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Broadband Related => Broadband Hardware => Topic started by: facsi on December 01, 2010, 03:37:34 PM
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Hi people,
Which would be the equipment you recommend for use? I bought one linksys and im very disappointed with it. That WAG120n SUX. The wifi range is very short.
I returned it and got the WRT54G2. The wifi range is very good.
But im interested in a modem adsl2+ and wifi router all in one.
Which one do you like? Better wifi, easy to config, etc.
EDIT:
The WRT54G2 has incompatibility problems with Iphone wifi. Im considering changing it.
What are your personal preferences?
Mine personal for adsl2+ is the speedstream 4200. To wifi, i really dont know right now.
Are these netgears really worth?
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Hi
I am using Netgear DG834g V4 I have also used DG834GT both with Broadcom chipset .Been very happy with performance . It all depends on your line . Some Routers have been reported as performing better than others on long lines eg AR7 chipset routers,Netgear dg834g V3
There are others .
Regards Jeff
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What about other brands?
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As Jeff said, it depends on your line. But in general, routers with Broadcom chipsets are most widely favoured. If you really want a specific name then I would suggest the Billion Bipac 7800N.
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If I was you I would get cheap ones off Ebay and try them out.
I am sure you could get a DG834GT for less than £20 it does not matter if it is locked to Sky as that can be fixed.
EXAMPLES:
Netgear Wireless Router DG834GT - Sky branded version - Current bid: £5.00 - 10 hours to go and one bid so far (http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Netgear-Wireless-Router-DG834GT-/190496797422?pt=UK_Computing_Networking_SM&hash=item2c5a7e72ee)
Another worth trying but more complicated to get working and you may have to watch what versions you get:
BT 2Wire BT 2700HGV Business Hub (Wireless Router) - Starting bid: £0.99 _ 1 day 13 hours to go and no bids so far (http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/BT-2Wire-BT-2700HGV-Business-Hub-Wireless-Router-/130480795241?pt=UK_Computing_Networking_SM&hash=item1e6142ee69)
More info here on getting it working: http://bt2700hgv.tripod.com/ir1002700HGV.htm
Assembly no 4201-003003-008 (BT OpenZone enabled)
Hardware version 2701-100589-005
BT Business Hub v2.0 shipped in grey/white carton.
Dual SSID printed on label.
factory shipped firmware v6.1.1.48-enh.tm
The firmware on this model cannot be downgraded to an earlier v5 version.
factory preset key code: 528Y-27G4-A222-22BJ-B22V
Max wireless power: 25mW with BT v6 firmware (Cannot be hacked)
Cannot be used with 3rd party VOIP provider
Thanks to 'Ian' for this information:
First examples appeared towards end of 2008.
Earliest known serial no. commences 4308. Oct'08 production
(Added 14 Mar 10): Arctophile from idnetters forum notes that his new v6 hub with manufacture date 1109 (Mar'09) appears to have been manufactured in China. Previous 2700HGV hubs have always come from Malaysia.
Least desirable model. GUI is slow and some bugs too. So best avoided imho.
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Just checked.
I was interested in billion. But they dont have a representeer in usa. I could buy from uk and have those sent to my country, but its way more expensive.
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If you're in the US buy a 2WIRE from ebay (after you check that it is compatible with your ISP).
Check out these guys (http://www.dslreports.com/faq/twowire?r=476) and post in their forums for US specific info.
Ignore the previous comments about buggy v6.1.1.48-enh.tm firmware, as far as I know this only applies to the British Telecom routers provided in the UK for BT's business accounts. 2WIRE in the US may also offer you direct download for suitable firmware if it is not available via your ISP's network.
HTH.
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Im not in usa. I meant that because i have friends there that could buy and send to me because most stores dont use international shipping. Im in brazil.
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As Jeff said, it depends on your line. But in general, routers with Broadcom chipsets are most widely favoured. If you really want a specific name then I would suggest the Billion Bipac 7800N.
The broadcom has issues on 21CN and LLU connections at the moment and it does not appear to the be linecard specific. More over it is specific to the Hauweii MSLAMS.
~Azz
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I was just reading about routers in another forum and was reminded that if anyone is buying one now make sure it is certified for IPV6 use, as you will need it in the not too distant future.
Stuart
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They could be fixed with a firmware release. But i dont think any company will do that. They might sell new ones with that feature.
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@ broadstairs
>>if anyone is buying one now make sure it is certified for IPV6 use <<
How can I check if my router does or does not comply with that please ?
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How can I check if my router does or does not comply with that please ?
It almost certainly doesn't. Apart from very expensive professional routers, I don't think any current models have IPv6 support. Billion have said that they will release a firmware upgrade for the 7800N to add IPv6 support in the spring, and their 7800NL already supports it but isn't yet available in the UK.
You can check your system's IPv6 capability here (http://test-ipv6.com/) but I can more or less promise you that it will fail.
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Thank you roseway and yes, as you predicted, I failed the test.
At least my router did, and I was told to change browsers, and change my OS.
New router/new computer........too expensive for me.. :(
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It's not as black and white as it may seem. ISPs can use dual IPv4/IPv6 stacks, which allow users with equipment which isn't IPv6-capable to retain their connectivity. This won't be a long term solution, but it will keep people going for some years.
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Thank you for your further advices.
I am probably worrying to much (as usual). I ran the test again, this time when fully awake, and have posted results in your IPv6 readiness thread.
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I've probably been guilty of alarming you unnecessarily, for which I apologise. This isn't an imminent problem for users, although ISPs will have to take some action fairly soon now. But I do think it's much better to be prepared, which is why I've decided to open up the issue now.
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just noticed that the netgear dg834gt is adsl, it dont support adsl2+
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just noticed that the netgear dg834gt is adsl, it dont support adsl2+
Yes, it does, but it probably needs a recent version of the firmware.
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It has for ages, I think you'd need to have very old firmware to not get ADSL2+.