What decent wireless router for i buy for ~£40?

LeperousDust · 06-11-2009, 01:29

I want a WRT router for tomato fun, but i also want N, and this doesn't really seem easy since most of the new WRT N routers don't play nice with tomato/DD etc...

If i can't get a WRT compatible router, whats my best bet for £40 with N spec these days? I've pretty much bought WRT my last 4 routers and i haven't a clue what else is decent, all i know is the current d-link **** we've got in our flat is atrocious!

cheets · 06-11-2009, 02:15

I have a Linksys WRT54G sitting around doing nothing, its about 5 years old was going to sell it to a chap on the internet but never got round to doing it its a CDF5, got tomato running on it, was going to sell it for £10 until I found it it was sort after-ish.

Make me an offer I cant refuse.

LeperousDust · 06-11-2009, 03:22

Ok well that wasn't quite what i expected, haha, but yeah fork it. For a tenner i'll take a hit on the "N" for now and at least have a router that blummin' well routes packets and doesn't drive me up the wall. How do you want paying fine sir, bank transfer, payal, numerous pints, love?

LeperousDust · 17-11-2009, 16:55

Wahey, found a perfect example for £30 delivered

http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B001FO2VDO

Joe 90 · 17-11-2009, 16:59

i've got a WRT54G with DD-WRT on it - its the best thing ever.

didn't use Tomato for too long, but after trying DD-WRT as well I never looked back.

LeperousDust · 17-11-2009, 17:33

Tomato is much much nicer, but DD will do its essentially just a nastier looking version of tomato. I get the best of both with that router though DD with N speed

Zico · 21-11-2009, 13:21

LD have you got the router yet?

If all goes well I'm planning to get our house hooked up with vFast WiMAX soon and will need a new Broadband router.

I bought a WRT54GL to install at a house that my father rents out though personally I would like to get an N router for our own install.

LeperousDust · 21-11-2009, 15:46

No haven't bought it yet, its went up £5 since then it seems though! We have a router its just totally dog **** so i can wait out for another deal to arrive. I've read good things about that little router though, i probably don't personally need N, but i don't see why not for ~£30 and you get a warranty. I've had some fair old luck with the WRT's of old, i've had two pop on me!

Zico · 21-11-2009, 16:15

I might take the plunge and let you know.

I'm not sure who I will order from though as the Amazon stocked unit is 2-4 weeks delivery though slightly cheaper than the Expansys which adds on the seller delivery charge.

Zico · 25-11-2009, 23:20

I have changed my mind on ordering the Buffalo.

Browsing the DD-WRT forums for the router doesn't bring up much positive reading.

In addition to the above, I don't know yet if I will be getting our vFast connection installed (pending the site survey to see if we have line of sight to the nearest repeater/base station).

I almost ordered a WRT54GL but I would prefer something more up to date. I have read a few reports that the Linksys isn't suited for those people who are upgrading there Virgin Media connections to 20mb plus (vFast are testing 25mb download speeds at the moment and I would be tempted to upgrade if and when it's available).

06-11-2009, 01:29	#1
LeperousDust Bananaman Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Liverpool/Edinburgh Posts: 4,817	What decent wireless router for i buy for ~£40? I want a WRT router for tomato fun, but i also want N, and this doesn't really seem easy since most of the new WRT N routers don't play nice with tomato/DD etc... If i can't get a WRT compatible router, whats my best bet for £40 with N spec these days? I've pretty much bought WRT my last 4 routers and i haven't a clue what else is decent, all i know is the current d-link **** we've got in our flat is atrocious! __________________

06-11-2009, 03:22	#3
LeperousDust Bananaman Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Liverpool/Edinburgh Posts: 4,817	Ok well that wasn't quite what i expected, haha, but yeah fork it. For a tenner i'll take a hit on the "N" for now and at least have a router that blummin' well routes packets and doesn't drive me up the wall. How do you want paying fine sir, bank transfer, payal, numerous pints, love? __________________

17-11-2009, 16:55	#4
LeperousDust Bananaman Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Liverpool/Edinburgh Posts: 4,817	Wahey, found a perfect example for £30 delivered http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B001FO2VDO __________________

17-11-2009, 16:59	#5
Joe 90 Absinthe Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Chester Posts: 2,345	i've got a WRT54G with DD-WRT on it - its the best thing ever. didn't use Tomato for too long, but after trying DD-WRT as well I never looked back. __________________ 360 Blog \| Join GiffGaff \| Twitter

17-11-2009, 17:33	#6
LeperousDust Bananaman Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Liverpool/Edinburgh Posts: 4,817	Tomato is much much nicer, but DD will do its essentially just a nastier looking version of tomato. I get the best of both with that router though DD with N speed __________________

06-11-2009, 02:15	#2
cheets Long Island Iced Tea Join Date: Sep 2008 Posts: 442	I have a Linksys WRT54G sitting around doing nothing, its about 5 years old was going to sell it to a chap on the internet but never got round to doing it its a CDF5, got tomato running on it, was going to sell it for £10 until I found it it was sort after-ish. Make me an offer I cant refuse.

21-11-2009, 13:21	#7
Zico Shacked up with the Archbishop Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Canterbury Posts: 378	LD have you got the router yet? If all goes well I'm planning to get our house hooked up with vFast WiMAX soon and will need a new Broadband router. I bought a WRT54GL to install at a house that my father rents out though personally I would like to get an N router for our own install. __________________ 360 Blog - My Flickr - TopCashBack Link

21-11-2009, 15:46	#8
LeperousDust Bananaman Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Liverpool/Edinburgh Posts: 4,817	No haven't bought it yet, its went up £5 since then it seems though! We have a router its just totally dog **** so i can wait out for another deal to arrive. I've read good things about that little router though, i probably don't personally need N, but i don't see why not for ~£30 and you get a warranty. I've had some fair old luck with the WRT's of old, i've had two pop on me! __________________

21-11-2009, 16:15	#9
Zico Shacked up with the Archbishop Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Canterbury Posts: 378	I might take the plunge and let you know. I'm not sure who I will order from though as the Amazon stocked unit is 2-4 weeks delivery though slightly cheaper than the Expansys which adds on the seller delivery charge. __________________ 360 Blog - My Flickr - TopCashBack Link

25-11-2009, 23:20	#10
Zico Shacked up with the Archbishop Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Canterbury Posts: 378	I have changed my mind on ordering the Buffalo. Browsing the DD-WRT forums for the router doesn't bring up much positive reading. In addition to the above, I don't know yet if I will be getting our vFast connection installed (pending the site survey to see if we have line of sight to the nearest repeater/base station). I almost ordered a WRT54GL but I would prefer something more up to date. I have read a few reports that the Linksys isn't suited for those people who are upgrading there Virgin Media connections to 20mb plus (vFast are testing 25mb download speeds at the moment and I would be tempted to upgrade if and when it's available). __________________ 360 Blog - My Flickr - TopCashBack Link Last edited by Zico; 25-11-2009 at 23:22.