Good cheap broadband router

johng_uk

Does anyone know of anywhere to find one of these?

Thanks in advance!

ABH_3

In light of the fact you didn't pass on what type of DSL you've got, it could be Cable (VirginMedia) or ADSL (AOL, BT,Demon, Zen).

You seem to have two compatible routers which support BOTH standards: http://www.netgear.co.uk/wired_cable_router_rp614.php of course then there's those that may have had a negative experience with it, compared to those that received a positive experience. Personally, I use a Linksys Router and they also have a Cable\Adsl suitable one: http://www.amazon.co.uk/Linksys-BEFSR41EtherFast-Router-4-Port-Switch/dp/B00005KAC7 I purchased my own Linksys router some years ago, though not the same as described and it's been fine with regular flash updates when required.

HTH

pault123

I'm with Virgin/Ntl and use a TP-link (based on Netgear firmware) it works out the box, no complex setup, decent range up to my attic and gets good reviews

http://www.aria.co.uk/Products/Peripherals/Network+Products/Wireless/DSL%2FCable+Router/TP-Link+eXtended+Range+54M+Wireless+DSL%2FCable+Broadband+Router+?productId=28133


if your on BT and need an ADSL they do this one

http://www.aria.co.uk/Products/Peripherals/Network+Products/Wireless/ADSL+Modem%2FRouter/TP-Link+Extended+Range+54M+wireless+ADSL2+Router+?productId=35427

johng_uk

Sorry folks.

I'm currently with BT on an ADSL connection.

Due to their broadband throttling (even though I don't download) I'm looking to move (potentially to www.fast.co.uk). These guys don't supply free routers though........

johng_uk

P.S.

I forgot to mention WIRELESS!

johng_uk

And another question:

Will any router I buy (and I want a 5mbps 'G' class), have similar security encryption than a router I get from my ISP?

pault123

pault123 wrote: »

if your on BT and need an ADSL they do this one

http://www.aria.co.uk/Products/Peripherals/Network+Products/Wireless/ADSL+Modem%2FRouter/TP-Link+Extended+Range+54M+wireless+ADSL2+Router+?productId=35427

^^^^^^^ this one is ADSL, wireless and fills all your requirements

Inactive

johng_uk wrote: »

And another question:

Will any router I buy (and I want a 5mbps 'G' class), have similar security encryption than a router I get from my ISP?

Do you want a " router " or a modem/router?

johng_uk

Incidentally, could I buy a router and try it with my BT connection, just in case the router is the problem? Or would I be bound by the BT router?

johng_uk

Inactive wrote: »

Do you want a " router " or a modem/router?

Modem router

Inactive

johng_uk wrote: »

Incidentally, could I buy a router and try it with my BT connection, just in case the router is the problem? Or would I be bound by the BT router?

Cannot see any reason why not as long as you have your BT log in details etc.