If anyone is trying to source the new V4 with the broadcom chipset they are available here (http://www.broadbandbuyer.co.uk/Shop/ShopDetail.asp?ProductID=5389) , but not in great numbers, more sites are getting them now though
Thanks for that, Gary.
Whats different from the v3 to v4 ?
A digit. ;D
Sorry, Paul, I coudn't help myself. :) I think it's a new chipset, but Gary will confirm.
The v4 uses a broadcom chipset. Not sure what the old ones used - but it's different! The broadcom chipsets are more configurable i think.
They used to be TI for ADSL, I think, Lance, but the v3 used Broadcom for the wireless, iirc.
The V4 uses the broadcom chipset as Lance says, which has greater stablility over the older TI AR7 chipset, so should be more stable over longer noiser lines and not so prone to dropouts that can occur in the previous versions of this Netgear Router :).
Indeed. The older Netgears used the AR7 chipset, and I blame this for their erratic sync and SNRM on some lines, mine included. The new v4 uses the Broadcom chipset and I'd imagine is far superior in this department now. :)
I might buy one just to have a play with...
Mine should be here today so we will see :)
I'd be very interested to hear how this new one performs. :)
Me too.
Will this be the " new " 2700??? ;D
That's what I'm interested to find out, In. If it is that good, it would be useful as Netgears are simple to set up and available through normal retails channels, complete with warranties etc.
Quote from: Inactive on Feb 09, 2008, 12:08:17
Will this be the " new " 2700??? ;D
I don't think so as there are other routers out there with with the Broadcom chipset. The 2700 uses its own chipset.
I posted in another thread Rik, but so far the V4 is holding up well they have redesigned the box slightly and it holds onto its signal much better than v3 etc, ill give a report after a good week of usage but so far its holding on where the v3 would re sync, time will tell. ;D
Thanks, Gary. I can see a new acquisition for the stock cupboard yet. :)
Good to hear, Gary. What are the stats like? The older Netgears tended to drop very low!
Stats staying up well, its 21:49 snr of 5.6 sync of 5600 with a 49db line so not bad much better than the v3, I'll do a speed test tomorrow, I'm to tired right now ;D
Quote from: Rik on Feb 12, 2008, 17:52:03
Thanks, Gary. I can see a new acquisition for the stock cupboard yet. :)
I think stock "Tardis" would be a better description. ;D
Quote from: Killhippie on Feb 12, 2008, 21:50:35
Stats staying up well, its 21:49 snr of 5.6 sync of 5600 with a 49db line so not bad much better than the v3, I'll do a speed test tomorrow, I'm to tired right now ;D
That's a pretty decent sync for a 49dB line, and it's only dropped a little under 6dB tonight (although we never know if the reporting is entirely accurate). One thing is for sure: it appears to be a lot better than the AR7-based models.