Cable router with gigabit switch.

6thElement · 9 Jun 2006 at 16:29

I'm after a new router for my cable connection, has anyone got any experience/recommendations with the newer models sporting GbE switches?

Having always used Netgear before I was considering the WNR854T.

tolien · 9 Jun 2006 at 16:33

There's a D-Link "gaming router" that has GigE built in too.

At £176 though, you'd surely be cheaper with separate router and switch?
Just chucked a RangeMax router and gigabit switch (both Netgear, though I can't say I'd be too desperate to use them), and came out at £125.

6thElement · 9 Jun 2006 at 17:09

The Netgear unit would cost me < £90. I'll take a look at the Dlink.

n30_mkii · 9 Jun 2006 at 17:23

Dlink DGL-4300 108Mbps Wireless Gaming Router
Price: £71.50 (£84.01 Including VAT at 17.5%)

I bought one, use it to connect to an adsl modem, now i can setup bandwidth rules and packet priority, etc....Real great bit of kit from d-link in my opinion! Oh and of course it has gigabit with jumbo frame support! Looks like what ure after? They also do the 4100 which is the same but does not have the wireless feature

tolien · 9 Jun 2006 at 17:34

At that price fair enough.
If you aren't going to use Rangemax there's still better options with separates (eg WRT54G £44.59 + Netgear GS105 £38.72 = £83.31).

Toms Networking has a review of the WNR854T, for what it's worth.