Recommend a router

jezuk1 · Jul 26, 2011, 13:52:45

Hello all,

I'm thinking of getting a new router, can anybody recommend one? Here's what I'd like it to be able to do:

- ADSL/ADSL2+ (obviously)
- Gigabit ethernet ports
- Stable and reliable (can run for months and months without crashing / etc)
- Fully supporting IPv6 with a dual stack
- Good QoS support (some routers i've used implement this very poorly)
- Efficient in operation! (some routers i've used add up to 5ms latency)
- Highly configurable with a nice web UI
- Detailed information about the DSL connection, including CRC/error counts, noise levels, frequency profiles, and everything else you could possibly want to know
- Telnet interface would be nice
- All the other stuff (syslogging, wireless - must be able to fully disable this, good support/firmware updates, backup, etc etc)

Ta

Glenn · Jul 26, 2011, 14:24:14

What is your budget limit?

Steve · Jul 26, 2011, 14:47:25

I think the Billion 7800 N covers a lot of your wish list although slight reservations with regard stability with IPv6

jezuk1 · Jul 26, 2011, 16:53:59

QuoteWhat is your budget limit?

I'm prepared to pay a reasonable amount for a good product

Niall · Jul 26, 2011, 22:12:03

Quote from: Steve on Jul 26, 2011, 14:47:25
I think the Billion 7800 N covers a lot of your wish list although slight reservations with regard stability with IPv6

Indeed! Despite, as it turns out, there being nothing wrong with my old router, I bought this and it's really good. LOADS of things to play with

The log reporting is a bit odd though as it contains a hell of a lot of information that I've never seen before, so there's definitely a learning curve if you've only ever used simple routers like Netgear ones. It's really easy to set up though.

pctech · Jul 27, 2011, 08:46:26

Post a few Niall and I'll debunk them for you.

Niall · Jul 27, 2011, 13:45:44

Can't from work, but if you look in my incorrect time thread, there are some in there

pctech · Jul 27, 2011, 14:07:56

Just about to go into a meeting but when I get home I will.

jezuk1 · Jul 29, 2011, 15:44:44

Thanks all, I'll look into the Billion 7800 N it seems to come with a lot of positive reviews.

sparky · Aug 09, 2011, 15:31:34

Anyone know what model the default Netgear router that IDNET would ship out is?

Niall · Aug 09, 2011, 15:36:17

Isn't it the dgn1000 now? That's the model that replaced the dg845n (pretty sure I just made the old model number up

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sparky · Aug 09, 2011, 15:41:35

Ah OK.

That one doesn't get very good reviews, maybe go for the DGN2200 if I have to get a new one.