Virginmedia Which Wireless "N" router

cambb · 4 Mar 2010 at 09:23

Hi,
Virgin are sending out a new N router.

Any ideas what they use.

Thanks

paradigm · 4 Mar 2010 at 09:42

cambb said:
Hi,
Virgin are sending out a new N router.

Any ideas what they use.

Thanks

Probably a Dlink DIR-615. Which is garbage.

cambb · 4 Mar 2010 at 09:49

Thanks. thankfully they are moving the modem close to my PC so ill have it hardwired for my main PC.

Gee · 4 Mar 2010 at 15:50

paradigm said:
Probably a Dlink DIR-615. Which is garbage.

What they've gave me today - it's fine for what I need it for..

paradigm · 4 Mar 2010 at 16:03

Gee said:
What they've gave me today - it's fine for what I need it for..

You're using it as a doorstop/paperweight then?

Gee · 4 Mar 2010 at 16:13

Funny guy

paradigm · 4 Mar 2010 at 16:25

Gee said:
Funny guy

No seriously, what is it "fine" for?

Given it's utter shocking wireless range, wireless throughput, pathetic NAT implementation (that doesn't always save), and garbage configuration in general?

Azuse05 · 4 Mar 2010 at 16:53

Nat table on those is indeed pants, but thats a problem with the firmware across all dlinks routers atm, one day they may fix it.

Anyway, if it works for you use it. You can always replace it with something better later

.

Laney88 · 4 Mar 2010 at 17:06

Funny, we just got one of them this week from virgin. I hav'nt messed about with it coz i have my pc in my room (attic) hardwired to it haha long cable

. However my dad says the wireless isnt working propperly so can you replace this router with a better one if you like or do you have to use this D-link one for virgin broadband to work?

Also if it is a good idea to upgrade the router does anyone know of any good compatable routers which they would reccomend?

anything I don't mind · 4 Mar 2010 at 17:21

i received one with my 50mbit it is still sealed in the box. netgear wireless n router. but i will let you know the model when i get home.

cambb · 4 Mar 2010 at 17:26

I'm home now and it's arrived and its a Dlink DIR-615. currently connect wirelessly and transfering 10gb to my popcorn hour. i'll let your know the outcome

cambb · 4 Mar 2010 at 18:02

Its official it's crap.It dropped out and failed to reconnect. had to reboot it.

paradigm · 4 Mar 2010 at 18:11

cambb said:
Its official it's crap.It dropped out and failed to reconnect. had to reboot it.

The DD-WRT firmware makes it at least usable, but it's still turd.

Laney88 · 5 Mar 2010 at 18:17

So any better alternatives?

cambb · 5 Mar 2010 at 18:49

Do virgin do any other router i can ask for?

MeatLoaf · 5 Mar 2010 at 19:17

They sent me a netgear one. A WNR2000. Works a treat

Bobcat · 5 Mar 2010 at 19:18

paradigm said:
The DD-WRT firmware makes it at least usable, but it's still turd.

I have updated the to the "dir-615_fw_v4-11_rev_D1" official d-link firmware, with hope that the drop outs with high usage go away, but something tells me it will return......

Do you still get the drop outs with the DD-WRT firmware ?

BigRazer93 · 5 Mar 2010 at 22:00

i got my Dlink router today for the XL 20mb, and I can't fault with it. Although, we really need the router upstairs, and currently using the powerline adapters to get internet upstairs

cambb · 6 Mar 2010 at 07:43

I've got a tech coming next Friday to move the modem next to my PC then i'll flash the firmware

liamcrane · 6 Mar 2010 at 10:35

hi mate i just signed up with virgin and they sent me the wireless N NETGEAR DG834G V5 which is pretty good but if you have an xbox or ps3 and use a wireless setup to go online with it you may have a few problems, i had to use an ethernet to connect my xbox live, its a known bug with the firmware i believe