I've had good experiences with both makes and the last Modem/Router I used on my last ADSL2+ connection was an Asus DSLN55U. It's just been packed away at the back of the cupboard at present. I'd offer to give it away, but I guess the negative aspect is that the Firmware Version probably hasn't been updated for some years now.

I've got the Tp Link VR900 V1 which caters for the popular technologies and the Version 2 is available now:-

https://www.tp-link.com/uk/products/details/cat-5030...

I'm not sure what chipset this Version 2 utilises, but I'm sure some of the people here will know.
There are Version 1's around too, but I've seen Version 2 sell for around £120. (sorry I know slightly higher than you suggested budget wise)

Edited by Vorlon (Wed 30-May-18 21:24:41)

FWIW I am just about to return an ASUS DSL-AC56U to the shop.
It was I thought a good router/modem - nice looking, good interface and easy setup: fixed my dodgy ADSL problems with better than Plusnet did.
logged in in the morning I could not et any internet Short version - somehow, overnightt, my Macbook Pro or router thought I was in Germany (I do like Bavari! but haven't been anywhere like that for years!)

So -OK eventually ended up trying a firmware reset and reload.

BIG problem - couldn't load drivers. Turns out that, unstated anywhere by ASUS, they cannot load drivers from a Mac - as confirmed by an email from them this a.m."...unfortunately... etc..."

What I did find intriguing was that apparently this model was first released in 2013!

Anyway, I too will be following this thread - now I need one that I am sure will work with my Macs.
TerryB

As posted on this thread - I am looking for a new modem router to go with my Mac.
I was looking up the TP-Link Archer vr900 at http://www.expertreviews.co.uk/tp-link/1404497/tp-li...
when I found this
"Specifications Modem: VDSL2, Wi-Fi standard: 802.11ac, Stated speed: 1300Mbit/s, USB ports: 1x USB3, 1x USB2, Wall mountable: No
www.dabs.com
The Archer VR900 is the ADSL modem-equipped version of TP-Link�s Archer C9, one of the best cable-only 802.11ac routers I�ve seen. It�s not just suitable for ADSL connections though � it�s also VDSL compatible, so will work with Fibre To The Cabinet (FTTC) and cable connections too, although not with Fibre To The Premises (FTTP) lines. "

This left me confused - can please point me to something on this since I am trying to "future proof" myself and have been told that our village will (thanks to a grant) all be getting FTTP next year!
TIA - TerryB

Take a look at pictures on https://amzn.to/2HkkYmK

LAN port 4 has a dual purpose, i.e. can operate as an Ethernet WAN port, which is what you need to plugging into a Fibre ONT which is what you get when FTTP is deployed from Openreach, though some FTTP deployments use an all in one device i.e. fibre ONT and router built in, so you have little choice but to use their kit.

Just in case someone here knows - I need a replacement for my ageing Billion Bipac 7800N, but I MUST have the ability to adjust the SNR to optimise speed, as I'm 2 miles from the exchange and it's the only way to get the speed anywhere near acceptable.

Do the TP-links have this ability (usually via a hidden 'feature') please? The rest of the specs look impressive.

If not what's the best modem router for ADSL with SNR adjustment 'tweaking'?

Many thanks

I had one of these on my ADSL and it's chip allows you to Telnet to it to tweak the SNR.

TP-LINK TD-W8960N

If memory serves me right, the newer versions don't have the option. Worth checking.

Ah - that's an option I hadn't thought of - I'll investigate... Many Thanks Glovepup!

Thank you for the "heads up" on the Archer vR900. Will probably get that.
Only (slight) hitch is that I shall be changing ISP in the next month or so from Plusnet (probably to A&A) so I need to find out what they say about the (nebulous) future.

cheers,
TerryB

I've just logged on to see if there are any any "replacement modem/router" type posts/threads and forgot I had posted in this one. Ironically my mothers TP-LINK TD-W8960N has just packed up (could be just the separate Power Supply). So I'm looking to see what else there is on the market.
I've always had good experiences with both TP Link & Asus in the past and I put this down to just one of those things (mass produced things !)

I've noticed that there seems to be a more cost effective selection of VDSL & ADSL combined products than there was. It maybe better to go down that route. My reasoning behind modem replacement before checking the external Brick type PSU first is to ideally do away with the hassle and to get something with up-to-date firmware.