New Router perhaps

David · Feb 13, 2009, 13:24:09

Anyone here got one of these ? if so your opinions would be welcomed

DG834 N

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Sebby · Feb 13, 2009, 13:31:04

I'm not sure myself, but maybe this helps?

David · Feb 13, 2009, 13:46:51

Sebby

Steve · Feb 13, 2009, 14:35:20

I have version 1 that maybe version 2? if so its a different chipset so difficult to comment in any detail, however the wireless range in the house is excellent and works well with "wireless g " products.

David · Feb 13, 2009, 14:39:29

Thanks Steve

Baz · Feb 13, 2009, 14:58:13

I have the DG834PN David and its never been any bother for me. easy to set up and use it just sits there and works.When I first got it I felt it tended to run a tad warm so I stand it vertical in the supplied feet and its fine.Wireless range seems good and I run two laptops and sons PS3 on it with little probs. Only problems I have had with the wireless side is a drop now and then on the laptops but I think that may be Vista and me not knowing enough about it

David · Feb 13, 2009, 15:00:07

Thanks Baz...It will be hardwired so not bothered about wireless thanks for your opinion

Steve · Feb 13, 2009, 15:08:16

Looking again, I can't tell from the picture which version it is,however version 2 has a button at the front near the bottom,version 2 is not on netgear's uk website and Sebby's link is probably version one?, if these pictures are correct see here for pictorial difference

So if it is version 1, I would recommend it, my only reservation is it does seem to be sensitive to neighbouring wifi signals, which is solved by changing the channel to a non competing one.

David · Feb 16, 2009, 16:55:30

New router up and running

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Test1 comprises of Best Effort Test: -provides background information.
Your DSL connection rate: 7424 kbps(DOWN-STREAM), 448 kbps(UP-STREAM)
IP profile for your line is - 5500 kbps
Actual IP throughput achieved during the test was - 4666 kbps

If you wish to discuss these results please contact your ISP.

If you are experiencing problems with specific applications, servers or websites please contact your ISP for assistance.

Your test has completed please close this window to exit the performance tester.

I see from this test that my line has increased ?what do you think

Rik · Feb 16, 2009, 17:00:20

You'll gain another 1000k when your profile catches up, David.

Sebby · Feb 16, 2009, 17:01:22

I suspect you've gained some sync as your profile is now too low, so it looks like things have improved. Which router were you using before, David?

David · Feb 16, 2009, 17:03:05

2 wire Sebby changed back to my old one today which is an old Netgear as have not made up my mind on which later model,but by the look of this Im not sure I will be better Im so pleased

David · Feb 17, 2009, 14:40:21

Test1 comprises of Best Effort Test: -provides background information.
Your DSL connection rate: 7424 kbps(DOWN-STREAM), 448 kbps(UP-STREAM)
IP profile for your line is - 6500 kbps
Actual IP throughput achieved during the test was - 5988 kbps

If you wish to discuss these results please contact your ISP.

Picked up very well I think

Rik · Feb 17, 2009, 15:17:53

Very quickly, David.

David · Feb 17, 2009, 15:21:22

My line has never showed that connection rate and I see my profile has gone up it was I think 5 last year

I wont complain though,the other thing is that a BT test is easy now but up to yesterday it was impossible and I gave up

Rik · Feb 17, 2009, 15:24:01

It does seem to have improved, David, I even got it to work in Firefox.

David · Feb 17, 2009, 15:27:57

Yes I have just thought.I was in FF as well

Rik · Feb 17, 2009, 15:31:10

Although BT claimed it would work, I could never get a test to complete in FF until the last time I tried it, when it also didn't take half an hour to complete!!

David · Feb 17, 2009, 15:34:01

No I noticed the speed took maybe just over a minute which is very good for this site

Rik · Feb 17, 2009, 15:39:51

Almost miraculous, in fact.

Sebby · Feb 17, 2009, 16:26:48

So they've finally fixed that Java error then?

David · Feb 17, 2009, 16:31:10

If that was it Sebby yes I have not been able to get a test here for ages but its very good now and slower than others but worth the result I think

mynnydd · Mar 15, 2009, 01:40:52

No abuse for the simple question........BUT....your saying you can increase your broadband speed by getting certain routers? If so which is the best?

Ann · Mar 15, 2009, 06:43:19

Well there's the thousand dollar question

Long lines seem to like the 2Wire while shorter lines seem to like Netgears is what I've found. Although my line is shorter, the Netgear initially gave me a higher speed but it was less stable so it gradually dropped. So as I seem to have an unstable line, I've stuck with the 2Wire and gradually regained some speed.

Gary · Mar 15, 2009, 10:03:32

I have the version DG834N v1 David and it works like a charm, not seen version 2 out yet though, the new DGND3300 http://www.netgear.com/Products/RoutersandGateways/RangeMaxWirelessNRoutersandGateways/DGND3300.aspx is coming soon and that's a dual band router giving you the 5ghz frequency which is must less congested, saying that my DG834N gives me speeds of 150Mbps set to channel 7 around the bungalow, so I'm in no hurry to replace it. The firewall is great, with Intrusion Detection and Prevent (IDS) and Denial of Service (DoS) attack prevention, on top of the usual SPI.