Choosing new router: cheap, speedy... and minus Broadcom

Hi,

My ZyXEL P-660HN has been causing a few problems since last week. It�s spontaneously power-cycled three times. I don�t know whether this is due to failing hardware or repeated attacks to which, according to some reports, ZyXEL has been particularly prone in recent months. Opinions welcome.

Anyway, I�ve swapped over to a Technicolor 582 as supplied by my ISP. I�ve never liked this kit for two reasons: the web interface and the Broadcom chipset. For some reason, Broadcom doesn�t suit my line. A couple of years ago, A £100 plus Billion router gave such poor sync speeds that I returned it for a refund. Using Broadcom chipset routerS, I sync at about 16.2 mbps instead of around the 17.5 mbps I�ve enjoyed with my ZyXEL (Alcatel chipset?).

So, I�ve only one router a the moment. I want to get another but can�t afford more that about £50. I�ve wondered about TP-Link because I�ve used a 150 mbps model that gave good service but the wireless coverage is not adequate for my current needs which demand a 300 mbps model, Any recommendations for an wireless N router without the Broadcom chipset?

Line: ADSL2+

Edited by ARD (Sat 07-Sep-13 17:03:36)