Time to replace old router?

[gord]

So I've had my trusty Netgear DG834G v3 for about 6 years, maybe more. It works, but should I be replacing it with something newer? If so, what?

I don't think my model was affected by the backdoor exploit posted earlier in the year. But if I can get better WiFi coverage, maybe even better connection speed then that would be great.

I'm on Max ADSL with a 3-4 meg connection speed, which I don't think is too bad for where I am. We have an RFS date for FTTC as December, but I don't expect it to actually be here till mid way through 2015 considering a larger neighbouring village has theirs as September and still no activation.

Any help is much appreciated.

 

[gord]

Budget?

I want something that will last a decent amount of time. I don't know if you can get ones that can handle ADSL and fibre? £60-80?

Thanks Bane, looks interesting.

 

[gord]

Thanks guys, great info. I think I'm going to do a bit more research into the models Bane suggested. I do like the all-in-one style, but I'd prefer external aerials so I can pump wifi further.

Inq, how do you know when/if cabs have been installed? Or did you go and physically look?