New Router

SkidMarkKing · 13 Jun 2013 at 22:54

Hello.

Im using a wireless router and im looking at upgrading it. I will change my ISP soon but not yet as its something my mum deals with. Im looking for a new router to replace the one which came with the talktalk package. I have read the first thing you should do is replace the router which comes with your internet package.

Any recommendations and I will consider second hand. £30 maximum.

SkidMarkKing · 14 Jun 2013 at 13:35

Just seen a "TP-LINK TL-WA701ND Lite N 150Mbps Wireless Radio Access Point Router 2.4GHz WiFi" for £23, worth a buy?

SkidMarkKing · 15 Jun 2013 at 11:27

Locky said:
Do better for your money http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=NW-025-TP&groupid=46&catid=1596&subcat=1934

But what is your connection? ADSL, Cable, FTTC?

ADSL, yeah.

SkidMarkKing · 15 Jun 2013 at 20:14

KIA said:
Why do you want to replace it?

Wireless connection just seems very rubbish even when im close to the router with no walls etc interfering. I have read a lot that the first thing you should do is upgrade your router from the one given to you from your ISP. My wired desktop is fine even though it did used to disconnect quite a bit.

The laptop seems to cut out (internet) but then works again straight away so it hasn't disconnected from the internet just the router.

SkidMarkKing · 21 Jun 2013 at 18:29

Found a few good ones second hand in my price range.

TP-LINK 300 Mbps Wireless N ADSL 2+
http://i.ebayimg.com/00/s/NzY4WDEwMjQ=/$T2eC16d,!yEE9s5jGKu7BRt3lumjgQ~~48_79.JPG

TP-LINK 300mbps Wireless ADSL2+ Modem Router (TD-W8960N)

http://i.ebayimg.com/00/s/ODE5WDEwMjQ=/$T2eC16h,!y0E9s2S9LJGBRwePzWpBw~~48_79.JPG

No hotlinked images. Thank you.

Any reviews?

Im using talktalk internet (for now) so im not sure if these routers will work?

SkidMarkKing · 22 Jun 2013 at 10:35

lsg1r said:
I had a tp-link TD-W8961ND as a temp router and it wasn't the best thing in the world. Wireless was ok but the adsl connection had random drop outs for no reason. My older zyxel and new billion 7800n on the same line had no issues.

Hmm. Sometimes I suffer from random dropouts with this talktalk router. It used to cut out reconnect up then cut out straight away. So frustrating when gaming.

The guy only wants £15 for this router so im going to try it and see what its like I think.

SkidMarkKing · 23 Jun 2013 at 11:52

n55u is such a nice looking router.

Ive just paid for the TD-W8960N