New Router

net91 · Aug 05, 2008, 13:06:30

I'm looking for a new router as my old one is dying. What is everyone using out there, or what would they reccomend?

I've heard good things about the BT 2700HGV from Lance and Rik.

Rik · Aug 05, 2008, 13:08:51

We tend to be big fans of the 2-Wire 2700, Dan. After that, I would look at Speedtouch and Netgear.

Inactive · Aug 05, 2008, 13:10:10

I am using a Zyxel 6600, but I do have a good line, it has worked well for me, their support is excellent as well.

I am fairly sure that most use the 2Wire 2700.

net91 · Aug 05, 2008, 13:21:35

Where did you buy your 2-Wire 2700's from?

Rik · Aug 05, 2008, 13:22:31

They come from eBay.

Inactive · Aug 05, 2008, 13:23:59

Quote from: Rik on Aug 05, 2008, 13:22:31
They come from eBay.

Buy new from a well respected seller, don't buy a " refurbished " one.

( Especially from DigiDave. )..

net91 · Aug 05, 2008, 13:29:29

Thanks Rik.

Having never brought anything from eBay before I might look at some of the others such as the Speedtouch. As my previous two routers have been Netgear's I might go for a different brand (although there was nothing wrong with the first, I just upgraded for wireless functionality.)

Quote from: Inactive on Aug 05, 2008, 13:23:59
Buy new from a well respected seller, don't buy a " refurbished " one.

( Especially from DigiDave. )..

Thanks Inactive, I will keep that in mind if I buy from eBay. Especially about DigiDave (I've heard bad things).

Sebby · Aug 05, 2008, 13:30:43

Either a 2Wire 2700HGV (if you don't mind no official support), Netgear DG834Gv4, or SpeedTouch 585v6 get my vote.

net91 · Aug 05, 2008, 13:34:03

What's the support like for SpeedTouch? (Not that I plan on needing to use it.

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Sebby · Aug 05, 2008, 13:35:32

I used it once when I had a SpeedTouch and found it quite good. Netgear's support is shocking, so you might want to take that into consideration.

Inactive · Aug 05, 2008, 13:37:20

Quote from: Sebby on Aug 05, 2008, 13:35:32
Netgear's support is shocking, so you might want to take that into consideration.

And I think I am correct in saying, Netgears don't have an on / off switch, not the end of the world, but important to me.

net91 · Aug 05, 2008, 13:39:12

Quote from: Sebby on Aug 05, 2008, 13:35:32
Netgear's support is shocking, so you might want to take that into consideration.

Yes I've experienced Netgear support before.

net91 · Aug 05, 2008, 13:41:06

Quote from: Inactive on Aug 05, 2008, 13:37:20
And I think I am correct in saying, Netgears don't have an on / off switch, not the end of the world, but important to me.

No, none that I've seen do. I would like one because I've had to crawl behind my computer to unplug my current router everytime I wanted to reboot it.

Sebby · Aug 05, 2008, 13:42:34

Quote from: Inactive on Aug 05, 2008, 13:37:20
And I think I am correct in saying, Netgears don't have an on / off switch, not the end of the world, but important to me.

You are correct (though the new v5, when available, has it).

Inactive · Aug 05, 2008, 13:43:18

That's strange because all of mine have one, Zyxel, BT Voyager and a Philips, I know that the 2700 doesn't have one.

Inactive · Aug 05, 2008, 13:44:11

Quote from: Sebby on Aug 05, 2008, 13:42:34
You are correct (though the new v5, when available, has it).

About bloody time, they ain't the cheapest routers either...

vitriol · Aug 05, 2008, 14:09:22

I'm using a Netgear DG834GT and it's been brilliant since day one. Easy to configure aswell. The newer versions I would imagine are as easy to use.

Never had to phone Netgear support so can't comment on the customer service levels.

Gary · Aug 05, 2008, 14:17:24

Quote from: Inactive on Aug 05, 2008, 13:44:11
About bloody time, they ain't the cheapest routers either...

£46 is not to bad with a two year warranty

Inactive · Aug 05, 2008, 14:27:55

Agreed Gary, not too bad, my Zyxel was £29.99 delivered and that included a USB Dongle.

Very happy with it, I posted a Question to Zyxel support and got a sensible reply within a couple of hours.

Rik · Aug 05, 2008, 14:57:21

The thing which is good about Netgears is the user interface, most things you ever want to know are easily accessed, whereas the Speedtouch requires the use of the CLI more.

Inactive · Aug 05, 2008, 15:02:55

I guess it is all " swings and roundabouts " at the end of the day Rik, it is rare to find all the good idea's in one box, not just with routers.

Rik · Aug 05, 2008, 15:05:47

True enough. Nothing seems to bring everything together.

Lona · Aug 05, 2008, 18:15:28

I'm using a netgear DG834PN with the pretty blue light.

Blue light doesn't really do anything apart from looking pretty.?

Linksys replaced my faulty router but as it was so late in arriving I couldn't wait and bought the Netgear.

Very easy to set up and so far not given any problems.

Just sold my linksys one on Ebay for £26.

net91 · Aug 05, 2008, 18:25:19

The DG834PN is the router I had die on me.

It was good while it worked ok though, probably just a random problem with mine.

Rik · Aug 05, 2008, 18:27:25

I've had a couple of faultless Netgears and a couple of 2700s. OTOH, I've heard horror stories about every make there is. Somedays, it's our turn to get the Friday model.