Moving to FTTC, Which Router?

Edited by Cruncher (Mon 02-May-11 21:54:42)

In reply to a post by Cruncher:

Ok, Am with Be at the mo running a DG834GT with DGTeam FW.

I'm about to jump to FTTC via ADSL24 or IDNET. (Still trying to decide which one)

Am a bit out of the loop when it comes to the new stuff!

What router is the one to get at the moment? What are the favourites?

Budget isn't a major concern, providing it isn't a silly figure.

Needs good wireless, other than that all is good.

All opinions welcome.

ta.

In reply to a post by Cruncher:

To be honest, at £30 its worth a punt isn't it.....

In reply to a post by Cruncher:

Also this is the same one right?

In reply to a post by Cruncher:

Multi SSID's you mean, ie: one for visitors?

Though must confess, i really like the look of the Netgear...

All that said, After looking around i'd quite like one with the vdsl modem inbuilt, that way i can do away with the original OR one (less clutter)

Edited by colesy10 (Tue 03-May-11 20:39:19)

The trouble with that is the Openreach requirement that you use their supplied modem. A few have risked replacing it though, with various combination kit. The Fritz box seems to be coming out on top from what I see.

In reply to a post by RobertoS:

The trouble with that is the Openreach requirement that you use their supplied modem. A few have risked replacing it though, with various combination kit. The Fritz box seems to be coming out on top from what I see.

In reply to a post by DrTeeth:

I am not sure that that is the case, my ISP seemed to think it was okay to attach 3rd party kit.

In reply to a post by mattypi:

Thats very interesting as i have seen the same profile over both or's modem and the vdsl2 modem in a third party router could it have been a pre production issue? or a beta firmware release or something ? (was it linksys/cisco:-))

In reply to a post by mattypi:

sure sorry I meant the profile speed stayed the same but so did the throughput-exactly infact.
.....so it is?!!

In reply to a post by colesy10:

No you can access the GUI via wireless, it also displays fine via an iPhone.

6. Multiple SSID/Guest Network
WNDR3700 supports up to a total of 4 networks, 2 on the 2.4 GHz band and 2 on the 5 GHz band. To enable Multiple SSID, log-on to the router GUI and click on the Guest Networks tab on the left. You can create additional networks in 2.4 GHz network or 5 GHz network, provide separate security password for each and also enable SSID broadcast and access to the local LAN along with enabling Video Mode for a specific network.

http://www.readynas.com/?p=2981

Next question, Am looking at ADSL24 (Fibre 30 Pro) or IDNET (Home Plus Fibre)

Which one would be considered the better service? If any.

In reply to a post by Cruncher:

Ok, Fibre ordered.

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"downstream line speed of 35.1Mbps and upstream line speed of 9.1Mbps."

In reply to a post by Cruncher:

Buffalo WZR-HP-G300NH - As above but the gig Ethernet version, possible issues running DD-WRT firmware. ~£64
http://www.amazon.co.uk/Buffalo-AirStation-HighPower...

So come on, whats your thinking peeps?

Edited by Cruncher (Sat 07-May-11 12:16:25)

In reply to a post by Cruncher:

Yep have seem and read about it, though if i can run the DD-WRT FW then i will as i hear much good things about it.

I am swaying towards the Buffalo, decided that i do want gig ethernet, so that has helped my choosing...


How do you find the interface for the Buffalo?

Do the buffalo's do ipv6? Should i be looking at a router that does do ipv6?


Ta

Edited by Cruncher (Tue 17-May-11 08:53:12)

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C:\Users\xxxxxx>ping www.bbc.co.uk
 Pinging www.bbc.net.uk [212.58.244.70] with 32 bytes of data:
Reply from 212.58.244.70: bytes=32 time=8ms TTL=51Reply from 212.58.244.70: bytes=32 time=8ms TTL=51
Reply from 212.58.244.70: bytes=32 time=8ms TTL=51Reply from 212.58.244.70: bytes=32 time=8ms TTL=51
 Ping statistics for 212.58.244.70:
    Packets: Sent = 4, Received = 4, Lost = 0 (0% loss),Approximate round trip times in milli-seconds:
    Minimum = 8ms, Maximum = 8ms, Average = 8ms

Edited by Cruncher (Tue 17-May-11 14:31:47)

In reply to a post by Zarjaz:

ask if the engineer can make a measurement of your D-side whilst doing the cab work (they may well ring and say they are going to do this before they come to the house).

In reply to a post by Cruncher:

He didn't change the master socket faceplate as i have all pre-filtered sockets around the house and he said the ones they fit are the same thing as what i have, though he did say the one i have here is actually better than the ones the fit now.

http://i1232.photobucket.com/albums/ff376/InFlicT666...

In reply to a post by kasg:

In reply to a post by Cruncher:

He didn't change the master socket faceplate as i have all pre-filtered sockets around the house and he said the ones they fit are the same thing as what i have, though he did say the one i have here is actually better than the ones the fit now.

http://i1232.photobucket.com/albums/ff376/InFlicT666...

Mine was exactly the same as yours (obtained from Clarity) and he did change it!

In reply to a post by Zarjaz:

Yeah, a young lad I recently trained doesn't do the whole hot drink thing, most odd.

In reply to a post by Cruncher:

He didn't want biscuits or tea! :0

BT -> Zen -> F2S -> Bulldog -> Be* -> BT Infinity
Far too many computers, 1 Wife, 3 Maine Coons and too many horses

In reply to a post by RobertoS:

It was kasg offered the wrong biscuits, not you . Mine didn't want any either.

I only offered coffee, which was accepted, forgot about the biscuits!

Anyway, I've still got the old faceplate

Edited by burakkucat (Tue 17-May-11 23:40:33)

Edited by Cruncher (Sat 21-May-11 14:26:14)

In reply to a post by Cruncher:

What the hell ADSD24!?

Its Saturday - The weekend. Weekend according to ADSL24's website is off peak.

Yet whatever i do today it is counted towards my limit. I just downloaded a couple of games via Steam as its 'off peak' and wont count to my limit..

Next thing i know i get an email saying i am about to hit my limit.... Now i have 1gb to last me the rest of the month.....

Just spoke to customer service. Clearly doesn't have a clue. He said call back on Monday!


Sorry but i wish i'd gone with BT now.....

In reply to a post by hareng:

If its any use i keep getting email demands for payment, what they going to do cut me off.
Never been with them on FTTC.

Edited by Cruncher (Sun 22-May-11 10:55:13)

In reply to a post by Saltank:

How's the router holding up?
I am thinking between the WNDR3700 and AirPort Extreme. Have used the Netgear twice, it's a bit iffy sometimes.

In reply to a post by Cruncher:

is fart etc

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is fart etc

TBH, that'd annoy me rather.

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is fart etc

TBH, that'd annoy me rather.

Similar reaction here .

In reply to a post by RobertoS:

You can edit, up to 12 hours after posting . Not that it really matters in this case, but just in case you weren't aware that you can when it matters.

Edited by Cruncher (Thu 26-May-11 09:41:54)

In reply to a post by Anonymous:

looking at your reccommendation there is now the v2 of the Buffalo router for £21.

Was there any settings you needed to change on the router for FTTC or was it all plug and play?