MY Netgear DG834N has died - spec me a new router please

spiki · 2 Jan 2011 at 13:27

After about two years fairly reliable service, my router has died on me today. Tried various power supplies, ethernet cables etc and although all the lights are on, I can't connect in any way to the internet. The unit does get very warm and sometimes would only work after powering off for a few hours and letting it and the psu cool down. I have tried that today too without any joy.

I'm using a BT homehub atm which is fine for surfing and wireless but I find its very unreliable for online gaming, with connections dropping out on a regular basis.

Is there anything out there worth considering as a replacement, up to about £60? I had looked at a Belkin N Wireless Router (with Simple Security Set Up & High-speed Internet Connection 300 Mbps) but not sure if its a good buy for gaming.

Any advice would be much appreciated. Thanks.

VeNT · 2 Jan 2011 at 15:13

another one?
everything I've seen since has been the same or just flaky

spiki · 2 Jan 2011 at 15:29

Was thinking of staying with Netgear having read around a bit and ruling out the Belkin. But its been a right pain havin to power off for hours on end when the unit would stall. Something a little more reliable would be nice.

Duke · 2 Jan 2011 at 15:31

You'll get more problems with a Belkin than Netgear.

I would put Linksys about the same level as Netgear - http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=NW-117-LS&groupid=46&catid=1595&subcat=

spiki · 2 Jan 2011 at 15:34

THanks Duke - is there much difference between 150 & 300mbps?

matthab · 2 Jan 2011 at 18:33

Ive had so many issues with mates Belkin its not even funny. Id get a nice linksys or a Netgear box. Pretty much what Duke recommended.