what is the best wilreless router

truthman007

My current netgear one is dropping connection every so often, nearly 3 years old, is there any good one available in the market now.

Thanks for your help.

busenbust

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Draytek-Vigor-2710VN-wi-fi-Router/dp/B002ZCKNBM/ref=pd_cp_ce_1

^one of the best imo.

busenbust

not suggesting it's the fastest, but rock-solid performance. :cool:

GunJack

however, the thing is to find one which best suits your line, and the DSLAM/MSAN you are connected to in the exchange. Some router chipsets don't work too well with others, as some sky customers found out when they started using the huwaei MSANs - low speeds, poor connections, etc. It may help if you can find out what your ISP use..

Along with Draytek, 2Wire HV2700 has a good reputation, especially if you're on a longer line. What are your line stats like ??

stevemcol

truthman007 wrote: »

My current netgear one is dropping connection every so often, nearly 3 years old, is there any good one available in the market now.

Thanks for your help.

Cable or ADSL?

busenbust

busenbust wrote: »

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Draytek-Vigor-2710VN-wi-fi-Router/dp/B002ZCKNBM/ref=pd_cp_ce_1

^one of the best imo.

they also do a similar spec -- but for cable .

HTH.

busenbust

dell.mannn wrote: »

I am using Buffalo.

A particular model they make I like . Will try and find the link :cool:.

Iconic

truthman007 wrote: »

My current netgear one is dropping connection every so often, nearly 3 years old, is there any good one available in the market now.

Is there a test you can do to prove it's the router dropping the connection rather than a faulty line?

stevemcol

I borrowed a second router and ran it for a few weeks. You find lots of people have routers hidden away in cupboards these days because of all the free ISP router offers.

Your ISP can also arrange to monitor your router for drop outs if you leave it on 24/7 but their agenda does seem to be to prove it's your problem, not theirs.

Routers are so cheap now, I do try and always have a spare in case I get these kind of problems.

busenbust

stevemcol wrote: »

I borrowed a second router and ran it for a few weeks. You find lots of people have routers hidden away in cupboards these days because of all the free ISP router offers.

Your ISP can also arrange to monitor your router for drop outs if you leave it on 24/7 but their agenda does seem to be to prove it's your problem, not theirs.

Routers are so cheap now, I do try and always have a spare in case I get these kind of problems.

Good idea Steve

truthman007

stevemcol wrote: »

Cable or ADSL?

cable modem with virgin media