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Modem with Router or Modem and Router?
06-11-2014 1:28 PM
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I'm sorry for yet another 'which router' type of thread but I am undecided about what to do. The standard router I received from PN has really bad WiFi coverage. I'm not usually picky but it appears to be even worse than the woeful sky hub I had before transferring!
I'm looking to improve wireless coverage and was not wanting to spend more than £70-£57 to do it.
After trawling the threads on here I've seen that you can get a TP Link W9980 all in one solution for around £70 when in stock and I was toying with that.
However, I would really like to gain a bit of future proofing in regards to wireless and was wondering if people could give some recommendations router wise that maybe handles 8011.ac as well as 8011.n etc?
Or
Should I just buy the W9980 an be done with it?
I do require fast ethernet for the wired networking side.
Thanks in advance!
Re: Modem with Router or Modem and Router?
06-11-2014 2:48 PM
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On here, there are a couple of threads asking pretty much the same question:
http://community.plus.net/forum/index.php/topic,133581.0.html
http://community.plus.net/forum/index.php/topic,133674.0.html
In one of those threads, I provide a link over to the Kitz forum, where you can see some more opinions.
Using FTTC since 2011. Currently on 80/20 Unlimited Fibre Extra.
Re: Modem with Router or Modem and Router?
06-11-2014 3:20 PM
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To be honest, i've read a lot and I think i've confused myself
I am happy to go with a seperate modem and router solution. Would the below work?
http://www.amazon.co.uk/Asus-RT-AC56U-Wireless-Broadband-Router/dp/B00DYT2MPK/ref=sr_1_3?s=computers...
Because it is AC will my N devices still connect?
Cheers
Re: Modem with Router or Modem and Router?
06-11-2014 5:09 PM
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I also believe N devices will work with an AC router... but my setup is entirely N right now, so again, I'm not talking from experience there.
Using FTTC since 2011. Currently on 80/20 Unlimited Fibre Extra.
Re: Modem with Router or Modem and Router?
06-11-2014 5:22 PM
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We do see some good reports about the wifi performance of the ASUS routers on here.
Quote The standard router I received from PN has really bad WiFi coverage. I'm not usually picky but it appears to be even worse than the woeful sky hub I had before transferring!
I'm looking to improve wireless coverage and was not wanting to spend more than £70-£57 to do it.
However, have you tried changing wireless channels on the existing router first. See the guide here http://www.plus.net/support/broadband/wireless_broadband/wireless_signal.shtml . You may find that you can improve things significantly without spending any money...
Superusers are not staff, but they do have a direct line of communication into the business in order to raise issues, concerns and feedback from the community.
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06-11-2014 5:31 PM
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11-11-2014 4:33 PM
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I do like the look of the RT-N56U and I don't currently have any 8011.ac devices.
Are they easy to setup?
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06-12-2014 12:36 PM
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Does anyone know if its normal for wireless to drop off now and again ?
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06-12-2014 1:42 PM
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Quote from: St3
Does anyone know if its normal for wireless to drop off now and again ?
Yep! Personally, I go direct wired or even homeplugs, i leave the wireless for the guests
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06-12-2014 4:56 PM
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Quote Does anyone know if its normal for wireless to drop off now and again ?
Most definitely NOT. I have never had a problem with my Asus with a maximum of 11 devices connected at any one time.
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06-12-2014 8:32 PM
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06-12-2014 9:30 PM
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Quote from: St3 Does anyone know if its normal for wireless to drop off now and again ?
I'm currently running four different wireless access points (via mains homeplugs), on different WiFi channels and SSIDs, giving full coverage of the house and garden, and I don't ever have wireless dropouts on any of them.
As this topic is called "Modem with Router or Modem and Router?",
I practice what I preach, which is -
- Separate modem - on a UPS for stability and has the least chance of DLM interfering.
- Separate router - because I often change router settings, but never want the modem rebooted.
- Distributed separate wireless access points - because it is impractical to expect complete coverage with one device.
Having separate devices also makes upgrading or extending easier, because not only can you choose the best new component for your latest requirement, but you aren't throwing away the entire (expensive) combined system, when just one aspect changes.
Re: Modem with Router or Modem and Router?
07-12-2014 10:01 AM
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+1 for separates even though you (usually) lose line stats; though I don't bother with a UPS (the modem would be the only thing running - can you get a 10VA model at a decent price ) and I rarely use wifi, which is better than 11g throughout the house anyway.
Using a TP-Link Archer VR600 modem-router.
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