Buying a router abroad

[sparkymark75]

A Linksys router I have been looking at is available for £60 cheaper from a reputable Spanish online website than it would be to buy direct in the UK. Other than the plug, is there likely to be any issues with buying a router from Spain and using it in the UK?

 

[KIA]

Don't buy Linksys.

http://www.itworld.com/cloud-comput...stops-cisco-linksys-cloud-router-admin-switch
http://www.crn.com/news/networking/...-apology-for-linksys-connect-cloud-fiasco.htm

 

[sparkymark75]

Old news, they allow you to use the non-Cisco Connect firmware.

 

[bledd]

I wouldn't buy an Adsl router from abroad. But a normal router, why not

 

[sparkymark75]

Yeah, it's for use on Virgin cable. I was just wondering if there were any technical issues such as wireless frequencies or electrical issues.

 

[KIA]

Old news, they allow you to use the non-Cisco Connect firmware.

They pushed a heavily modified firmware without the customers consent. Not to be trusted.

Go ASUS.

http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=NW-028-AS&groupid=46&catid=1596&subcat=
http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=NW-049-AS&groupid=46&catid=1596&subcat=

 

[bertles86]

Check the voltage input of the router is the samd
Check the admin language can be changed
Check the duty payable on it with hmrc

There are some legalities around wifi channels/frequency but I think only between the UK and USA.