Thomson TG587n

BAP · Oct 30, 2010, 08:34:57

Thomson TG587n
Anyone got this Router, can't find any reviews

Thanks

Steve · Oct 30, 2010, 08:41:40

There is the spec if you've not found it

http://www.speedguide.net/broadband-view.php?hw=339

O2 wireless box IV is the same I think.

BAP · Oct 30, 2010, 09:08:10

Thanks for the link.
Found some reviews, not good.
Now looking at a D-Link Wireless N BT ADSL2+ Router. had a few Netgears, but had problems with them they all keep re syncing after a few days.
Borrowed a hacked BT 2wire, held the connection for a month, but will have to give it back soon.
Not sure I want to have one of these! seen plenty for sale for a few quid!

DorsetBoy · Oct 30, 2010, 10:01:36

There are plenty of excellent reviews for that model, it is though 2 years old already, have you looked at the Thompson802?

davej99 · Oct 30, 2010, 10:17:34

BAP,

Trying to decide on a new router myself. Found these sites help full on chipsets Annex M etc.

http://adsl24.co.uk/support/adsl2plus/
http://www.o2help.co.uk/recommended-routers/
http://community.plus.net/library/hardware/adsl2-hardware/
As well as Amazon Reviews.

There is a fund of 2-wire expertise here at idnetters and it may be worth a try, though it is on the limit of my expertise. Otherwise the rule seems to be go for a Broadcom chipset. Draytek Vigor is well thought of, but costly. I am gravitating towards the Netgear DG834v4 (wired) or the DGN2200 wireless N, both Broadcom.

DorsetBoy · Oct 30, 2010, 10:23:17

Quote from: davej99 on Oct 30, 2010, 10:17:34
BAP,

Draytek Vigor is well thought of, but costly. I am gravitating towards the Netgear DG834v4 (wired) or the DGN2200 wireless N, both Broadcom.

I have the DrayTek 2820 and it is brilliant. There are several DrayTek users here at Netters.

davej99 · Oct 30, 2010, 10:48:34

Quote from: DorsetBoy on Oct 30, 2010, 10:23:17
I have the DrayTek 2820 and it is brilliant. There are several DrayTek users here at Netters.

No doubt DrayTek is a good brand. I guess I am a cheapskate. Interestingly 2820 has a Conexant chip set, the same as the rather dodgy, but cheap, DG834Gv5. So maybe chipset alone is not the best guide. Suppose you could say 2-wire is the best budget solution and the DrayTek family the best if funds are available. It seems to me Netgear is very hit and miss at the moment, reliability is problematic and tech support falls short, though Netgear do get economy of scale in manufacture.

DorsetBoy · Oct 30, 2010, 10:58:27

Quote from: davej99 on Oct 30, 2010, 10:48:34
No doubt DrayTek is a good brand. I guess I am a cheapskate. Interestingly 2820 has a Conexant chip set, the same as the rather dodgy, but cheap, DG834Gv5. So maybe chipset alone is not the best guide. Suppose you could say 2-wire is the best budget solution and the DrayTek family the best if funds are available. It seems to me Netgear is very hit and miss at the moment, reliability is problematic and tech support falls short, though Netgear do get economy of scale in manufacture.

I wouldn't have a Netgear for any reason. I have in the past bought 3 ,all of which were useless and had to be returned. I had a Netgear from support here that could not hold a line for more than a couple of hours, yet the old Thompson I had never missed a beat. 2 Netgears supplied by ISP's at different addresses were at best flaky and their support is terrible.

Xilo recommend the Speedtouch range for BT connections . I got fed up with cheaper routers that did not last long and chose the DrayTek which is way above my needs but provides constant excellent service.

davej99 · Oct 30, 2010, 11:02:37

If I were to ask you to nominate your mid-price favourite vendor, would that be speedtouch?

DorsetBoy · Oct 30, 2010, 11:05:38

Quote from: davej99 on Oct 30, 2010, 11:02:37
If I were to ask you to nominate your mid-price favourite vendor, would that be speedtouch?

Definitely.