DSL Modem

Raggie

Some help needed.

I've been running an Asus DSL AC88U for a couple of years on a Plusnet Fibre connection.


Having had it go faulty and the replacement die within 48 hours I've been looking at alternatives.

I'm struggling to find a router that supports VPN and MIMO (so many devices in house) with a built in modem so any suggestions?

If not any guides on the best way to set up a stand alone modem with the router I'm thinking using the asus BRT 828 but which modem to get?

Cheers

Neil_Jones

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Wireless-Connections-UK-Archer-VR2800/dp/B06WD4RVL4 any good? I presume you're aware that MIMO routers aren't cheap...

Raggie

Neil_Jones wrote: »

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Wireless-Connections-UK-Archer-VR2800/dp/B06WD4RVL4 any good? I presume you're aware that MIMO routers aren't cheap...

Many thanks, that one doesn't support the VPN functions I need.

I agree that they are not cheap but it's not money, I've a budget of £500 approx (if needed) it is the performance I need.

We have four smart TV , several networked NAS drives, print server, Alexa smart devices, and approx 13 other wifi connected devices. Home office and teenage kids!

The AC88U was a good servant but two failures close together I figured that I may be able to source something a bit more powerful and modern.

buglawton

What's stalling you is the supposed need for a built in modem. Best solution might be a standard ISP dsl router in bridge/modem mode and a decent separate router connected to it.

Raggie

Yeah I think you are right.

I recon its going to be a netgear dm200 (set up in bridge mode) the the Asus BRT -AC828

Cheers

that

buglawton wrote: »

...and a decent separate router connected to it.

Better still an old computer, probably with 4G memory, 2 lan cards, possibly more as you want wifi access - you have to sort your own mimo out as when I looked into this there was no mimo.

get it to run one of the ones below or USG (or xg another free sophos one) or strongswan
https://geekflare.com/best-open-source-firewall/

System

Stop dicking around with entry level consumer grade crap and use Ubiquiti wireless/router gear and use a standalone VDSL modem.

The_Fat_Controller

Yes, you need a VDSL modem !

Raggie

Thanks all, order placed..

I've gone for a NETGEAR DM200-100EUS along with a ASUS RT-AX88U Wireless-AX6000. As it seems an upgrade on the AC88U I was using, so I know the UI and am confident on being able to manage it.

The Uniquiti gear is good, but will be above my price point, and fail the wife test. :beer: