ADSL router recommendations

[_dan_]

I'm about to get broadband (exchange is finally been activated after years of waiting!!) and now need to think about what router I'm going to use.

At the moment the Netgear DG834G is looking good, but I'm open to any other options.

I basically need a router with a built in ADSL modem, a few ethernet/RJ45 sockets, a firewall, and wireless.

Ebuyer do their own make for cheaper here but no idea what it's like.

Cheers

Dan

[Munter]

Dont know what it's like but as mine died on the weekend I've just got a new one (sat on desk now), from [url]www.dabs.co.uk[/url] £55. Wireless and 4 ports.

>> Edited by Munter on Thursday 19th May 10:55

[Munter]

Actually the one I got has got rubbish reviews....err...probably best avoided...

[neil_cardiff]

_dan_ said:

I'm about to get broadband (exchange is finally been activated after years of waiting!!) and now need to think about what router I'm going to use. At the moment the Netgear DG834G is looking good, but I'm open to any other options. I basically need a router with a built in ADSL modem, a few ethernet/RJ45 sockets, a firewall, and wireless. Ebuyer do their own make for cheaper here but no idea what it's like. Cheers Dan

DG834G

Great router, installed loads, and recommended loads.

An absolute piece of piss to setup!

Neil

[bogie]

another dedicated DG834G user here - very stable, been out a while now...was using one (and previous gen DG824M) even before I worked for the company

[Kneedowndeano]

I also have the Netgear DG834G and its the best one that was around at the time i bought it. Easy to set up and once it has been setup you can forget about it. It probably been running in the background doing it job for about 4.5 months now without any issues.
Although it has now been replaced with the DG834GT.
The GT has a quicker (108MPbs) wireless connection rather than the 54 that the G has. The range of the GT is also extended.
So you'd be better off buying the GT.

[Plotloss]

Yep, you need look no further than the DG834G

Dont.

Stop looking.

Now.

I mean it.

Its the best.

etc.

[alunr]

DG834G - Ace...

Well usually, I've installed on at our new offices and the wireless keeps shutting down. Any one come across this before or do I have to call Bogie and have a pop

[rsvmilly]

Another vote for the 834. I've put in a few myself. Just make sure you load the revised firmware (available on Netgear's site). Makes the modem much more stable in wireless mode.

[_dan_]

Cheers chaps, seems pretty much unanimous! I guess it's OK to plug the ol'xbox into it too without hassle aswell.

[ozzie dave]

Have a look at the ASUS WL500G Router , if its available in the UK

[_dan_]

Well I've got plus.net 2Meg now, and it flies. Only been hooked up for a week but I'm impressed so far.

Adslguide speed test shows good speed results (between 1700 and 2100Kbps)

I got a Netgear DG834G router/modem too. Easy to set up and has not disconnected yet.

[Kinky]

alunr said:

DG834G - Ace... Well usually, I've installed on at our new offices and the wireless keeps shutting down. Any one come across this before or do I have to call Bogie and have a pop

I've got the previous one - the DG824M - and it does that to me occasionally - never bothered to investigate as I just reboot it and problem solved - latest firmware upgrades, etc ....

K

[supaspark]

Linksys WRT54G wireless Network router, bullitproof and easy setup, plus yoiu can take youir laptop around the house with wirefree addons...Mint!

[alunr]

Kinky said:

alunr said: DG834G - Ace... Well usually, I've installed on at our new offices and the wireless keeps shutting down. Any one come across this before or do I have to call Bogie and have a pop I've got the previous one - the DG824M - and it does that to me occasionally - never bothered to investigate as I just reboot it and problem solved - latest firmware upgrades, etc .... K

Just to say, Bogie gave me a bit of advice and its all sorted. It's been spot on ever since.