Draytek or Netgear?

tem07 · 4 Apr 2007 at 18:08

I need two routers, one is in my room, and one is in another room, using different internet connections

Upgrading from a BT Home Hub...

http://www.draytek.co.uk/products/router_compare.shtml
Draytek 2800V, is this a good router? I had the previous version, the 2600, was great! Anyone have any experiences?

Another option:
http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=NW-086-NG&groupid=46&catid=116&subcat=143
I already have one of these in another location, apart from not having a modem with it

...

This netgear has a modem with it

So what do you guys recommend?

Thanks.

tem07 · 4 Apr 2007 at 19:39

Well I'll probably get a netgear as their admin menus are so much sophisticated and easier to use, well... Netgear for me

Thanks for the reply btw.

tem07 · 4 Apr 2007 at 19:48

Well I have a Linkskys WRT54G and I don't like it, the admin menu is really crap, and you have to have a modem...

I'm more into all in one type things, BUT, Cisco now owns Linksys, so eh....

I really need some decent wireless routers 'cos the house is pretty large, and I can just buy some 802.11n cards for the laptops and PC's.

Got any Linksys recommendations?

Cheers,
tem07.

tem07 · 4 Apr 2007 at 20:58

Thanks all, it's probably 2 Netgears for the win!

Thanks for the comments on the routers etc.

Have any of you got any 802.11n cards? Are they good quality? Get good reception?

Thanks once again

tem07 · 5 Apr 2007 at 17:20

Avalon said:
Cisco have owned Linksys for getting on for four years, that's like pointing out walkers crisps now come in foil bags Draytek imho. The WRT54G is actually one hell of a router once you flash it to a 3rd party firmware, but then again if you are only after it looking nice I think you missed the point about Function > Eye Candy.

Nah man, I'm looking for a decent router, I don't really care about what it looks like [reasonable though].

'Cos the Draytek looks dull still

Meh, I'm probably going to get the Draytek

Is it a doddle to setup? Anyone on BT broadband here, do you need the password and login to use the internet?

Actually, I was thinking, what about this router?Linksys WRT350N
Cheers,
tem07.

tem07 · 6 Apr 2007 at 20:50

OK, i'm probably going for the Draytek, infact, I'm going to get one Netgear, and one Draytek

Thanks all

tem07 · 7 Apr 2007 at 18:49

ya but it's for two different internet connections

tem07 · 11 Apr 2007 at 19:03

OK, I am probably going for two Netgears 'cos they are cheaper and I am not a nutter

tem07 · 11 Apr 2007 at 21:00

True that, I am FOR SURE!!!! going for one Netgear, and one Draytek

But do you think the price for the draytek is worth it? 150GBP +?

Cheers