First thoughts on the "new" Technicolor TG589vn v3
Wifi:
There seems to be NO way of setting N only in the wifi the only options (GUI & cli) are b/g/n or g/n
Not really tested the wifi fully, my tablet is being temperamental and will not power up. The NowTV box seems to have connected ok, but @ 65Mb. Will test tomorrow on streaming movies etc to it.
Fibre:
Speed wise well my Download seems lower today but not by a large amount, the upload is higher so probably just the normal variations.
Been to busy brewing today to test anything else.
(All Grain brewing takes a while then there is the tiding up to do :'()
There seems to be NO way of setting N only in the wifi the only options (GUI & cli) are b/g/n or g/n
Not really tested the wifi fully, my tablet is being temperamental and will not power up. The NowTV box seems to have connected ok, but @ 65Mb. Will test tomorrow on streaming movies etc to it.
Fibre:
Speed wise well my Download seems lower today but not by a large amount, the upload is higher so probably just the normal variations.
Been to busy brewing today to test anything else.
(All Grain brewing takes a while then there is the tiding up to do :'()
Okay, I was also lucky enough to get this router!
PRO'S
- I have noticed a small increase in upload speed
-Looks fantastic!
-More options in the GUI
-More information on the config pages
-Much better WiFi!!
-No need for an openreach modem!
-Can now utilise the full 4 ethernet ports
CON'S
- I had a small issue with actually getting it to set up and connect to the internet; Didn't realise there was no need for an openreach modem and a manual login input doesn't actually work as per Hairy Biker mentioned. (Thanks for informing me!)
-Wall mounting the router is quite difficult, looks more awkward than anything!
Overall!
I am very impressed with this router so far! huge improvement from the TG 582n!
The Wi-Fi range and quality is also much, much better!
I will post back soon with more updates on the router
PRO'S
- I have noticed a small increase in upload speed
-Looks fantastic!
-More options in the GUI
-More information on the config pages
-Much better WiFi!!
-No need for an openreach modem!
-Can now utilise the full 4 ethernet ports
CON'S
- I had a small issue with actually getting it to set up and connect to the internet; Didn't realise there was no need for an openreach modem and a manual login input doesn't actually work as per Hairy Biker mentioned. (Thanks for informing me!)
-Wall mounting the router is quite difficult, looks more awkward than anything!
Overall!
I am very impressed with this router so far! huge improvement from the TG 582n!
The Wi-Fi range and quality is also much, much better!
I will post back soon with more updates on the router
Quote from: Hairy Wifi:
There seems to be NO way of setting N only in the wifi the only options (GUI & cli) are b/g/n or g/n
Now you mention it, I thought the same. Worse still, no "Guest" Wifi although perhaps that can be done via CLI.
Quote from: Hairy Fibre:
Speed wise well my Download seems lower today but not by a large amount, the upload is higher so probably just the normal variations.
Yes, the act of swapping fibre modems seems to have reset my profile; perhaps there's scope for having my download IP profile raised.
One useful new feature is access control, enabling specific devices to be restircted to access the WAN (Internet) during specific hours. Separate profiles for Weekdays and Weekends. I know this can be done via CLI, but from the UI is far more convenient.
I'll assume you have put me on 
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More f/b on it.
Had to power it down this afternoon to move it to its permanenthole home, when I powered it backup it wouldn't connect to PN, the fibre connected but no pppoe.
Even using the Connect button did nowt. Had to re-run the setup - at least it kept the settings - to get it to connect.
Someone mentioned a new f.w coming soon hopefully they will have ironed out some of these bugs.
Wifi,
still not fully tested, but my NowTV box said Excellent signal in the bedroom (had to reboot it to recognise the new router), and my Nook said "fair" about 8' closer
Not tested the video streaming yet.
See what was meant about the wall mounting, it needs to be on extended "legs" to wall fix it, the holes are for "L" shaped brackets, so need to be about 1" out from the wall to allow the cables to exit the router easily.
Had to power it down this afternoon to move it to its permanent
Even using the Connect button did nowt. Had to re-run the setup - at least it kept the settings - to get it to connect.
Someone mentioned a new f.w coming soon hopefully they will have ironed out some of these bugs.
Wifi,
still not fully tested, but my NowTV box said Excellent signal in the bedroom (had to reboot it to recognise the new router), and my Nook said "fair" about 8' closer
Not tested the video streaming yet.
See what was meant about the wall mounting, it needs to be on extended "legs" to wall fix it, the holes are for "L" shaped brackets, so need to be about 1" out from the wall to allow the cables to exit the router easily.