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Alternative Third Part Router
02-06-2016 10:54 AM
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New customer on the top fibre package. Getting decent up and down speed, yet gaming and streaming is lagging and buffering. More so than on Sky with a lesser package.
I am putting it down to the router not delivering so good in all rooms. I first consider getting some boosters, but then thought I may as well get a top quality router.
Anybody been down this road, what did you do?
If a different third party router what high performance models would you recommend that are compatible?
Thanks,
Taff
Re: Alternative Third Part Router
02-06-2016 10:59 AM
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as you will need a one box option - no separate modem - I suggest starting here http://forum.kitz.co.uk/index.php/topic,14436.0.html
Re: Alternative Third Part Router
02-06-2016 11:45 AM
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I assume you are using the Hub One?
Have you tried experimenting different wireless channels to see if that increases the rang and give a more reliable signal. The Hub One has 2 wireless bands, I would suggest to separate these bands so that they are easily identified.
The 2.4 ghz band offers a better coverage but is restricted to a lower speed and the 5ghz band offers a shorter coverage of signal but is capable of higher speeds.
NE
Re: Alternative Third Part Router
02-06-2016 8:00 PM
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No matter how good the router I prefer homeplugs, in a small cottage I have on in the kitchen one in the lounge and the router uptstairs.
I use a standard TP Link to get the single into the mains, then two wifi homeplugs in each room.
Coverage is great and even covers the garden
Best wishes
Jez
Re: Alternative Third Part Router
02-06-2016 10:08 PM
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Surprised it hasn't been mentioned but I'd look no further than an Asus RT-AC68U.
Bought mine around 6 months ago best router I've ever owned.
2.4ghz and 5ghz performance is really good, simple to use and plenty of advanced settings as well.
Great QOS system and regular updates.
I bought mine in the ebuyer sales paid £130
Re: Alternative Third Part Router
02-06-2016 10:22 PM
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Probably because it needs a separate modem
Re: Alternative Third Part Router
02-06-2016 10:30 PM
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What's wrong with the BT open reach box?
Re: Alternative Third Part Router
02-06-2016 10:31 PM - edited 02-06-2016 10:34 PM
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The OP did state router, not modem and router.
Don't quite understand how in your original post you jumped straight to saying you will need a modem and router combo. What are you basing that statement on?
Re: Alternative Third Part Router
02-06-2016 10:33 PM
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The OP is apparently new to fibre so he won't have a modem as they are no longer supplied
Re: Alternative Third Part Router
02-06-2016 10:36 PM
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Ok my apologies I've just seen it there.
Re: Alternative Third Part Router
03-06-2016 12:26 PM - edited 03-06-2016 12:27 PM
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But you can use an external router with the Hub One, can't you?
Re: Alternative Third Part Router
03-06-2016 5:22 PM
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Re: Alternative Third Part Router
03-06-2016 6:03 PM - edited 03-06-2016 6:05 PM
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Well the BT HH5 on which the Plusnet Hub One is based cannot be used in modem only mode so I would doubt the Hub One could either
https://community.bt.com/t5/Connected-Devices-Other/Configure-Home-Hub-5-as-modem-only/td-p/1437081
Although you can fudge it as show in the BT link above
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