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Technical News & Discussion => Networking & Routers => Topic started by: andy03071981 on Dec 30, 2009, 08:27:20

Title: Router, what to buy?
Post by: andy03071981 on Dec 30, 2009, 08:27:20
I am looking to buy a new router. I need one that has it all in one. Modem router.

Any suggestions? I heard netgear are good but which one?
Title: Re: Router, what to buy?
Post by: Steve on Dec 30, 2009, 08:39:39
Do have any wireless N devices now or likely in the next few months?
Title: Re: Router, what to buy?
Post by: Rik on Dec 30, 2009, 08:50:19
What are your line stats like?
Title: Re: Router, what to buy?
Post by: chrisga on Dec 31, 2009, 23:07:02
Quote from: andy03071981 on Dec 30, 2009, 08:27:20
I am looking to buy a new router. I need one that has it all in one. Modem router.

Any suggestions? I heard netgear are good but which one?


I bought  a Netgear DG834GT wireless router on Ebay that was "flashed" for use with Sky.  They are easy to re-flash with the standard  Netgear firmware, then they can be used on any service.  First rate  reliability, I am "custodian" of X2, one mine and 1  belonging to my father.

You should be able to get a used regular one for under  £25-£30, probably less for one that needs re-flashing.

http://www.netgear.co.uk/wireless_broadband_router_dg834gt.php
Title: Re: Router, what to buy?
Post by: Gary on Jan 02, 2010, 11:54:37
Quote from: chrisga on Dec 31, 2009, 23:07:02

I bought  a Netgear DG834GT wireless router on Ebay that was "flashed" for use with Sky.  They are easy to re-flash with the standard  Netgear firmware, then they can be used on any service.  First rate  reliability, I am "custodian" of X2, one mine and 1  belonging to my father.

You should be able to get a used regular one for under  £25-£30, probably less for one that needs re-flashing.

http://www.netgear.co.uk/wireless_broadband_router_dg834gt.php
I would avoid the GT abd vet a version 4 DG834G, less problematic
Title: Re: Router, what to buy?
Post by: Terryphi on Jan 03, 2010, 15:40:16
I know that Netgear routers are recommended by many regulars here but I found that a Thomson TG585 v7 improved stability on my line.
Title: Re: Router, what to buy?
Post by: Rik on Jan 03, 2010, 15:44:01
I think that most of us would recommend a Netgear, a Speedtouch or a 2700, Terry, depending on the line. Netgears do have the advantage at the moment that they've been found to work with all MSANs.