Need a bit of help choosing new router

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My current router is Zyxel VMG3925-B10b which has been working fine, but now (from looking at the manufacturers website) its end of life.

I've been in touch with my ISP to try and get a new router, but they've refused as the current one "isn't faulty", which is true, but it's also not going to receive anymore security updates which I believe is a security risk. So I'm looking at getting a new router, but don't have a clue which to get (there are so many..) I don't need anything fancy, and if possible I'd like to be able to disable WiFi on the router as everything I use is connected by ethernet.

My connection is full fiber (200mbps)

Budget is up to about £150.

Thanks.
 
You're entirely correct in your belief, and it blows my mind that ISPs still take this stance. Psyb0t, VPNFilter or Mirai, anyone? :rolleyes: Who's the lackadaisical ISP in question?
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Kcom, it's the only ISP available in Hull.

If you want something off the shelf that's practically set and forget, then the Ubiquiti EdgeRouter 4 is wired-only and will see you through gigabit internet no sweat. It comes in just around your budget if you shop around (~£150 to £160), though it's way more expensive here at OcUK. The cheaper (~£100) USG (Ubiquiti UniFi Security Gateway) is the flashier consumer focused model, but its throughput isn't as good iirc.

I'd prefer something off the shelf, I'll have a look into these, thank you.

Honor Router 3 is where it’s at at the moment. Under £35 delivered and it does everything anyone could sensibly want.

I like the edgerouter-x

I'll have a look a these as well, thanks.
 
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