FTTC modem substitute
Installed a Draytek 2750n (n being the version which has wireless) on Saturday and all OK so far.
No more two box, two mains transformers, two lots of electricity being used.
Draytek have a set-up guide on their web site "for BT Infinity" - simply follow it, entering your PN username & password in the relevant PPPoE section.
http://www.draytek.co.uk/support/kb/kb_vigor_v2750_setup.html
Note there are 3 versions of this router:
2750 - 4 port, non-wireless.
2750n - 4 port, wireless B/G/N
2750vn - 4 port, wireless B/G/N, VoIP
So far I've been very impressed - it has some nice little features such as VPN dial-in (negating the need for open ports), I've got it running using PPTP but it looks like theres also IPSEC support. Two USB ports - one can be configured for a backup 3G dongle, the other you can plug in a memory stick or hard drive for the router to become a NAS server (FTP & SMB supported) with user level read/write configuration.
No longer do we need to fire-up the computer or consider running a dedicated NAS drive, at the moment our music fits comfortably on a 32GB USB stick.
Happy days for our Sonos music players.
Line stats are available. Both basic and in depth.
Profile State UP Speed Down Speed SNR Upstream SNR Downstream
8c Showtime 9994 35551 108 56
If you're looking for a router which replaces both your existing router _AND_ the BT VDSL box then the 2750 could be for you
the only downside is price, you're looking at just under £200 on Amazon for the N version but you're getting a serious higher-end soho router for that money.
No more two box, two mains transformers, two lots of electricity being used.
Draytek have a set-up guide on their web site "for BT Infinity" - simply follow it, entering your PN username & password in the relevant PPPoE section.
http://www.draytek.co.uk/support/kb/kb_vigor_v2750_setup.html
Note there are 3 versions of this router:
2750 - 4 port, non-wireless.
2750n - 4 port, wireless B/G/N
2750vn - 4 port, wireless B/G/N, VoIP
So far I've been very impressed - it has some nice little features such as VPN dial-in (negating the need for open ports), I've got it running using PPTP but it looks like theres also IPSEC support. Two USB ports - one can be configured for a backup 3G dongle, the other you can plug in a memory stick or hard drive for the router to become a NAS server (FTP & SMB supported) with user level read/write configuration.
No longer do we need to fire-up the computer or consider running a dedicated NAS drive, at the moment our music fits comfortably on a 32GB USB stick.
Happy days for our Sonos music players.
Line stats are available. Both basic and in depth.
Profile State UP Speed Down Speed SNR Upstream SNR Downstream
8c Showtime 9994 35551 108 56
If you're looking for a router which replaces both your existing router _AND_ the BT VDSL box then the 2750 could be for you
the only downside is price, you're looking at just under £200 on Amazon for the N version but you're getting a serious higher-end soho router for that money.
You probably don't want to know this but £165.31 inc VAT from Broadbandstuff 
Also, it simultaneously handles public IP blocks and NAT
Also, it simultaneously handles public IP blocks and NAT
Just to say there is a later (official) Draytek firmware available for the 2750 here:
ftp://ftp.draytek.com/Vigor2750/Firmware/v1.5.1/Vigor2750_v1.5.1.zip
The usual advice applies - do not disconnect the router, be patient, do it using ethernet (not wireless) etc.
The update takes a LONG time.. by that it felt like it took 15 minutes or more, do not be tempted to think its not working and restart the router.
Read Draytek's manual. If you brick the router its not my fault
The newer firmware has some more features, like an iTunes server, and (for me) improved stability.
Personally I've only got SMB installed (music on a memory stick for my Sonos network music players) as installing the other stuff used a bit too much memory and slowed down the router's responsiveness.
I have also got PPTP VPN working if anyone is interested. I have a static IP but the router also supports DynDNS & several other dynamic DNS providers.
Some of my own setup screenshots for VDSL & PPPoE are below.
Regards,
Ashley
ftp://ftp.draytek.com/Vigor2750/Firmware/v1.5.1/Vigor2750_v1.5.1.zip
The usual advice applies - do not disconnect the router, be patient, do it using ethernet (not wireless) etc.
The update takes a LONG time.. by that it felt like it took 15 minutes or more, do not be tempted to think its not working and restart the router.
Read Draytek's manual. If you brick the router its not my fault
The newer firmware has some more features, like an iTunes server, and (for me) improved stability.
Personally I've only got SMB installed (music on a memory stick for my Sonos network music players) as installing the other stuff used a bit too much memory and slowed down the router's responsiveness.
I have also got PPTP VPN working if anyone is interested. I have a static IP but the router also supports DynDNS & several other dynamic DNS providers.
Some of my own setup screenshots for VDSL & PPPoE are below.
Regards,
Ashley
