JohnGalway Posted February 16, 2008 Report Share Posted February 16, 2008 (edited) . Edited September 2, 2009 by JohnGalway Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FBF Posted February 16, 2008 Report Share Posted February 16, 2008 in my experience all routers are prone to being ****... (ps incase the plonkas at pc world get mixed up its a 'linksys') right now im using a speedtouch and its the first out of 5 previous routers that has been hassle free for over a year now. i can only recommend the model i have which is the 585 speedtouch the other speedtouch i had was **** as was the last belkin i had, a BT router was also pants and a few others that i forget Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
russ91 Posted February 16, 2008 Report Share Posted February 16, 2008 right well all i can say is dnt get a BELKIN router iv had one and had nothing but problems with it (loss of conection) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AdamC Posted February 16, 2008 Report Share Posted February 16, 2008 Linksys have got a fairly good reputation because they are owned by networking giants Cisco. As far as routers go, they are as good as any, but it all depends on the model you get. Buy a new model with recently written firmware and you could be in for some headaches. I have had a Linksys wireless router for nearly 2 years and have had very few problems with it. They are rubbish at integrating the DynDNS feature, but unless you know you need that, it is not a problem. Other than that it has been great, but I am an IT Systems Analyst, and know that a lot of things that others might experience as problems are just routine to me and are resolved without really thinking about it. Hold out for a Linksys if you can, I would say I have configured some 20 or 30 different broadband router, and I would always recomend a Linksys. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
petethegeek Posted February 16, 2008 Report Share Posted February 16, 2008 Choosing a broadband modem/router can be a bit like selecting a first shotgun for the uninitiated. They all carry out the same basic functions but there is a seemingly bewildering choice of different brands and options. The two main points to be concerned with are performance on a marginal line, which is mostly applicable if you are a long way from the exchange and, as AdamC has already suggested, the ease of initial setup. My personal preference on both fronts is the Thompson speedtouch 585 v6, as mentioned above by FBF, which is widely used by large ISPs as their supplied 'free' modem/router. They don't tend to be readily available through the high street resellers but can be purchased online from the likes of dslsource. For a real bargain though get a 'B-grade' one through their sister outlet dsldepot. Hth, Pete Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Great Cornholio Posted February 16, 2008 Report Share Posted February 16, 2008 If you not super computer literate, it would be pointless to advise on the in's & out's of wireless routers. So I'll advise you on the make... 1st choice: Linksys 2nd choice: Netgear Don't touch the belkin ! I would personally buy a Modem/Router (all in one) If not check your Modem will connect to your new Router. it will need an Ethernet J45 connector. If in doubt take some photos of it, including the ports at the back, with you when you go to buy... Finally Maplins do some good deals. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
white fox Posted February 16, 2008 Report Share Posted February 16, 2008 We use Netgear at home and at work. no problems. WF Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cranfield Posted February 16, 2008 Report Share Posted February 16, 2008 I have the Thompson speedtouch 585 v6 that a couple of others have recommended and I have had no problems with it ( thats the "kiss of death", it will now self destruct over the weekend ) . In my experience, buying computer equipment is a bit like backing horses. You get all the advice you can from those that know, but in the end you are taking a gamble, because there are loads of different factors in play that nobody can influence. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Graham M Posted February 16, 2008 Report Share Posted February 16, 2008 I have the Linksys and we run 3 PCs and my granddaughter's laptop off it. Never had a problem at all. G.M. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big_Sam Posted February 16, 2008 Report Share Posted February 16, 2008 Netgear are good, got one free from the ISP after phoning them up and threatening to leave! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rascal Posted February 16, 2008 Report Share Posted February 16, 2008 I would also vote for Netgear. I have had one running at home now for well over 4 years, never misses a beat and simple to configure and upgrade. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
john faul Posted February 16, 2008 Report Share Posted February 16, 2008 have got a dlink router i find it ok except the dns goes down sometimes and i have to reset the settings which is annoying sometimes Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the hitman Posted February 16, 2008 Report Share Posted February 16, 2008 I bought my girls laptops last christmas , and told to get a netgear router by a friend who works in computers. He came round and got things going for me and so far so good. You could always pm pin as he is the expert on here , and a very helpful chap ( well he is a geordie ) . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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potshot Posted February 17, 2008 Report Share Posted February 17, 2008 I'd recommend Netgear, not because thay are any better or worse than Linksys, but because they are really easy to set up and run Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
garyb Posted February 17, 2008 Report Share Posted February 17, 2008 John.. What type of Broadband has been installed? Cable or ADSL? To be honest, any of those makes you have listed will do the job fine.. You can even buy these things in Tesco's (over here anyway) !!! If you have ADSL your best bet will be to buy a Wireless router which also has an ADSL modem built into it something like.. http://www.amazon.co.uk/Linksys-Wireless-G...8106&sr=8-1 But if it's cable you have.. you will need a router with an ethernet port as the Cable ISP would have supplied a modem to plug onto the end of the coax so something like... http://www.amazon.co.uk/Linksys-WRT54GL-UK...8197&sr=1-2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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garyb Posted February 17, 2008 Report Share Posted February 17, 2008 (edited) Is it currently connected to your PC via USB or Ethernet? If you could take a photo of the back of the equipment that you connect to and upload it that would be a great help Edited February 17, 2008 by garyb Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pin Posted February 17, 2008 Report Share Posted February 17, 2008 If it's ADSL get a Netgear DG834G. You'll need a network card in your PC, they only cost a couple of quid. The router comes with the required cables. If it's cable either get one of the above, connecting the cable between the box you'll already have (the cable modem) and the above device. If you want you can remove the cheapo cable modem from the equation and get a Netgear wireless G cable router . Both cost about £50 from the likes of currys/dixons, or £15 less if you buy online. At the moment look for the packs which include the USB wireless dongle free, you might not need one (if the laptop has built in wireless which most recent ish ones will) - but since its free it can't harm to have one knocking about. As garyb says take a picture of the back of the broadband box they installed, and the back of your PC - we'll know what's needed then The netgear stuff is absolutely rock solid, really easy to setup and secure out of the box Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
garyb Posted February 17, 2008 Report Share Posted February 17, 2008 Anyone would think we work in a smiliar market eh P? That WGR614 would still need the ISP cable modem, as it's WAN interface is still ethernet and not coax.. Not seen a consumer grade router that will terminate the coax Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mightyrover Posted February 17, 2008 Report Share Posted February 17, 2008 ive got a speedtouch 576 and its been faultless. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SNAKEBITE Posted February 17, 2008 Report Share Posted February 17, 2008 I have Linxys and the only problems I have had have been my fault! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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garyb Posted February 17, 2008 Report Share Posted February 17, 2008 John.. you need a router which has ethernet ports and NOT an ADSL interface.. So if you are keen on Linksys (which as I said is fine) then perhaps... http://www.amazon.co.uk/Linksys-WRT54GL-UK...8197&sr=1-2 Would not be a bad idea Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pin Posted February 17, 2008 Report Share Posted February 17, 2008 Or the netgear cable one, WGR614, the one I posted before by mistake. It's a DG834G without the ADSL modem. I'm assuming this is a Breeze broadband product you have, quite funky really, radio broadband. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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