Replace DGN2000 with....?
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Can anyone recommend a replacement for my Netgear DGN2000. Works a treat for wireless use, but only functions as a switch when wired - you cannot connect to the internet properly. Having done some reading, it appears that I bought one from a "bad batch".
Rather than replace like for like, does anyone have any suggestions for a decent ADSL router to replace it with?
Cheers, Bradders.
Rather than replace like for like, does anyone have any suggestions for a decent ADSL router to replace it with?
Cheers, Bradders.
PJ S said:
If Netgear are standing over it, and you're happy with it thus far, why change for change sake?
If you must have something new, then I can happily recommend Buffalo's AirStation. But I do secretly hanker after a Draytek - only because they're deemed le bàllöcks.
Not looking to change for change sake - just got a new desktop, and need to connect wired, whereas previously I've been using it wireless on the laptop - there appears to be a known fault with the LAN ports on it - info from the guru's on the Netgear support forum.If you must have something new, then I can happily recommend Buffalo's AirStation. But I do secretly hanker after a Draytek - only because they're deemed le bàllöcks.
Thanks for the suggestions for a replacement.
Your original post says there appears to have been a bad batch - therefore it suggests not all production of that model is faulty. Ergo, they're/they've offering/offered to replace it for you?
If not, then one assumes you'll be returning it to where it was purchased, and getting a refund under the Sale of Goods Act?
Hope you get it sorted with the minimum of hassle.
If not, then one assumes you'll be returning it to where it was purchased, and getting a refund under the Sale of Goods Act?
Hope you get it sorted with the minimum of hassle.
Tell me about Draytek.
I've got a vague feeling of dissatisfaction with the Netgear WRN2000 that Virgin Media supplied - can't reboot it remotely, firewalling is a bit pap, logging is a bit pap, etc etc.
Draytek comes up again and again on here as a purveyor of quality kit - so what's the deal?
Are they just reboxing Linksys gear? Is it 100% Original Draytek?
I've got a vague feeling of dissatisfaction with the Netgear WRN2000 that Virgin Media supplied - can't reboot it remotely, firewalling is a bit pap, logging is a bit pap, etc etc.
Draytek comes up again and again on here as a purveyor of quality kit - so what's the deal?
Are they just reboxing Linksys gear? Is it 100% Original Draytek?
PJ S said:
Your original post says there appears to have been a bad batch - therefore it suggests not all production of that model is faulty. Ergo, they're/they've offering/offered to replace it for you?
If not, then one assumes you'll be returning it to where it was purchased, and getting a refund under the Sale of Goods Act?
Hope you get it sorted with the minimum of hassle.
Got ya. "Bad batch" was a term used on the Netgear forums - after reading several threads on there, it looks like the batch was a rather large one! Not sure it's still in warranty - bought it through work from an IT disty, so will need to check the paperwork tomorrow. Not sure SOG will help here, as it was not a consumer purchase. Not too worried about that side of things though - more looking to get a good recommendation on a replacement.If not, then one assumes you'll be returning it to where it was purchased, and getting a refund under the Sale of Goods Act?
Hope you get it sorted with the minimum of hassle.
Any specific models to look out for in the Draytek line-up? Did a quick Google, and there are quite a few popping up.
Cheers, Bradders.
usually the best interop on ADSL hardware is from the kit your ISP supplies ...thats why they supply their own kit, because they can control the software on it
ADSL may be a "standard" but many parameters can affect performance, so usually the modems at both ends are fine tuned to work best together, hence the big ISPs paying to have their own hardware, or modified retail hardware from one of the big players like Netgear
..where buying your own router comes in, is when you need particular high end features...if you dont need specicific features that are not present in the ISP supplied router, theres no real reason to upgrade IMO ...if the ISP cant make a modem work on their own network by spending months with chip vendors and router manufacturers, then buying a random one off the shelf isnt likely to be any better
ADSL may be a "standard" but many parameters can affect performance, so usually the modems at both ends are fine tuned to work best together, hence the big ISPs paying to have their own hardware, or modified retail hardware from one of the big players like Netgear
..where buying your own router comes in, is when you need particular high end features...if you dont need specicific features that are not present in the ISP supplied router, theres no real reason to upgrade IMO ...if the ISP cant make a modem work on their own network by spending months with chip vendors and router manufacturers, then buying a random one off the shelf isnt likely to be any better
Oilchange said:
eh?
2130PJ S said:
2710n for ADSL users, 2110n for broadband/cable users.
2130 for Gigabit Ethernet requirements, with Vigor 120 to convert ADSL to Ethernet.
2130 for Gigabit Ethernet requirements, with Vigor 120 to convert ADSL to Ethernet.
2710
My recommendation for the OP is the 2820 - the DADDY of SOHO/SME routers IMHO. With 3G/Dialup failover it's a robust piece of kit. Multiple WLAN SSID, gigabit LAN etc etc.
For a hardcore geek I'd recommend my setup, the 2955 and an AP700 - SSL VPNs into my home hosts!
Thanks to PJ S and RoadRailer for the product advice. Will be looking at either the 2710 or 2820 I think, from brief inspection of the specs.
bogie - see where you are coming from, but alas, I am a Demon long termer (from the days before Thus - originally on a 14.4 modem), and they didn't supply anything back in those days unfortunately, so I do not have a safe fallback position. I could of course ask them for a recommendation, but in my experience, I would rather get it sorted this year!
Cheers Bradders.
bogie - see where you are coming from, but alas, I am a Demon long termer (from the days before Thus - originally on a 14.4 modem), and they didn't supply anything back in those days unfortunately, so I do not have a safe fallback position. I could of course ask them for a recommendation, but in my experience, I would rather get it sorted this year!
Cheers Bradders.
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