Try the speedtouch 585i

You can use DMT tools on it works great, kind of basic.

Only problem ive had every so often is a fialure on the DNS but i think that is my current ISP (Eclipse) i signed upto sky around 2 weeks ago and im awaiting my activation date.

try that router with SKY and lemme know how things go. i wanna buy a new router but i really wanna make the right choice first off the bat.

I am using a Netgear DG834PN instead of Sky's DG834GT, because of connection constantly dropping, and the poor wireless performance of Sky's supplied router. The DG834PN performs much better, still drops, but much less frequently. However I understand the connection problem is with the exchange and the demand from Sky Broadband. In time Bt/Sky will sort this out, so for now re-boot your router at around 9.00 p.m when the service is busiest and allow your router to re-sync. Your new connection speed will be lower but stable. Oh and leave it on, and connected.

I've just recieved a mail from sky BB letting me know that sky max is now available now in my area. I've looked at previous post regarding the use of their own Netgear DG834GT router but i'll only switch if i can use my own router (Netgear DG834N). I rang sky BB to follow up the sky max service and explained my requirements and the chap said that it would not be a problem for customers to use their exsiting routers/modems to connect to sky bb if they already own one. I kept asking, saying that i would only switch if i could use my own and the chap kept confirming that, that would be OK to do. They will still supply there own on a self install though. Have sky BB changed their policy on this or was the chap misinformed. I know you can get round this problem by accessing the logn details but wondered if sky are aware that not everybody wants to use there supplied equipment.
Any help on this matter would be great.

Wouldn't be surprised if the CS was just saying that to get you to sign up - any change in policies would be reflected in the part of the T&Cs which mentions about using the supplied box!

I use Billion 7402VGP on my sky (f2s b4) as for Netgear i found nothing wrong with it