Spec me a Cable Router

Chives · 1 Jun 2011 at 13:50

Hi there, looking to replace my ageing router with a new one, the main issue at the moment is that the current router does not cover the whole house, so we are looking to purchase one that covers the whole house and is reliable

It will have quite a few devices using it, 2 computers, 2 xboxs, a playstaion 3, 2 iPhones and a laptop, at least 4 Ethernet ports are also required

We will be using it with Virgin Media's 10 Megabyte Cable. Budget is £50 ish.

paradigm · 1 Jun 2011 at 13:55

Why not just buy a wireless access point and place that off an Ethernet cable somewhere closer to the blackspots?

Chives · 1 Jun 2011 at 13:57

paradigm said:
Why not just buy a wireless access point and place that off an Ethernet cable somewhere closer to the blackspots?

Range isn't the only issue, we have constant issues with connection dropping and being slow and just generally unreliable.
and the two iPhones refuse to maintain a wi-fi connection to the router, every few hours they just disconnect and the router needs resetting, very frustrating issue.

benftl · 1 Jun 2011 at 14:14

DLink DIR615, flashed with DD-WRT. £15 from that famous auction site. SORTED FFS

Chives · 1 Jun 2011 at 14:21

Hmm - My parents would prefer to buy from a retail store, the price of that may tempt them though, thank you

EDIT: No they won't buy from online, they insist on it being from a retail store

they are very stubborn on this, thanks though

benftl · 1 Jun 2011 at 14:37

Can't you buy it instead? It's £15, lol.

Chives · 1 Jun 2011 at 14:38

benftl said:
Can't you buy it instead? It's £15, lol.

They want to buy it today, otherwise I would

benftl · 1 Jun 2011 at 14:41

Fair fair, that's a shame really, it's such a good router when flashed with DD-WRT.

Chives · 1 Jun 2011 at 14:44

benftl said:
Fair fair, that's a shame really, it's such a good router when flashed with DD-WRT.

Indeed, any other ideas of a decent router that is available in retail stores?

benftl · 1 Jun 2011 at 14:48

Difficult to mention names due to competitor rules etc, but most things by Linksys or Asus are good bets.

Chives · 1 Jun 2011 at 14:55

ASUS RT-N12 300Mbps Wireless DSL Cable Router - having a look at this now, looks pretty good, anyone got any thoughts on this/other suggestions?