Router Recommendations

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captainpud

Quote from: Ray on Aug 25, 2010, 18:54:50
Good luck with the Draytek, I've been using my 7210n for nearly 3 days, so far it is looking good with no problems at all, seems to be a good well designed router and it certainly runs very cool compared to Netgear and Speedtouch models I've used previously.

I may go for the 2710n as everyone seems happy with them. May I ask where you purchased yours from? Also which firmware are you running? Standard or 232201 which it says is for the UK?

Thanks

Paul

Baz

Quote from: Lona on Aug 26, 2010, 03:13:02
I have a Netgear 834PN and it has never let me down.  Had it a few years now.

same here Lona with the same results.its just recently that doubt is creeping in and im wondering if its on the way out.lots of advice for replacements but I just cant make my mind up.

i guess its like most electrical items, a lot of it comes down to luck with what you get.

Ray

Quote from: captainpud on Aug 26, 2010, 05:12:52
I may go for the 2710n as everyone seems happy with them. May I ask where you purchased yours from? Also which firmware are you running? Standard or 232201 which it says is for the UK?

Thanks

Paul

I purchased mine from Dabs.com, Paul, below are the firmware details from the router: -

Model Name    : Vigor2710n
Firmware Version    : 3.3.5_232201
Build Date/Time    : May 27 2010 13:22:53
ADSL Firmware Version    : 232201_A Hardware: Annex A
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captainpud

Quote from: Ray on Aug 26, 2010, 08:19:26
I purchased mine from Dabs.com, Paul, below are the firmware details from the router: -

Model Name    : Vigor2710n
Firmware Version    : 3.3.5_232201
Build Date/Time    : May 27 2010 13:22:53
ADSL Firmware Version    : 232201_A Hardware: Annex A


Thank you :)

Did it come with this firmware or did you have to update it?

Ray

Quote from: captainpud on Aug 26, 2010, 13:09:08
Thank you :)

Did it come with this firmware or did you have to update it?

This is the firmware it's supplied with.
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klipp

Quote from: Ray on Aug 26, 2010, 08:19:26
I purchased mine from Dabs.com, Paul, below are the firmware details from the router: -

Model Name    : Vigor2710n
Firmware Version    : 3.3.5_232201
Build Date/Time    : May 27 2010 13:22:53
ADSL Firmware Version    : 232201_A Hardware: Annex A


Mine has arrived. ;D  I got mine from Amazon, it took 4 days in all to arrive from the time of placing my order.  My details are as per Ray's.  The user manual seems to be written in ye olde english LOL, but it's understandable and I was able to get my internet up and running including setting up wireless security in under 10 minutes.

One thing I don't understand is the QoS LED is illuminated.  I have no idea what it is for, or whether I need it.  Any ideas Ray?

Ray

I haven't figured that out yet, I've found this page on the Draytek support site that explains it, but I haven't found anything in the router setup pages that refers to QoS though.
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klipp

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Seems like it can't be switched off unless you install a beta firmware.  Think I'll leave it as it is to be honest, it doesn't seem to be causing me any problems.

Edit:

qos setup -m 0

Type that into telnet to disable QoS. :)

Ray

Thanks, I've disabled it on mine now, not that I'd noticed any difference either. :)
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Rik

Well, there's one less LED lit for a start. ;D
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Glenn

Now when you speak to Draytek support, and they ask what coulour the QoS LED is, don't forget you disabled it.  :evil:
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Ray

Quote from: Rik on Aug 26, 2010, 16:03:57
Well, there's one less LED lit for a start. ;D

:nana: :nana: ;D
and seeing as the router is in my bedroom I'll be able to get to sleep better now.  ;D

Quote from: Glenn on Aug 26, 2010, 16:07:40
Now when you speak to Draytek support, and they ask what coulour the QoS LED is, don't forget you disabled it.  :evil:

:buttkick: ;D
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Rik

Quote from: Ray on Aug 26, 2010, 16:17:56
:nana: :nana: ;D
and seeing as the router is in my bedroom I'll be able to get to sleep better now.  ;D

I think that's taking keeping an eye on things a step too far, Ray. ;)
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Quote from: Rik on Aug 26, 2010, 16:24:58
I think that's taking keeping an eye on things a step too far, Ray. ;)

;D
It's only because my master telephone socket is there, Rik. :)
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Steve

QoS stands for quality of sleep, I learn something every day. :thumb:
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Ray

Quote from: Steve on Aug 26, 2010, 16:34:29
QoS stands for quality of sleep, I learn something every day. :thumb:

Right, perhaps I shouldn't have disabled it then, Steve, ;D
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Rik

 ;D

Anyone know how to turn it back on?
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klipp

Quote from: Steve on Aug 26, 2010, 16:34:29
QoS stands for quality of sleep, I learn something every day. :thumb:

LOL :laugh:

Ray

I've just done a speed test and noticed my upstream speed has increased by around 80Kbps since I disabled QoS on the router.
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Rik

Three more at 8 hour intervals, Ray. ;)
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klipp

Quote from: Ray on Aug 26, 2010, 17:05:26
I've just done a speed test and noticed my upstream speed has increased by around 80Kbps since I disabled QoS on the router.

Also check the modulation is set to ADSL2+ G.992.5 rather than multimode.  I noticed my connection was saying ADSL2 so I tried manually setting it to G.922.5 and now I have my fastest ever upload sync of 1024kbps.:)

Steve

It does seem the QoS reserves some upload bandwidth
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captainpud

My 2710n should be with me tomorrow but the three hundred page manual  :o is a bit scary.

How do you disable QOS?

Glenn

Like this
Quote from: klipp on Aug 26, 2010, 14:48:35
Seems like it can't be switched off unless you install a beta firmware.  Think I'll leave it as it is to be honest, it doesn't seem to be causing me any problems.

Edit:

qos setup -m 0

Type that into telnet to disable QoS. :)
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