This is the only one that will work on fibre. Argos had the other one listed under routers, not modem routers, when it's actually a modem router the other one.
http://www.argos.co.uk/static/Product/partNumber/139...
The other one will not work on fibre, excuse my previous post as it was misleading (as is the argos site).

You can get it cheaper here
http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B008QBAXI4/ref=no...

The downside to this is it's only 2 antennas and the range & throughputs not as good as others.

If you can afford it, this is what I would get in your shoes currently
http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B00810P80S/ref=no...

or even this (probably an overkill)
http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B00ATB28SM/ref=no...

As a massive overkill, as in does not need changing for years and years and years
http://www.apple.com/uk/airport-extreme/ or
http://www.amazon.co.uk/RT-AC66U-AC1750-Diamond-Dual...

That's my advice anyways. Amazon take returns extremely easy, easier than argos IMO.

Edited by ukhardy07 (Thu 01-Aug-13 09:55:21)

I dont mind spending a bit extra if it will definately improve things - but would rather not

Am i right in thinking that only certain devices (even n rated devices) actually see the 5Ghz band?

I know my iphone does, but dont really use it for streaming television - I use my PS3 (downstairs) for that or my wii (upstairs) and my kids both have a roku box for streaming netflix.

Also is the bandwidth number the higher the better for streaming or again is that really only better if your device reads 5Ghz.

Sorry for all the stupid questions

I dont mind spending a bit extra if it will definately improve things - but would rather not

Generally the more you spend, the better the 2.4ghz and 5ghz wifi. The cheapest one will probably do fine though.

Am i right in thinking that only certain devices (even n rated devices) actually see the 5Ghz band?

Yes, only certain devices do. You need to check this. I find that virtually all apple products within the past 3 years ago, most phones and a few windows laptops (depending).

I know my iphone does, but dont really use it for streaming television - I use my PS3 (downstairs) for that or my wii (upstairs) and my kids both have a roku box for streaming netflix.

The PS3 WiFi isn't great in my experience. No idea with the roku boxes.

You may not see necessarily better speeds at 2.4ghz. What you probably will see with a better router is that the range is better, the overall connection holds better, which ultimately means a better streaming experience. If your signals poor currently it can cause an unreliable experience.

Also is the bandwidth number the higher the better for streaming or again is that really only better if your device reads 5Ghz.

Streaming only really uses around 5Mbps max. So it's not using much at all. Streaming should work on virtually any router. If it's struggling wirelessly but not wired, then a better router is bound to help somewhat.

As a caution, 5 ghz doesn't travel nearly as far as 2.4ghz. So far away from the router 2.4ghz will be faster. Close to the router 5ghz will be significantly faster. So devices far away, put them on 2.4ghz. Ones nearby, put them on 5ghz.

Also the TalkTalk routers have pretty appalling wireless as far as I can tell. A friend of mine had standard wireless N asus router which was covering the whole house fine. When they switched over to TT (I was there changeover day) the new TT router didn't cover loads of the house (same channel etc). I ended up installing the old router for them.

Edited by ukhardy07 (Thu 01-Aug-13 10:34:51)

Do you have a PCWorld (yeah i know) near you? If so, the Linksys EA6500 is heavily discounted at pcworld at 'only' £120 - 802.11ac routers usually cost ~ £150 This is a dual band wifi b/gn/AC router so is future proof...however one of the best things about it is that due to its high powered amplifiers. you will get an excellent wifi signal on your existing b/g/n devices. Just buy it from pcworld and return it if it doesn't meet your expectations. One of the (only?) good things about pcworld is that they take back items without too much fuss.
http://www.pcworld.co.uk/gbuk/networking/networking/...

Mate, you've been really helpful - thanks so much

Think I will just stick to the cheaper one (which I can also get from Argos) and see what happens.

I'll be sure to report my findings soon

This is an amazing price for this....

Can't say I've ever had an easy return at pcworld in my entire life.
They sold me a laptop where a trackpad didn't work, it didn't even show in device manager. I returned to the store same day...
They insisted it was a drivers issue. To fix this they installed all 115 windows updates (not drivers).
Then they did a factory system recovery which took them 1 hour to figure out how, despite me telling them how to do it over and over, they told me I was wrong. They kept going to system restore in windows not tapping f10 at boot.
After 6 hours in store they made me return 5 days later as they 'inspected' the unit. I then finally got a refund after much shouting.

My camera was also faulty, the same store took it for 28 days to inspect it again. Then they refused a refund and offered a replacement only.

Edited by ukhardy07 (Thu 01-Aug-13 10:52:57)

Nice router. Nice price. Trouble is I absolutely detest DSG group - gutted it was Comet that went bust rather than these crooks!

Mind you at that price...

In reply to a post by gregholmes1974:

Nice router. Nice price. Trouble is I absolutely detest DSG group - gutted it was Comet that went bust rather than these crooks!

Mind you at that price...

I feel just as strongly as you regarding DSG. Oh they also mis-sold whatever happens to me, telling me batteries were covered (I explicitly asked during sign up). You can imagine my anger when I'm told 'battery is not covered' when I went to claim for the battery.

Edited by ukhardy07 (Thu 01-Aug-13 11:00:14)

Yeah i know what you mean about pcworld/dsg group. I usually stay away from them since their prices are exorbitant, however from time to time they do have some cracking deals like the Linksys EA6500. Anyway good luck to the OP, i find Argos pretty good and i'm sure he'll be fine should he need to return the router.

if you're going dual band, ie 2.4ghz and 5ghz, make sure it's concurrent, which means you can use both frequencies at the same time. Many will only do one or the other.

With regard to PC World, I hate them also, but they had an offer on a dual band concurrent router a few weeks back for £25, which was a bargain.