Hello.
A couple of months ago, I upgraded my internet to BT's FTTP 500/73 package which came with the SmartHub2.
So far, I'm un-impressed with the SH2. It's very restrictive compared to the ASUS RT-N66U 'Dark Knight' I used with FTTC and also WiFI is no-where near as consistent on either channel (not just speed, just connectivity in general with regular drop outs).
Location is the same as my previous router so shouldn't be an issue (no other environmental changes) and even the TP link extender which is upstairs to keep the kids happy lucks out most days.
So... I'm looking for a replacement if anyone can offer suggestions.
I did wonder about sticking with ASUS (RT-AX5400 / AX3000 TUF gaming?) as I know my way around the WebUi but open to suggestions - just need something reliable with decent range with a max budget of £150. My main need is the simple ability of creating a guest wifi network (seriously BT why cant I do this?!) so that my work laptop and most importantly friends of the kids are not on my home network! Expect most routers have the other basic things I'm after like QOS, port forwarding, change DHCP, change wifi channel (SH2 restricts to 3 channels used by all the neighbours) and I don't need VOIP (so can plug directly into the ONT).
Appreciate any responses.
A couple of months ago, I upgraded my internet to BT's FTTP 500/73 package which came with the SmartHub2.
So far, I'm un-impressed with the SH2. It's very restrictive compared to the ASUS RT-N66U 'Dark Knight' I used with FTTC and also WiFI is no-where near as consistent on either channel (not just speed, just connectivity in general with regular drop outs).
Location is the same as my previous router so shouldn't be an issue (no other environmental changes) and even the TP link extender which is upstairs to keep the kids happy lucks out most days.
So... I'm looking for a replacement if anyone can offer suggestions.
I did wonder about sticking with ASUS (RT-AX5400 / AX3000 TUF gaming?) as I know my way around the WebUi but open to suggestions - just need something reliable with decent range with a max budget of £150. My main need is the simple ability of creating a guest wifi network (seriously BT why cant I do this?!) so that my work laptop and most importantly friends of the kids are not on my home network! Expect most routers have the other basic things I'm after like QOS, port forwarding, change DHCP, change wifi channel (SH2 restricts to 3 channels used by all the neighbours) and I don't need VOIP (so can plug directly into the ONT).
Appreciate any responses.