Wireless Router?
Wireless Router?
Virgin's so called "super hub" is really frustrating me and with my third one on the way to me in the coming days, I am deciding whether it would be good to invest in my own router and use the "super hub" as a modem.
Currently, I have the following devices connected to the router:
Wireless: PS3, 3DS, 2xmobiles, HP printer
Wired: Smart Tv, PS3, computer, 2nd router (booster),
I'm hoping the new router would mean i can get rid of the booster with better range, the "super hub" is rubbish compared to the old virgin router the D-link, which is good, as i use this as the booster downstairs at the moment.
I stream 720p, 1080p wirelessly to my PS3, few times a week, most of the time it works fine, but other times it crashes the "super hub" also doesnt allow me to browse properly whilst it streaming.
USB is a must now, with wanting to plug in USB storage, and possibly attaching a NAS drive in the near future.
So far I've come up with the Cisco E4200. Rather pricey, but read alot of reviews.
Any other options which keep costs down?
[COLOR="Gray"]December 2008: Crashed Lexus IS200 - Cat B Write Off
August 2009: Crashed Vauxhall Astra - Minor Damage DIY Repair
November 2009: Crashed Vauxhall Astra - Scratches To Bumper No Repair Required
February 2010: Other Party Crashed Into Astra - Extensive Damage To Rear -Settled With Third Party's Insurance
Anyone dare To Predict The Future?[/COLOR]
Hi everyone,
Virgin's so called "super hub" is really frustrating me and with my third one on the way to me in the coming days, I am deciding whether it would be good to invest in my own router and use the "super hub" as a modem.
Currently, I have the following devices connected to the router:
Wireless: PS3, 3DS, 2xmobiles, HP printer
Wired: Smart Tv, PS3, computer, 2nd router (booster),
I'm hoping the new router would mean i can get rid of the booster with better range, the "super hub" is rubbish compared to the old virgin router the D-link, which is good, as i use this as the booster downstairs at the moment.
I stream 720p, 1080p wirelessly to my PS3, few times a week, most of the time it works fine, but other times it crashes the "super hub" also doesnt allow me to browse properly whilst it streaming.
USB is a must now, with wanting to plug in USB storage, and possibly attaching a NAS drive in the near future.
So far I've come up with the Cisco E4200. Rather pricey, but read alot of reviews.
Any other options which keep costs down?
[COLOR="Gray"]December 2008: Crashed Lexus IS200 - Cat B Write Off
August 2009: Crashed Vauxhall Astra - Minor Damage DIY Repair
November 2009: Crashed Vauxhall Astra - Scratches To Bumper No Repair Required
February 2010: Other Party Crashed Into Astra - Extensive Damage To Rear -Settled With Third Party's Insurance
Anyone dare To Predict The Future?[/COLOR]
Works brilliantly, although that's a modem type router, I'm assuming you need a 'cable' type?
Make sure it has gigabit ethernet, wireless-n and if you want extra range then try to get a 5GHz one.
This one ticks all the boxes...
http://www.aria.co.uk/Products/Networkin...ctId=49047
sprinter2012
21-03-2019, 01:32 PM #2I used a Netgear DGN3500 when I setup the wireless internet/network at work.
Works brilliantly, although that's a modem type router, I'm assuming you need a 'cable' type?
Make sure it has gigabit ethernet, wireless-n and if you want extra range then try to get a 5GHz one.
This one ticks all the boxes...
http://www.aria.co.uk/Products/Networkin...ctId=49047
[COLOR="Gray"]December 2008: Crashed Lexus IS200 - Cat B Write Off
August 2009: Crashed Vauxhall Astra - Minor Damage DIY Repair
November 2009: Crashed Vauxhall Astra - Scratches To Bumper No Repair Required
February 2010: Other Party Crashed Into Astra - Extensive Damage To Rear -Settled With Third Party's Insurance
Anyone dare To Predict The Future?[/COLOR]
Thanks for that, never seen that one before, will read into it !
[COLOR="Gray"]December 2008: Crashed Lexus IS200 - Cat B Write Off
August 2009: Crashed Vauxhall Astra - Minor Damage DIY Repair
November 2009: Crashed Vauxhall Astra - Scratches To Bumper No Repair Required
February 2010: Other Party Crashed Into Astra - Extensive Damage To Rear -Settled With Third Party's Insurance
Anyone dare To Predict The Future?[/COLOR]
jay_russell
22-03-2019, 07:31 AM #4i run a 8 port netgear fsv318n and well impressed with the speed and easy to use. i run 8 wired and 5 wifi on it no problems
jay_russell
22-03-2019, 07:32 AM #5i used a normal modem from my isp set in bridge mode to run the phone and the netgear
Saraj Thanks for that, never seen that one before, will read into it !
I can't comment on that particular model, but I can vouch for the quality of ASUS hardware in general. They have a good name for high spec components.
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sprinter2012
22-03-2019, 07:42 AM #6Saraj Thanks for that, never seen that one before, will read into it !
I can't comment on that particular model, but I can vouch for the quality of ASUS hardware in general. They have a good name for high spec components.
Sent from my Xperia S using Tapatalk 2
http://www.dlink.com/products/?pid=DIR-685
must say very impressed with the fact its a built in NAS device, so just slide in a 2.5 sata HD.
Also with plug and play for usb, plug in a usb printer and it becomes available across the network. mind you i got a wireless one anyhow, but can see that being useful?
hmmmm.......
[COLOR="Gray"]December 2008: Crashed Lexus IS200 - Cat B Write Off
August 2009: Crashed Vauxhall Astra - Minor Damage DIY Repair
November 2009: Crashed Vauxhall Astra - Scratches To Bumper No Repair Required
February 2010: Other Party Crashed Into Astra - Extensive Damage To Rear -Settled With Third Party's Insurance
Anyone dare To Predict The Future?[/COLOR]
I have come across this:
http://www.dlink.com/products/?pid=DIR-685
must say very impressed with the fact its a built in NAS device, so just slide in a 2.5 sata HD.
Also with plug and play for usb, plug in a usb printer and it becomes available across the network. mind you i got a wireless one anyhow, but can see that being useful?
hmmmm.......
[COLOR="Gray"]December 2008: Crashed Lexus IS200 - Cat B Write Off
August 2009: Crashed Vauxhall Astra - Minor Damage DIY Repair
November 2009: Crashed Vauxhall Astra - Scratches To Bumper No Repair Required
February 2010: Other Party Crashed Into Astra - Extensive Damage To Rear -Settled With Third Party's Insurance
Anyone dare To Predict The Future?[/COLOR]
EDIT: 1 thing I just noticed is that it doesn't have 5GHz though, so the range won't be as good as the ASUS. Although built in NAS is nice, however the actual drive itself is the expensive part so it will still cost you another £50+ for the drive.
sprinter2012
22-03-2019, 08:03 AM #8Looks, good but at £130 it's not exactly cost saving. lol
EDIT: 1 thing I just noticed is that it doesn't have 5GHz though, so the range won't be as good as the ASUS. Although built in NAS is nice, however the actual drive itself is the expensive part so it will still cost you another £50+ for the drive.
sprinter2012 Looks, good but at £130 it's not exactly cost saving. lol
i can pick one up on ebay for 67, which aint bad !
[COLOR="Gray"]December 2008: Crashed Lexus IS200 - Cat B Write Off
August 2009: Crashed Vauxhall Astra - Minor Damage DIY Repair
November 2009: Crashed Vauxhall Astra - Scratches To Bumper No Repair Required
February 2010: Other Party Crashed Into Astra - Extensive Damage To Rear -Settled With Third Party's Insurance
Anyone dare To Predict The Future?[/COLOR]
sprinter2012 Looks, good but at £130 it's not exactly cost saving. lol
i can pick one up on ebay for 67, which aint bad !
[COLOR="Gray"]December 2008: Crashed Lexus IS200 - Cat B Write Off
August 2009: Crashed Vauxhall Astra - Minor Damage DIY Repair
November 2009: Crashed Vauxhall Astra - Scratches To Bumper No Repair Required
February 2010: Other Party Crashed Into Astra - Extensive Damage To Rear -Settled With Third Party's Insurance
Anyone dare To Predict The Future?[/COLOR]
I have to admit that the only wireless devices in my house are laptops and phones. Everything else is wired because it's just better. I have admittedly spent about £120 on homeplug/powerline stuff in the last few months but it has a 100% success rate so far! As far as I'm concerned, everything should be wired unless it can't be - wireless should be a fallback rather than a default. And my day job... network engineer :lol:
Printing via USB ports on routers is an absolute ballache, don't bother - keep it wireless!!
I have to admit that the only wireless devices in my house are laptops and phones. Everything else is wired because it's just better. I have admittedly spent about £120 on homeplug/powerline stuff in the last few months but it has a 100% success rate so far! As far as I'm concerned, everything should be wired unless it can't be - wireless should be a fallback rather than a default. And my day job... network engineer :lol:
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