Home Hub Alternatives

GeForce · 26 Jun 2007 at 16:21

Yep, we all know the Home Hub is pretty useless.

Basically, can anyone recommend a good ADSL Modem Router? I need the following:

- I use Broadband Talk, so the router needs VoIP
- Good range is always a benefit. A router that supports a 3rd party firmware (like DD-WRT) which allows an increase in signal strength would be good.
- Must be wireless and have at least two ethernet ports.
- It does not need to be draft-n standard, 802.11g is good enough.

TIA, Jon

mike1210 · 26 Jun 2007 at 18:05

first thought was Draytek 2800VG, that one is quite pricey mind

Doesn't support 3rd party firmware though

what is your budget?

GeForce · 26 Jun 2007 at 18:29

Well hopefully around £50.

I had a thought:

Maybe get a Linksys Wireless ADSL Modem Router (or similar) that supports the 3rd party firmware. Then disable DHCP & Wireless on the Home Hub. Then connect the Home Hub to the Linksys via ethernet.

This way the Linksys would be used for DHCP, Wireless AP etc, and the Home Hub is just used for the VoIP part (which, unlike all its other featues, does work fine).

Is that plausible?

Jon

tolien · 26 Jun 2007 at 20:37

AFAIK the Linksys ADSL routers won't do third party firmware.
My first thought was an ethernet ADSL modem, WRT54GL, and some ATA for the VoIP, but there's no way you'd do that for £50 - you'd be the better part of £40 just for the WRT.

GeForce · 26 Jun 2007 at 21:47

OK so if we forget the 3rd party firmware for the moment, would the suggestion I posted above work?

Jon

tolien · 26 Jun 2007 at 22:36

There's no reason why it shouldn't.