i'm after a cheap and cheerful ADSL router

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Howdy

Any models to look for, any to avoid. What chipsets work best with LLU ADSL?

Am very close to the exchange, expecting sync speeds of around 20mb. I don't need N or gigabit, but aren't going to snub them if the prices are good. I do need a couple of 10/100 ports and wireless g/b.

Point me in the right direction? :)
 
Pick up a Netgear DG834GT from the bay for £10-20, some are Sky branded with the firmware reflashed.
 
http://forums.overclockers.co.uk/showthread.php?t=18096994
http://forums.overclockers.co.uk/showthread.php?t=18099278
http://forums.overclockers.co.uk/showthread.php?t=18099197

Are all threads from the last week that pretty much answer your question, but seeing as using the search or just looking was obviously too much trouble I'll summarise them for you:

Broadcom Chipsets are generally accepted as getting the best sync, especially on long lines. They are also recommended for Be/O2 LLU connections as having the best compatibility with their DSLAM's.

No decent GigE routers really exist IMO, best to just get a decent switch and use that.

Wireless N is still a premium, though it might be worth just paying the extra bit now, and if you're pusing 20Mbit/sec syncs the extra headroom on the wireless wouldn't be a bad thing.
 
Oh, to get a Broadcom one you're looking at DrayTek 2820's, some Netgears (most of them) and Billion so that should cover most price ranges / features.
 
thanks guys.

with the DG834GT, how do i tell the difference with a V4 and a V5?

edit: wiji, i am browsing on a phone so that makes searching / trawling the forum a pita. i do normally try and search tho!
 
GeX said:
thanks guys.

with the DG834GT, how do i tell the difference with a V4 and a V5?

edit: wiji, i am browsing on a phone so that makes searching / trawling the forum a pita. i do normally try and search tho!
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Fair enough :)

The version no. is printed on the label on the bottom of the unit, not much use I know but it's probably fairly safe to say these days if you're buying a new one it will most likely be a V5.

Also whilst I've generally found Broadcom do better than most on a good line the difference should be marginal.
 
GeX said:
thanks guys.

with the DG834GT, how do i tell the difference with a V4 and a V5?

edit: wiji, i am browsing on a phone so that makes searching / trawling the forum a pita. i do normally try and search tho!
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If consider Netgear then the DG834GT is only available with the Broadcom chipset, so is a safe option to go for as no revision lottery.

If looking at the DG834G (note missing T) then only the v4 has a Broadcom chipset.

The DG834G v5 (Conexant chipset) might have a different picture on box to show the 2 side buttons for turning wi-fi on/off and Push 'n' Connect. Otherwise you won't know what revision you've got until open box and turn router upside down.
 
cheers guys, i got a DG834GT off the bay for £18 - i assume it will be the broadcom chipset (assuming it was listed correctly, and is a GT!)

If it isn't, then I gave a DG834. to my mum a while back (it made me sad to see a USB modem, and ADSL on only one PC with a laptop being sat unused!)

If I don't have the broadcom chipset, and that one is - then i'll just swap over :)
 
wij said:
Oh, to get a Broadcom one you're looking at DrayTek 2820's, some Netgears (most of them) and Billion so that should cover most price ranges / features.
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I agree with everyone suggesting a DG834GT from thebay, great router for the prices they go for - even better when you put DGTeam firmware on it and can change the target SNR.

I'd also just like to point out that the Draytek routers don't use Broadcom chipsets, they use Infineon mostly.
 
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