Best ADSL Router

uxbod · Mar 05, 2008, 10:53:21

As always I like to squeeze as much performance out of what I buy. So what is the best ADSL router around at the moment ? I don't require WiFi or firewall as I have Cisco kit to handle that.

I currently have a Vigor 2600 which is about 4 years old so perhaps a upgrade may be in order as new performance enhancement of ADSL are introduced.

Thoughts ?

Rik · Mar 05, 2008, 10:58:53

There isn't a best router, tbh, since the introduction of Max, we've increasingly seen that what works for one person is useless for another. That said, the best performers overall seem to be:

2-Wire 2700HGV
Netgear DG834
Speedtouch 585

I had a 2600 before Max. It was brilliant on a fixed-rate product, but just didn't hold the line well once I moved to rate-adaptive. I switched to the humble Netgear, and that did a solid job, but the 2700 has added 1000k to my profile.

merlin · Mar 05, 2008, 11:01:20

a 2wire (yes thats the makers name) 2700, seems to be the hot favourite at the moment, they seem more stable than most ,and usually add more speed , even to poor lines

cheap as chips on ebay. (except for one seller known as "digi dave" who did seem to have a dodgy batch)

IF you can get a new one ,rather than second hand, it comes with a stand for vertical use, as it does have a large footprint

uxbod · Mar 05, 2008, 11:09:04

Can only see BT branded ones for the 2700. Is there a UK reseller ?

Rik · Mar 05, 2008, 11:17:42

No, eBay only. The only official channel to get one is to become a BT business BB customer.

uxbod · Mar 05, 2008, 11:20:07

Hmmm, me thinks that is not going to happen

will keep an eye on *bay for one. Thanks.

merlin · Mar 05, 2008, 11:21:39

bt branded is good to go !! go buy

uxbod · Mar 05, 2008, 11:24:06

does not appear to be many on there at the moment. is the 2700HGV the same ?

Rik · Mar 05, 2008, 11:26:20

This seller has had a good rep in the past. The HGV has VOIP, but it only works if you're with BT.

Inactive · Mar 05, 2008, 11:28:59

Indeed Rik, but she doesn't have any listed now, may be worth sending her a message.

Rik · Mar 05, 2008, 11:30:58

I wonder if the supply is drying up?

uxbod · Mar 05, 2008, 11:31:51

Done. Thanks.

Niall · Mar 06, 2008, 18:24:54

Don't forget the Zyxel routers. They're great routers that are highly configurable. Some have had problems with them for Xbox Live, but the one I have (660H I think it is, I've just given it to my sisters other half) works fine with everything. It has no wireless options though. They're possibly a little OTT for the novice, but with patience can be set up nice and securely, plus you can control bandwidth allocation to each device on the network

Den · Mar 06, 2008, 18:34:42

The 2700HGV can be bought direct from the BT shop on line (new) for £92.82 inc V.A.T. and you dont have to have your broadband with BT.

Rik · Mar 06, 2008, 18:35:33

That's new, isn't it, Den? I wonder how that will affect the eBay supply?

Den · Mar 06, 2008, 18:39:37

No, it's not new, just had not looked before then thought I would.

Rik · Mar 06, 2008, 18:41:14

Mind you, the price is very steep these days. Maybe a couple of years ago it would have been alright, but not now.

Simon · Mar 06, 2008, 18:43:30

That's quite expensive for a router, isn't it? They might be good, but are they that good?

Rik · Mar 06, 2008, 18:47:17

Not if you can get them from eBay for £20-25...

Simon · Mar 06, 2008, 19:07:57

Pedant!

Mind you, a new one might work better, without the need for all the buggering about with poisoning or firmware.

Lona · Mar 06, 2008, 19:21:23

Here's my router which I've had from day one on BB. It has never let me down. I paid over £56 and Amazon are doing it for just over £31.

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Linksys-Wireless-G-ADSL-Gateway-Annex/dp/B000IG78QA/ref=pd_sbs_ce?ie=UTF8&qid=1204831165&sr=8-1

Rik · Mar 06, 2008, 19:23:00

Quote from: Simon on Mar 06, 2008, 19:07:57
Pedant! Mind you, a new one might work better, without the need for all the buggering about with poisoning or firmware.

I suspect it would still need the tweaks, unless they sold them as unlocked.

Rik · Mar 06, 2008, 19:23:56

Quote from: lona on Mar 06, 2008, 19:21:23
Here's my router which I've had from day one on BB. It has never let me down. I paid over £56 and Amazon are doing it for just over £31.

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Linksys-Wireless-G-ADSL-Gateway-Annex/dp/B000IG78QA/ref=pd_sbs_ce?ie=UTF8&qid=1204831165&sr=8-1

Er, £34.99, Lona. You've not been taking your 'medicine' again have you?

Gary · Mar 06, 2008, 19:24:17

Some of the Fritzbox routers are well over £100 pounds but they have a lot of features

Rik · Mar 06, 2008, 19:25:09

So are Drayteks, Gary. And then there's... Cisco!!