What is 'best' wireless router?

jimbob_3

Hi,

ive eventually signed up to broadband via plus net - but want to get my own wireless router rather than rely on theirs etc.

any suggestions? happy to go via ebuyer or even ebay!!

(seen somebody suggest the netgear DG834PN - what do people think of this one?)

thanks

kltpzyxm

jimbob wrote: »

Hi,

ive eventually signed up to broadband via plus net - but want to get my own wireless router rather than rely on theirs etc.

any suggestions? happy to go via ebuyer or even ebay!!

(seen somebody suggest the netgear DG834PN - what do people think of this one?)

thanks

Never used the DG834PN.

Hi I haven't used the DG834PN, but have had no problems with other Netgear ADSL routers. Setup is easy too.
I have also set up a couple of Belkin wireless routers for friends and they also work fine.
HTH

jimbob_3

Hi,

thanks for that - trouble is, there seem to be so many different ones which all seem to do the same thing, i was hoping somebody would recommend a specific make & model (and price!)

kltpzyxm

jimbob wrote: »

Hi,

thanks for that - trouble is, there seem to be so many different ones which all seem to do the same thing, i was hoping somebody would recommend a specific make & model (and price!)

I installed this one for a friend. It comes with a usb adapter as well. Not bad for £45....

http://www.ebuyer.com/customer/products/index.html?rb=0&action=c2hvd19wcm9kdWN0X3Jldmlld3M=&product_uid=87512

Monkey_Tennis_3

With a moneysaving hat on I say if your ISP gives you one for free then go for that... unless you want very high-end features or complex setups then they're all much of a muchness.

If it's not free then I'd recommend Linksys range - the WAG200G looks like a good option for £44 here although I've not shopped around to see how competitive that price is.

No experience with Netgear routers, but their switches are reliable for me. Belkin stuff has only ever let me down in the past (wireless networking-wise).

JohalaReewi

I am currently using the Linksys WAG200G and it works really well. You also get good support via the Linksys website. I would give Belkin the thumbs down. Had one for a while. It was a pain to set up and Belkin support was non-existant. The router eventually died after a couple of years use. Also had a Dlink many years ago. It kept crashing so thumbs down there too.

valli2

jimbob wrote: »

Hi,

ive eventually signed up to broadband via plus net - but want to get my own wireless router rather than rely on theirs etc.

any suggestions? happy to go via ebuyer or even ebay!!

(seen somebody suggest the netgear DG834PN - what do people think of this one?)

thanks

Hi
I am currently using the Netgear DG834PN i would recommend it and is easy to configure and holds the connection well on a low snr.

bootman

I have just had my work give me a Dray Tec is is just rubbish for wireless. Won't hold a connection at all. Never ever had that problem before.

I had trouble with my VOIP phone with my Belkin which was fab for wireless and they got me this one. Pants!!

alanwjones

Aol give FREE wireless routers when you sign up with them
http://myaolbroadband.co.uk/broadband/broadband-silver.adp?promo=228937&promoCode=228937

Hth, Alan.

moonrakerz

alanwjones wrote: »

Aol give FREE wireless routers when you sign up with them
http://myaolbroadband.co.uk/broadband/broadband-silver.adp?promo=228937&promoCode=228937

Hth, Alan.

and LOTS of FREE software too !

:rotfl::rotfl:

loates123

what is wrong with the free wireless router plusnet give you?