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I've only got one device that uses Ethernet, which is the main PC, so that won't bother me. Actually, I tell a lie, I also have my Bluray player connected, but I don't really think it matters if that's only 10/100. Looking at that review, I certainly wouldn't pay £50 or £100 for one, but for less than £20, it's got to be worth a punt, just to see if the wifi is better than the 7800DXL, which is not as good as the 7800N.
The Asus routers are so ugly! I hate all the antennas sticking up like that. Probably silly, as I know performance counts first, but I have to look at the thing too. I don't think I'd want another Netgear. They seem to be troublesome, and you have to make sure you get the right firmware, etc... Too much hassle for me these days. I already have a BT Wifi Extender which works well enough with the DXL. It's only because a friend got a HH4 that I've been looking at them. Guess I should really be saving my money for the new iPhone.
I live in quite a large house so I added Devolo power extenders and find no problems. The range on the 4 and 5 was better than the 2wire but my needs changed when I bought smart TVs so the extenders made sense.
http://www.expertreviews.co.uk/networking/1305838/how-to-use-the-bt-home-hub-5-with-another-isp
Not really worried about build quality, as it's only got to sit on a desk or be hooked to a wall.
I personally wouldn't sell the modem it cuts down the options, there are some good routers available which need it to connect to FTTC.
I'm not having any problems with Homehub 5 (yet) so don't see the point of changing a router.
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