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karlos103
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all in one box ?

Hi all
I have fibre broadband and using the openreach modem and plusnets own router ,I have tried using a BT homehub 5 but with the latest firmware it becoming a pain ,internet disconnects, wife speeds hit and miss .
Can anyone recommend a good all in one router /modem with dual band wifi ?
Was looking at a FRITZ!Box 3390 but anyone used one ?
Any help most appreciated
Karl
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w23
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Re: all in one box ?

Not tried the 3390 but happily using a 7390 (without BT modem), the 3390 looks a pretty good for the money in my opinion.
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karlos103
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Re: all in one box ?

Thanks for that ...how do you find connection etc , no disconnects from net , wifi speeds etc ? just after a good replacement for the hh5 ...which is pain in the arse !! lol plus dont really want the 2 box setup as looks a mess
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Re: all in one box ?

Both are reviewed here,
http://www.expertreviews.co.uk/wireless-routers
Im not able to get FTTC yet
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Re: all in one box ?

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Thanks for that ...how do you find connection etc , no disconnects from net , wifi speeds etc ?

All seem pretty good to be honest.
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karlos103
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Re: all in one box ?

Good to hear ...might get one Smiley ...anyone else have any input before i buy one lol ?
Ow also its says its a vdsl modem ......is that the same as vdsl2 ?? sorry new to all this
karlos103
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Re: all in one box ?

what about the Asus DSL-N66U ...any good ?
seen few reviews and they are pretty good ...after updating firmware .
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Ow also its says its a vdsl modem ......is that the same as vdsl2 ?? sorry new to all this

It's ITU G.993.2 which is VDSL2.
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karlos103
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Re: all in one box ?

ok thankyou Smiley
now stuck between the fritzbox and the asus lol
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Re: all in one box ?

I don't think you'd go too far wrong with either.
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karlos103
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Re: all in one box ?

i like the asus more as it has slightly better wifi ...still hard to choose lol ...need to keep looking at reviews !! lol
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Re: all in one box ?

I've got a Draytek Vigor 2760n.  It was a bit inscrutable to set up but it's working well now.
karlos103
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Re: all in one box ?

Just got me an Asus DSL-N66U modem/router from PC World to replace my homehub 5 which keeps disconnecting due to a firmware issue. (got it Monday )
Well got it onto net with in few minutes no problem .
Issue is - when on 5ghz wifi im getting around 10mb lower speeds compared to lan connection ....tried every setting you can think of but still same , moved router to another position and tried different firmware ...stil no different .
Says connect at 300mps and testing next to router .
On 2.4ghz on same pc or even a different pc im getting 20mb...tried all settings again still no different and connected at 300mbps .
Hardwired into lan im get a constant 52mb download ...2.4ghz im getting around 32mb download , 5ghz around 42mb ....upload speed on both is same as lan connection .
Soon as go back to my BT Homehub 5 ...wifi speeds are fine , no different to lan connecting when next to router !!
Been back to PC world and got full refund !!!
Karl