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Query on an 'all in one' modem router upgrade
12-07-2015 1:58 PM
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I'm currently making use of the suplpied BT modem and the Plusnet Poverty Router; it works well enough but I'd like a combined router / modem to get a much needed 4th port back and free up a socket under the stairs.
So far my research has narrowed it down to a few possibilities;
The Fritzbox 7490 "http://www.trustedreviews.com/avm-fritz-box-7490-review"
A Billion 8800axl "http://www.broadbandbuyer.co.uk/products/20044-billion-bipac-8800axl/"
A Draytek Vigor 2860ac "http://www.draytek.co.uk/products/business/vigor-2860ac"
Initially I liked the look of the Fritzbox due to the DECT compatibility (another socket saved), but both the Billion and Draytek have compelling cases too (although Draytek is significantly more pricey at nigh on £300).
So any thoughts on these or alterntives, especially in relation to wireless and VDSL connections would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks in advance,
Dabooka
Re: Query on an 'all in one' modem router upgrade
12-07-2015 2:25 PM
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12-07-2015 2:43 PM
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Re: Query on an 'all in one' modem router upgrade
12-07-2015 2:54 PM
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Re: Query on an 'all in one' modem router upgrade
12-07-2015 3:19 PM
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The TP-Link TD-W9980 is very stable and has decent support -Review. It works well for the vast majority of users and a good choice for price.
The reason I dont use is stats and it syncs at about 7Mbps less than my existing router which gives me the full 80/20.
Re: Query on an 'all in one' modem router upgrade
12-07-2015 3:21 PM
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However, unless you have a specific reason to need some of the Vigor 2860 features I would save money and look at cheaper alternatives.
Re: Query on an 'all in one' modem router upgrade
12-07-2015 3:29 PM
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12-07-2015 3:32 PM
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Interesting no one appears to use the other makes or model; I'd heard weird things about some Zyxel stuff (although my ethernet powerline adatpros seem to work well) so initally dismissed them.
Re: Query on an 'all in one' modem router upgrade
12-07-2015 4:21 PM
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Decisions decisions
Re: Query on an 'all in one' modem router upgrade
12-07-2015 4:36 PM
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[Moderator's note by Dick (Strat): Full quote of preceding post removed, as per Forum Rule]
Sorry for breaking the rules, thought I'd only quoted the 'Decisions decisions' part from Jafreer's post above as suggested.
Oh wait....
Re: Query on an 'all in one' modem router upgrade
12-07-2015 7:56 PM
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The two contrasting posts that stood out about the TP-Link was kitz saying it sync'ed 7Mbps low on a 78/19.5 connection, and jockwav who gets the original speed but is on 38/9.5 by the look of it.
Re: Query on an 'all in one' modem router upgrade
12-07-2015 7:59 PM
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Quote from: Dabooka Thanks for the replies so far, clearly a lot of votes for the TP-Link!
Interesting no one appears to use the other makes or model; I'd heard weird things about some Zyxel stuff (although my ethernet powerline adatpros seem to work well) so initally dismissed them.
I'm actually one of those who by choice prefers to use a Zyxel because without doubt it performs much better on my line despite me being on an ECI cab. I have 2x TD W8990's sat here doing nothing but I dont use them because they dont allow me to sync at the full 80/20. The VMG8934 syncs comfortably at 80/20 with some to spare and is rock steady for me. I believe I may have been the first in the UK to test the VMG8324 in March 2014 and I certainly was the first to beta test the TD-W9980 before its public release. There are an awful lot of users on my forum who very highly rate the Billions which use the same chipsets as the Zyxels and wont use anything else.
I'm not affiliated in any way shape or form with Zyxel/Billion/BCM and I paid hard cash for mine - its just my personal preference because it works well for me on my line. I know that Zyxel arent are good as TPlink for updating f/w and I do if possible try avoid the BCM chipset wars, but I cant deny that the BCMs work best for my line.
I have always make effort to stress that different modems work best on certain lines and over past 10yrs it hasnt escaped my notice that the BCMs do tend to wok best for short lines and eke out extra speed, whilst other models are far more stable when it comes to troublesome or long lines. This is why I always say its sometimes a case of suck it and see
Re: Query on an 'all in one' modem router upgrade
12-07-2015 8:11 PM
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I am currently using the HG612, having switched from the ECI modem, and I gained close to 10 Mbps, but I don't know how much of that was thanks to G.Inp.
I will hold off for a bit since I don't like spending money and my current setup works
Re: Query on an 'all in one' modem router upgrade
13-07-2015 10:24 AM
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With the latest f/w it is back to syning at 65K
Re: Query on an 'all in one' modem router upgrade
13-07-2015 11:02 AM
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