vmg1312-b10a + a router-only (if it has a modem in there it's going to be broken from using Asuswrt-Merlin) from here that is under 70 pound or whatever
https://asuswrt.lostrealm.ca/aboutgoogled this and also saw j0hn using it so..
the problem where to find a b10a now xd so you have a point there..
Edit: can be other router brands too:
http://xvtx.ru/xwrt/index.htmEdit2: found RT-AC66U ill keep looking. i'm sure j0hn knows though ;P
spring originally suggested the ZyXel VMG1312-B which is a combined modem/router
i had my thoughts on vmg8924-b10a but i repulsed it since I know its not the best as a router and first looked for a 2017 thread with a broadcom 63168 chipset router recommendation then realized its futile as the best is seperate modem/router for the DSL side because of lack of choices, i think the emphasis is on the word best
since im not knowledge about asuswrt-merlin being "the best" ill pause my search for an asuswrt-merlin and let
j0hn speak. i will google about merlin vs other firmwares.
Edit3: Asuswrt-Merlin vs LEDE
https://forum.lede-project.org/t/help-me-to-configure-sqm-big-mistake-in-sqm-cake/14696/5Edit4: Oh my god, golden thread:
http://www.linksysinfo.org/index.php?threads/the-best-qos-for-gaming-and-everything-else-tomato.73927/Edit5:
https://www.snbforums.com/threads/list-of-smart-queue-management-sqm-routers.47183/Edit6: alright it seems snbforums is the place to ask as well as input from other poeple here.
Edit7: @
St3 it would help to know your wi-fi needs, i don't know what questions to ask but im asking this as the question now is Single(better wifi) or Seperate(better dsl). If the router isn't 63168 chipset it's not going to be the best, whereas if it's not a B10A [has a noise filter] it might still be the best for the budget with no doubts. it would help to post your current DSL stats & your max mtu [if its 1492 you're going to want jumbo frames support] & cabinet type [huawei needs PhyR]. also there are other things unrelated to dsl/wifi, & even 63168 devices could in theory have notable variances in performance between each other.
ftp://ftp2.zyxel.com/VMG1312-B10A/datasheet/VMG1312-B10A_1.pdfalso don't mind my big post just treat it as something you can choose to not read xd