spec me a wireless modem/router or just AP

Ben Cole · 10 Feb 2013 at 21:49

I have a Netgear dgn2000 acting as a wireless access point connected to my network.

Its horrifically unreliable, it drops WiFi regularly.

Can anyone recommend a good replacement? The cheaper the better obviously.

Ben Cole · 11 Feb 2013 at 21:42

Come on! Somebody please just suggested a router/ap that doesn't lose WiFi every 30 minutes.

Please!!!!!!

bremen1874 · 11 Feb 2013 at 23:26

Are you just after cheap and cheerful 2.4GHz 150Mbps, or something more exotic?

Some proper guidance as to budget would help as well.

BuZ · 12 Feb 2013 at 01:30

CISCO Linksys X1000-UK N300 Wireless ADSL Modem Router

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
Model X1000-UK
Standards IEEE Standard 802.11 specifications b,g,n
Routing protocol 300 Mbps
Bands 2.4 GHz
Antennas 2 internal
Network ports 3 x Ethernet LAN
1 x Ethernet WAN
1 x DSL
Modem type ADSL2+ Modem
Firewall Firewall + WEP, WPA, WPA2 and WPA2/WPA mixed mode
Other security features IPv6 ready to help you futureproof your network
Management Cisco Connect works with Mac and Windows computers and helps you customise settings or quickly add new devices to your network.
Cisco Connect enables you to:
- create a separate, password protected network for guests
- limit access time and access to certain websites with parental controls
- access advanced network settings easily
- measure your connection speed with the Broadband Speed Meter
- perform regular automated update checks for firmware and software with the option to install
OTHER INFORMATION
Setup Cisco Connect CD Install
System requirements - Web Browser: Internet Explorer 7, Safari 5, or Firefox 8 or Chrome
- PC: Wi-Fi enabled PC with CD or DVD drive, running Windows XP SP3, Windows Vista SP1 or later, or Windows 7
- Mac: Wi-Fi enabled Mac with CD or DVD drive, running OS X Leopard 10.5.8 or later, Snow Leopard 10.6.1 or later, or Lion 10.7 or later
Accessories included - CD-ROM with Cisco Connect software
- Ethernet cable
- Telephone cable
- Quick Installation Guide
- Power adapter
Dimensions 180 x 167 x 34 mm (L x W x D)
Weight 0.285 kg

Link provided as a reference only: http://www.pcworld.co.uk/gbuk/cisco...-wireless-adsl-modem-router-20549021-pdt.html

Look into a router such as that.

Also, you could try restoring factory defaults to your current router and upgrading the firmware for it. This also applies for upgrading the drivers on your computer to latest releases before looking into any purchase.

Ben Cole · 12 Feb 2013 at 10:00

Thanks a lot guys.

I tried multiple firmwares on the dgn2000. Always the same problem.

Regarding speed, the Netgear DG834 that was there before did the job just fine. Obviously I'd like to keep the step up to wireless N speeds though as I stream from and access my NAS a lot.

lsg1r · 12 Feb 2013 at 14:12

zyxel wap3205v2 - about 30quid.
Has 2x 100mb/s lan (same as the current netgear dn2000 by the looks of it) and 300mb/s wireless n network.

bledd · 12 Feb 2013 at 14:15

Cable or ADSL?

Nowadays, I prefer getting one unit, then add switches if needs be.

Ben Cole · 12 Feb 2013 at 15:33

ADSL. Got a modem/router downstairs (reliable) and the dgn2000 is upstairs connected to the first by powerline adapters.

BuZ · 15 Feb 2013 at 01:18

Ben Cole said:
ADSL. Got a modem/router downstairs (reliable) and the dgn2000 is upstairs connected to the first by powerline adapters.

I'd look into the router I stated before or anything from Linksys/Cisco as they're a leading company for "Networking" equipment. Especially businesses such as Colleges, schools, Universities and IT related businesses such as Technical Support centres and much more.

bremen1874 · 15 Feb 2013 at 01:37

There's a massive difference between real Cisco kit and the Linksys/Cisco stuff.

The Cisco label on the Linksys equipment is just there to add some perceived value. Linksys were no better than average before Cisco bought them, and things have never improved. The last I heard it'll be Belkin/Linksys if the sale goes through.

Have a look at the lower end Asus kit (RT-N10E, RT-N12E, etc.), or TP-Link's range.

You could also look at replacing the upstairs Powerline adapter with one that has a wireless access point built in (the TL-WPA271 or TL-WPA281 are worth consideration).

Ben Cole · 15 Feb 2013 at 11:18

bremen1874 said:
There's a massive difference between real Cisco kit and the Linksys/Cisco stuff.

The Cisco label on the Linksys equipment is just there to add some perceived value. Linksys were no better than average before Cisco bought them, and things have never improved. The last I heard it'll be Belkin/Linksys if the sale goes through.

Have a look at the lower end Asus kit (RT-N10E, RT-N12E, etc.), or TP-Link's range.

You could also look at replacing the upstairs Powerline adapter with one that has a wireless access point built in (the TL-WPA271 or TL-WPA281 are worth consideration).

Thanks, great input.