The Asus DSL-68U gets good reviews but I keep reading people having issues with the connectivity, the MediaTek xDSL/Modem chipset is unuseable on my line in the devices I have tried so far. Personally I also had some PPPOE issues with my AC-68U but I still think the AC-68U router with separate broadcom based bridge modem is a better bet than the DSL-68U with its MediaTek (xDSL/Modem). The router part of the AC-68U is great, btw, and the interface is fantastic.
Personally I would follow the advice above, avoid the Asus DSL-68U and either get a good Broadcom based xDSL box e.g. TP-Link or get a separate router you like with all the WLAN whizz bang stuff you want and cheap Broadcom modem to bridge.
I have had a quick look at the interface emulators on the Asus & Tp-Link website and both seem fairly nice
At this point I may steer clear of the DSL-68U based on comments here.
I don't think anything is likely to have G.fast support added by a firmware update.
I don't think any improvements in wireless technology are really aimed at improving range, they're all about increasing speed.
I think the Netgear D7000 and the TP-Link VR900v2 use a slightly newer DSL chipset (BCM63138), but none of the devices with it are particularly easy to get detailed stats out of, and I don't think anyone has done a thorough comparison to see if it makes much difference.
Thank you for your points.
My understanding is the VR2600 uses the BCM63268, but I have found information regarding chipsets difficult to find.
I'm not hugely fussed about stats as long as the basics are there and preferably error information.
I have the Linksys EA8500 which has the same Qualcomm Mu-Mimo radios as the VR2600 except that its a standalone router only (ie no modem inside) and this easily covers my 4 bedroom house with wifi.
If you don't mind my asking, what modem do you use with this setup?
Not sure what the pros/cons of separate and combined router/modems really are and whether it matters to an end-user like myself.
The ZyXel VMG8924 also includes 2 voip phone ports.
Personally, I don't think I would use these. But thanks for the input.
I have the TP-Link C2600, which is the VR2600 without the modem. It is around £150. I don't think the range is amazing, but the range it covers it provides maximum throughput all the way. The web UI is nice, although it lacks anything for VoIP and does not have any VPN features. If you want VPN stuff, you apparently need to go for the C3200 or above.
When you say, lacks anything for VoIP I assume you mean lacking ports? Similar to Dray's comment above?
What am I missing out on, if anything, by not having VoIP features?
Excuse my ignorance!