New Router

net91 · Aug 29, 2008, 18:10:13

Another possibility from PC World is this D-Link router. It seems to have some good reviews. OS compatibly is not mentioned, although am I right in thinking routers are independent from OS?

Rik · Aug 29, 2008, 18:12:11

Routers are independent from the OS, Dan, it's just an ethernet connection which is OS neutral, or should be. OTOH, I've never got on well with D-Link, but I can guarantee others have.

net91 · Aug 29, 2008, 18:18:11

I'm off to have a look at the shops now, so I'll see what I come back with.

Rik · Aug 29, 2008, 18:19:16

Pick me up some chips on your way back, Dan.

net91 · Aug 29, 2008, 18:20:22

Will do, I'll email them to you when I get home.

Rik · Aug 29, 2008, 18:21:03

Thanks. Salt and vinegar if you would.

Steve · Aug 29, 2008, 18:22:21

I think what ever you get,get one which gives you stats easy enough not just sync but noise margin and errors. The OS compatibility I think largely refers to passing the Microsoft connectivity test which may or may not be accurate in my experience.

net91 · Aug 31, 2008, 18:35:37

I got the D-Link DSL-2640B router from PC World. I have just got it up an running today, and everything is working fine.

Although the router does come with a setup CD I just logged into the browser based settings and set up the router from there. There are wizards for the first time set up of internet access and wireless on the web based interface. The only thing I needed to change manually was the WPA setting, so it used WPA2 rather than WPA or both (all my devices are WPA2 compatible).

Rik · Aug 31, 2008, 18:37:32

That's good, Dan. How are things looking?

net91 · Aug 31, 2008, 18:39:45

The connection seems good with this router, and the router itself seems to be running fine.

Steve · Aug 31, 2008, 18:43:15

Hope you have more luck with this one than the last one.

Rik · Aug 31, 2008, 18:44:05

Keep us posted, Dan.

net91 · Aug 31, 2008, 18:46:29

Quote from: Rik on Aug 31, 2008, 18:44:05
Keep us posted, Dan.

Quote from: stevethegas on Aug 31, 2008, 18:43:15
Hope you have more luck with this one than the last one.

One benefit of D-Link is support, firmeware updates etc. seem more available than with Thomson.

Rik · Aug 31, 2008, 18:52:39

That's always helpful. Netgear were pretty good like that - except for their testing.

VaderDSL · Sep 01, 2008, 10:06:05

I've always been a massive fan of the Linsys WRT54GL with Tomato firmware installed, it does require a modem but I use a Draytek Vigor 100 to do the whole PPPoA > PPPoE thing which passes the WAN ip directly through to the router.

Never had any problems with it