Spec me a Wireless-N Broadband Router

NickM · 10 Jul 2010 at 19:41

Been looking at the Netgear DGND3300, bit pricey but if its a good router seems worth it to me. Does the auto QoS on it actually work?

Also need a USB Wireless-N adaptor to go with it.

Thanks.

Aod · 10 Jul 2010 at 20:24

my last Netgear Wireless N router (DG834N) was much less than perfect - crippling hardware defects notwithstanding, there were bugs in the firmware (max WPA key length was a paltry 34 characters), it needed frequent power-cycling and firmware updates happened about as often as the comings of Christ.

my Linksys WAG320N is looking good, although i've only had it for a day.

NickM · 11 Jul 2010 at 17:01

Hows the QoS on your linksys?

Aod · 12 Jul 2010 at 12:22

NickM said:
Hows the QoS on your linksys?

it's on UBR at the moment. i'm not too close to my exchange so my line speed fluctuates a fair amount - i just leave it to it really.

should i change it to VBR or CBR?

NickM · 12 Jul 2010 at 17:55

By QoS I mean its (as is the DGND3300) advertised as being able to prioritise VOIP etc over streaming video. I'm just curious to know if this actually works and how well?

davedudes · 12 Jul 2010 at 18:24

Had my Netgear DGND3300 for about a week now, does run a tad hot but seems to be ok in this hot weather(UK), easy to setup, good wireless range, love my new i pod touch, up to now it's a great product.

NickM · 13 Jul 2010 at 17:07

Did you get any USB -N adaptors with that?

davedudes · 13 Jul 2010 at 17:12

NickM said:
Did you get any USB -N adaptors with that?

Nope, just the router and some cables

NickM · 13 Jul 2010 at 17:16

I mean did you buy one, I need a recommendation.

NickM · 14 Jul 2010 at 22:55

Is it best to stick to 1 brand? ie, if I get the Netgear router should I get a Netgear USB adaptor or does it not really matter?

NickM · 15 Jul 2010 at 21:34

Seems that Linksys WAG320N doesn't support simultaneous 5GHz and 2.4GHz connections which is a bit poor.