Router Recommendations

[captainpud]

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]

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]

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

[captainpud]

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]

Thank you

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

This is the firmware it's supplied with.

[klipp]

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.   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.

[klipp]

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.

[Rik]

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

[Glenn]

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

[Rik]

[Ray]

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

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

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

[Rik]

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

I think that's taking keeping an eye on things a step too far, Ray.

[Ray]

I think that's taking keeping an eye on things a step too far, Ray.

It's only because my master telephone socket is there, Rik.

[Steve]

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

[Ray]

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

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

[Rik]

 

Anyone know how to turn it back on?

[klipp]

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

LOL

[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.

[Rik]

Three more at 8 hour intervals, Ray.

[klipp]

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

[captainpud]

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

How do you disable QOS?

[Glenn]

Like this

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.