Router recommendation - Page 2

Mark · 02-09-2009, 14:49

Have to say I do like Draytek stuff. My only gripes are two things that won't bother you - ADSL throughput (it's a known problem with the ADSL chipset on this model and forgiveable - ADSL2+ was very much in its infancy), and wi-fi range (which probably has more to do with where the router is located than the router itself).

PS - currently showing an uptime (of the hardware, not the line) of 1922 hours. I've had it higher than that before. That's why I like it - set and forget.

Will · 02-09-2009, 14:58

Wow I recommended good hardware!?!!

I need to go back to being a non-geek, I hate knowing about computers!!

Burble · 02-09-2009, 15:02

Let's call it a fluke, Will

Will · 02-09-2009, 15:25

I think it's best... euugh almost felt geek-like then!

divine · 02-09-2009, 18:46

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Originally Posted by Mark

PS - currently showing an uptime (of the hardware, not the line) of 1922 hours. I've had it higher than that before. That's why I like it - set and forget.

My O2 supplied Wireless Box II is sat at 1200 hours so far and counting and i'm fairly sure last time it was reset was me and wasn't really required

Burble · 02-09-2009, 19:09

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Originally Posted by divine

My O2 supplied Wireless Box II is sat at 1200 hours so far and counting and i'm fairly sure last time it was reset was me and wasn't really required

Speaking of the O2 router, this may be of interest.

Mark · 02-09-2009, 22:50

To counteract that, it does have to be said that that's not a particularly useful hack. It has to be initiated locally and obviously it only works for O2 (or Be) customers who use the O2 box. Fail on both counts for me.

However, good uptime on an O2 box is more likely a result of the fact that the firmware is so basic (though it does have a telnet interface that's a bit more useful).

Feek · 03-09-2009, 11:01

Chap here has nailed an Airport Extreme into his Virgin broadband but I very much doubt that'll give you the functionability you want.

Burnsy2023 · 03-09-2009, 13:50

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Originally Posted by Will

I've always liked linksys stuff... but I've had quite a lot of luck with Draytek stuff if you've ever used it in the past.

Dlink is flakey. Netgear is ok I think. Cant's stand belkin stuff

I've had mixed experiences with Linksys, I tend to go proper Cisco when I can. Dreytek is well featured and usually reliable. Agreed on the rest though.

Will · 03-09-2009, 14:34

I don't know how to drive a cisco - it's too complimicated. Unless it's got a gui which spells everything out then I know nuffink

02-09-2009, 14:49	#11
Mark Screaming Orgasm Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Newbury Posts: 15,194	Have to say I do like Draytek stuff. My only gripes are two things that won't bother you - ADSL throughput (it's a known problem with the ADSL chipset on this model and forgiveable - ADSL2+ was very much in its infancy), and wi-fi range (which probably has more to do with where the router is located than the router itself). PS - currently showing an uptime (of the hardware, not the line) of 1922 hours. I've had it higher than that before. That's why I like it - set and forget. Last edited by Mark; 02-09-2009 at 15:16.

02-09-2009, 14:58	#12
Will BBx woz 'ere :P Join Date: Jan 1970 Posts: 2,147,487,208	Wow I recommended good hardware!?!! I need to go back to being a non-geek, I hate knowing about computers!! __________________ *No No!*

02-09-2009, 15:25	#14
Will BBx woz 'ere :P Join Date: Jan 1970 Posts: 2,147,487,208	I think it's best... euugh almost felt geek-like then! __________________ *No No!*

02-09-2009, 22:50	#17
Mark Screaming Orgasm Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Newbury Posts: 15,194	To counteract that, it does have to be said that that's not a particularly useful hack. It has to be initiated locally and obviously it only works for O2 (or Be) customers who use the O2 box. Fail on both counts for me. However, good uptime on an O2 box is more likely a result of the fact that the firmware is so basic (though it does have a telnet interface that's a bit more useful). Last edited by Mark; 02-09-2009 at 22:53.

03-09-2009, 11:01	#18
Feek ex SAS Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: JO01ou Posts: 10,062	Chap here has nailed an Airport Extreme into his Virgin broadband but I very much doubt that'll give you the functionability you want. __________________

02-09-2009, 15:02	#13
Burble Rocket Fuel Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 7,826	Let's call it a fluke, Will

03-09-2009, 14:34	#20
Will BBx woz 'ere :P Join Date: Jan 1970 Posts: 2,147,487,208	I don't know how to drive a cisco - it's too complimicated. Unless it's got a gui which spells everything out then I know nuffink __________________ *No No!*