Good, cheap, wireless router recommendations needed please.

yorkieorchid

Hi, Ive just bought my first wireless device, a Nexus 7 tablet. I have always used a desktop pc with virgin broadband so am completely new to wireless technology. I have just connected a D link wireless router that i was given free years ago when i first signed up to Virgin but it seems it is faulty. (I have spoken to an advisor at Virgin)

Please could anyone recommend a good cheap wireless router as i am totally confused with all the technical jargon associated with choosing one. I would really appreciate any help or advise. Thanks.

neilwoods

Currys do the tp link wireless cable router for £14, plus maplin and amazon will have cable routers for around £20.

Inner_Zone

yorkieorchid wrote: »

Hi, Ive just bought my first wireless device, a Nexus 7 tablet. I have always used a desktop pc with virgin broadband so am completely new to wireless technology. I have just connected a D link wireless router that i was given free years ago when i first signed up to Virgin but it seems it is faulty. (I have spoken to an advisor at Virgin)

Please could anyone recommend a good cheap wireless router as i am totally confused with all the technical jargon associated with choosing one. I would really appreciate any help or advise. Thanks.

Cable or ADSL?

cookie365

Do you not have a VM superhub? That doubles as a wireless router.

yorkieorchid

Inner_Zone wrote: »

Cable or ADSL?

Its cable.

No i don't have a vm super hub.

dave_dph

Hi

What's the problem with the D-Link? If it's a 615 you can flash it with DD-WRT firmware and end up with a rock solid router.

What issues are you having, might be able to help.

yorkieorchid

dave_dph wrote: »

Hi

What's the problem with the D-Link? If it's a 615 you can flash it with DD-WRT firmware and end up with a rock solid router.

What issues are you having, might be able to help.

Hi Dave,
Yes its a DIR 615. I keep on losing connection, with my desktop and, even more so with my new Nexus tablet. Its happening often, say every 30 mins. The D link hasn't left its box since i signed up to VM quite a few years ago, only just tried to use it. Had no problems at all with connection on desk top until i connected up the D Link. Advisor at VM ran some checks, couldn't find what the problem was so put it down to a faulty D Link.
What is DD-WRT firmware? and what does it do?
Many thanks for your help.

macman

I'd start by changing the wireless channel if more than one device is affected. A potential fix that takes a few minutes-and cost free.
However I'm not clear how you are connecting the desktop PC-wireless or ethernet? if the latter, then it is indeed probably a router issue-or an issue with your VM install or service.

yorkieorchid

macman wrote: »

I'd start by changing the wireless channel if more than one device is affected. A potential fix that takes a few minutes-and cost free.
However I'm not clear how you are connecting the desktop PC-wireless or ethernet? if the latter, then it is indeed probably a router issue-or an issue with your VM install or service.

Hi Macman. I've already tried changing the channel, as did the VM advisor, remotely.

The desktop pc has a cisco cable modem 2100 which works fine by itself. The problem started when i connected the D Link to go wireless. An ethernet cable is connecting the D link router to both my desktop and the cable modem. thank you for your help.

closed

haggle a free one from virgin (might not solve your problem), and ask for a discount at the same time, if no joy ask for retentions or select the thinking of leaving us touchtone option, and research alternative prices to aid the haggling process

https://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/discussion/4555103

dave_dph

What is the H/W and F/W versions on the 615? I'm guessing H/W either D2 or D4 and F/W 1.00? If so it can be flashed, which is likely to cure your problems. Happy to guide you through the process.

Have a look at https://www.dd-wrt.com for starters. It's pretty straightforward to flash and the DD-WRT firmware is rock solid.