Router to replace sky hub on FTTP 500mb connection

[kully1972]

Hi All.
I was looking to replace the sky hub with a top link axe75 or possibly a new Asus.
Anyone had experience of this?
I don't want to miss sky hub in modem mode as it's ugly having two devices.
Thanks

 

[kully1972]

Thanks for your replies. Yes I have FTTP and not FTTC!
I think I can get away with an ASUS/ Gli Flint with merlin software which gives me the option 61 MER authentication setting.
Flint 3 look promising and should be getting released soon. Might wait for a few months

 

[kully1972]

Hans, Ozy and Greg. Thanks for all your well made points. You seem knowledgeable and huge appreciation on making an informed decision
I do like the flint 2 and yes you're right about the custom merlin software.
Let me see what bargains are available...
Just to throw a spanner in the works I have an old Draytek 2862ac which appears to have support for option 61.
I'm getting my connection in the extension week or two and I'll see how it plays out.
The flint 3 looks amazing and maybe worth waiting for!

 

[kully1972]

I think you're right. It caps out at 400mb/s and you have to make sure all the other WLANS are off.
I've decided to try the AXE75 when sky activate my fibre and should it fail I'll stick with the Draytek for the time being and eventually buy the flint 3.
I think we are a few months away from way more options for WiFi 7 and dropping of prices.