tecnicolor tg582n router

[#1]

recently ive encountered a number of occasions when Ive lost internent connections when this happens my ethernet/ internet and wireless lights start flashing ,I then get a message from the troubleshooter to allow a fix when I go through to process of fixing it says my wiring is ok and to switch off and on my router this seems to correct the problem .I have raised a ticket on a previous failure and been told theres no fault with my line but 
            what Im asking could there be a fault with my router ,and do I need a relacement
           

[#2]

Yes because that £45 router is as much use as a block of cheese with ethernet cables plugged in to it.
Send it back get your £5 back and get a BT Home Hub from ebay,  problem solved.

[#3]

Unfortunately the routers dont have the best of reputation

[#4]

thanks all for your advice, after reading a number of post this router seems to be causing a number of issues ,hopefully plusnet will take note and issue a more reliable router , after all it might cost a little more but the saving for plusnet in attending to solving problems and replacing routers would surely outweigh any additional cost.