Need a good ADSL2+ router

londonbairn · 29 Jul 2009 at 13:06

Need a really good ADSL2+ router which supports the following;

Gigabit LAN
N Wireless
Can support 4 devices on ethernet and 5+ on wireless without breaking a sweat.

I have a Netgear GT but it can't handle several devices at once, it tends to stall.

Thanks!

Kriist · 29 Jul 2009 at 13:13

I've been looking aswell and been unable to find a Gigabit ADSL2+ router, let alone one that support wireless N too.

gillywibble · 29 Jul 2009 at 13:34

Draytek 2820?

Kriist · 29 Jul 2009 at 13:45

oh i meant that isnt £150+ ^^

gillywibble · 29 Jul 2009 at 13:46

Then i'm not sure

Sp00n · 29 Jul 2009 at 14:24

Get a normal router and a gigabit switch, cheapest option.

decmatt · 29 Jul 2009 at 23:27

Billion 7800 coming out next week

Sootie · 30 Jul 2009 at 12:38

Linksys WRT610N? Seems to meet your requirements, about £130 - there was a £20 rebate, but I think it runs out tomorrow

tolien · 30 Jul 2009 at 12:54

Except for the lack of any ADSL modem in the WRT610N.

Sp00n said:
Get a normal router and a gigabit switch, cheapest option.

What he said.

Kriist · 30 Jul 2009 at 13:03

Sp00n said:
Get a normal router and a gigabit switch, cheapest option.

yup this is the route (see what i did there?

) I'm going down

kkbigal · 30 Jul 2009 at 13:07

There are very few ADSL+2 modems with gigabit ports, and those that exist cost over £100.

* Belkin N1 Vision
* Billion 7800n

Draytek have one, but it's a single gigabit port and is even more expensive.

Solac said:
Billion 7800 coming out next week

I'll be very interested to see how much this costs when it's launched

Not an official review, but at least the buyer seems pleased: http://forums.whirlpool.net.au/forum-replies-archive.cfm/1167564.html

robmagee · 30 Jul 2009 at 17:18

Id get a Lynksys AM200 and a any gigabyte switch. The Dlink DIR-6** and DIR-8** are excelent

Dox · 30 Jul 2009 at 18:20

In my experience you cant go wrong with the Draytek 2820, its a bit more expensive but you get what you pay for

frustin · 31 Jul 2009 at 15:37

Solac said:
Billion 7800 coming out next week

How do you know and where is it being sold? here?

decmatt · 31 Jul 2009 at 15:40

Its going to be sold elsewhere (for first allocation), cant say aboviously. But, it will cost around £111.

londonbairn · 1 Aug 2009 at 16:41

Thanks guys - what is better, Draytek 2820 or 7800? Not too bothered about cost.

decmatt · 1 Aug 2009 at 22:22

For what you will use it for really the 7800 (2820 has a lot of features you will never need in a million years). Save yourself £70

x1m · 2 Aug 2009 at 10:15

Sp00n said:
Get a normal router and a gigabit switch, cheapest option.

Doesn't the 100mbit part then become the bottleneck between the wireless N and the gigabit?

tolien · 2 Aug 2009 at 10:38

Only if the built in gigabit switch was connected to the wireless part at GigE. Otherwise you've got exactly the same problem and paid more for the privilege.

londonbairn · 4 Aug 2009 at 22:09

ended up going for a 2820n, it looks good and most importantly will handle the strain of 4 desktops, 1 server & multiple wireless devices.