Which Rock Solid WiFi DSL Router on a long line?

Hi, I could use some advice on which WiFi DSL Router to buy for my elderly parents first trip into Broadband. I am looking at the following topics:

- It needs to be rock solid without needing to be reset frequently etc
- Vendor support including firmware upgrades should be good
- Their DSL service is predicted at 512k due to being on a long line so long-line friendly is required
- Cost is a factor as they are pensioners so would prefer to stick to

For this situation, an alternative you may wish to consider is a USB modem like the ST330.

Its as simple as it gets, cheap, and ok on long lines.

I wouldnt like to explain to my dad, "log onto the web interface to check line stats" etc etc.

Its what i would recommend. Seriously.

use a speedtouch 585v6 rock solid on long lines.

The SpeedTouch 585v6 would fit these needs. It's good on long lines (should be solid as a rock) and the wireless is decent (we all use wireless in my house and I don't think it's ever dropped in the 8 months I've owned it).

Plus, it can be had about around

Edited by sebastianyoung (Fri 12-Oct-07 09:42:31)

Get a router for elderly parents and you don't have to explain anything to them.

You can do it all for them, remotely So much easier (and so much more secure).

Agreed - my 585v6 is nice and stable on my 8.6Km line, and much faster at 736 ~ 800K than the old Home Hub. I would avoid a USB connected device as I have the belief/prejudice that leaving the link active keeps line speed up.
Bought it from DSLWarehouse at