE Port (600Mbps)

Bit over your price but the top end Netgears always serve me well.

niceguyrichy · Jul 17, 2011, 06:21 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Veridian3

If I was buying one today I would get this: Netgear DGND3700 N600 Simultaneous Dual-Band Wireless-N ADSL2+ & Fibre Broadband Router w/ USB ReadySHARE Port (600Mbps)

Bit over your price but the top end Netgears always serve me well.

oosh
that's a punchy price, not sure the missus would ever cook for me again if i spent quite that much on a router..

Jun 20, 2011, 04:23 AM	#4
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Matth Flash Banner Hater Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: UK Posts: 3,426 Rep Power: 93 System Specs	Re: Which ADSL Router ?? The price (on a quick google) and capabilities of that Buffalo seem pretty good First Gigabit one I found at Ebuyer Cisco Linksys WAG320N Wireless-N Dual-band Gigabit.. \| Ebuyer.com Dearer, but dual band, and 5GHz can be a real plus if your locale is saturated with 2.4GHz traffic Of course, also need to use dual band adapters to benefit. Cisco Linksys Dual-Band Wireless-N300 USB Adapter \| Ebuyer.com It is NOT simultaneous dual band, so to run at 5GHz, ALL wireless connected equipment needs 5GHz capability, unless you use another access point for 2.4G coverage Belkin F7D4401uk Play Max ADSL2+ Dual-Band Wireless-N Router (300Mbps) The Belkin Playmax is one of a few that are Gigabit AND concurrent dual band __________________ Mary had a little lamb, Her father shot it dead Now Mary takes her lamb to school, Between two crusts of bread

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Matth Flash Banner Hater Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: UK Posts: 3,426 Rep Power: 93 System Specs	Re: Which ADSL Router ?? The playmax & 1 or 2 others do offer simultaneous dual band, then it doesn't matter if the adapters are not. While there are dual band routers a shade under the £100 mark, it's pointless unless you also run at least one 5GHz adapter If you already have decent coverage on "G", then it should be better still on N300 (thanks to MiMo antenna diversity), even without going dual band. __________________ Mary had a little lamb, Her father shot it dead Now Mary takes her lamb to school, Between two crusts of bread

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