Best ADSL2+ Modem

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After falling out again with the TG582n plusnet supply i'm in the market for a dedicated ADSL modem. I've suffered for the last year with it and now it's due to meet Mr Blowtorch*.

The connection is ADSL2+ based (1,267 / 22,706) and direct to the exchange (no cab) so fibre isn't going to happen any time soon. Initial thoughts were the Vigor 120 or TP-LINK TD-8817, i'll probably end up buying an AC56U or similar to pair it with but i'd like to avoid the DSL based Asus kit as it lacks 3rd party firmware support. Anyone had any experience of this? Google suggests I could runt he TG582 in bridge mode if required, but i'd prefer to be rid of it.

*I won't waste the gas on it, but it will be consigned to the spares pile.

Thanks
 
If you want a real modem the Vigor 120/130 are the only options I'm aware of. Everything else is just a dumbed down router.

What's the problem with the TG582n? They're basic but usually pretty solid. The wireless is poor but that's easily fixed by adding a WAP.
 
bremen1874 said:
If you want a real modem the Vigor 120/130 are the only options I'm aware of. Everything else is just a dumbed down router.

What's the problem with the TG582n? They're basic but usually pretty solid. The wireless is poor but that's easily fixed by adding a WAP.
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Thanks, that's about where i'd got to but wondered if other options existed. The 120's are reasonably priced and a 130 could be useful eventually so i'll have a look.

The 582's functionality as a basic consumer router is OK, yes the wifi is poor and it's clearly built to a price point, but it's stable enough and works well enough which is why it's lasted 11 months. We've had a few VoIP issues and i'm at the stage where i'd rather have better logging at this end and some real QoS. It's when you actually want to do something or get any meaningful information from it that I suddenly find the 582 isn't really ideal when i've grown up on smoothwall/*wrt based products.

*edit* In my frustration I shoved a TP Link w8968 into service (it was that or a 589vn that I had to unlock first), i'll be honest I didn't expect much from a £30 modem/router unit from a budget provider, but figured it was worth a go (it was free). Genuinely surprised, guest wifi, VLAN support and QoS all seemingly work. I'll do some further testing but i'm quite impressed compared to other budget consumer routers this seems reasonable.
 
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Yep... nothing wrong with TP-LINK at the lower end of the market. Currently running one of their older models and it performs better than some much expensive kit I've tried over the years.
 
The only standalone ADSL modem I have found that works reliably is the DrayTek Vigor 120. Everything else is a router than can be bridged, so if the config wipes itself then you're screwed.
 
mikeo said:
Yep... nothing wrong with TP-LINK at the lower end of the market. Currently running one of their older models and it performs better than some much expensive kit I've tried over the years.
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I have used some of the POE switches for VoIP/CCTV equipment, the odd power line adapted and considered an Archer previously, but to get VLAN/QoS/guest wifi on a router that's sub £30 is a real eye opener. So far it's not put a foot wrong and gives me most of the features I wanted from going back to a WRT based firmware on different hardware, best of all its cost me nothing.

Caged said:
The only standalone ADSL modem I have found that works reliably is the DrayTek Vigor 120. Everything else is a router than can be bridged, so if the config wipes itself then you're screwed.
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Yep, I'll pick up the 130 with vdsl support at some point, but for now it looks like I'm sorted thanks.
 
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