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Recommend me a modem/router
11-09-2015 9:50 PM
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Would like one which would replace the white Openreach modem but if i can get one cheaper to do the same job then i don't mind.
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11-09-2015 11:30 PM
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12-09-2015 10:04 AM
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12-09-2015 11:54 AM
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If it helps I use the Asus RT-N66U dual band router. It has a built in print server which I find very useful, as well as much better range and signal strength than my previous. It's available on Amazon for £85. It''s not AC compatible, though, so if you want / need that it would cost you between £130-£160, depending on whether you wanted the latest greatest version. I get a pretty good signal on both my Xbox One and Xbox 360, which are in different rooms. Very easy to set up a guest network, too, if like me you have a teenage daughter whose friends can't survive without connecting to Facebook and Snapchat wherever they might be!
The Billion BiPAC 8800AXL modem router is in the £150 bracket and gets a lot of recommendations, too. It's very good if you like tweaking your SNR to get the best connection possible and is AC compatible
If your budget doesn't stretch that far then the TP Link TD-W9980 combined modem / router for £65 seems to have a lot of fans. It's a one-box solution that's not quite as powerful as the Asus but that might not be an issue depending on how many clients you have.
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12-09-2015 12:03 PM
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Note that you can't tweak SNR on fibre
Quote from: shure he Billion BiPAC 8800AXL modem router is in the £150 bracket and gets a lot of recommendations, too. It's very good if you like tweaking your SNR to get the best connection possible and is AC compatible
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12-09-2015 12:40 PM
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13-09-2015 9:00 PM
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Quote from: shure I would normally advise separates as they tend to run cooler than one box solutions and the OR modem seems to do the job anyway and once wall mounted (easy to do) is pretty unobtrusive. You didn't mention budget but the more advanced you go the easier it is to raid the bank balance!
If it helps I use the Asus RT-N66U dual band router. It has a built in print server which I find very useful, as well as much better range and signal strength than my previous. It's available on Amazon for £85. It''s not AC compatible, though, so if you want / need that it would cost you between £130-£160, depending on whether you wanted the latest greatest version. I get a pretty good signal on both my Xbox One and Xbox 360, which are in different rooms. Very easy to set up a guest network, too, if like me you have a teenage daughter whose friends can't survive without connecting to Facebook and Snapchat wherever they might be!
The Billion BiPAC 8800AXL modem router is in the £150 bracket and gets a lot of recommendations, too. It's very good if you like tweaking your SNR to get the best connection possible and is AC compatible
If your budget doesn't stretch that far then the TP Link TD-W9980 combined modem / router for £65 seems to have a lot of fans. It's a one-box solution that's not quite as powerful as the Asus but that might not be an issue depending on how many clients you have.
The Asus which you have seems to tick all the boxes and is half price at the moment too! Silly question but what does it mean by not AC compatible? I have the Xbox connected via ethernet cable and it's mainly just for streaming Netflix to the laptop and better signal around the house. Do i need better ethernet cable to connect to the Xbox?
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13-09-2015 9:29 PM
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Quote from: stef1989 The Asus which you have seems to tick all the boxes and is half price at the moment too! Silly question but what does it mean by not AC compatible? I have the Xbox connected via ethernet cable and it's mainly just for streaming Netflix to the laptop and better signal around the house. Do i need better ethernet cable to connect to the Xbox?
AC is a WiFi standard, 802.11ac. To take advantage of its faster speeds and better connections you would need both an AC access point/router and AC compliant devices.
Since you're using a cable, it doesnt matter.
For what its worth, I've used the ASUS RT-N66U for the last 14 months or so on Plusnet Fibre, its worked very well, although I use the Merlin firmware, not the stock ASUS one.
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13-09-2015 9:30 PM
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Dual band will also allow you to stream to your laptop on the 5Ghz frequency (assuming your laptop adapter is compatible), which will give you better speeds and throughput (especially for HD). As for the ethernet cable, any Cat5 should be fine (it'll be printed on the side of the cable).
If you have the Xbox connected via ethernet cable then wireless speeds won't be a issue anyway. The Asus has Gigabit ports so you'll get the fastest possible transfer rates. As to the strength in the bedroom, it depends on what's between your router and the laptop (e.g. thick concrete walls?). If that's the only issue currently then you might also consider powerline adapters, which just plug into the wall and allow you to connect your laptop in the bedroom. For a little more, you can get ones which boost WiFi signal and allow you to extend your wireless range. Overall it's less than the cost of a new router.
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13-09-2015 10:00 PM
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http://www.amazon.co.uk/TP-LINK-Archer-C8-Wireless-Gigabit/dp/B00OZG8ZDO/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1442...
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13-09-2015 10:10 PM
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14-09-2015 3:43 PM
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14-09-2015 5:36 PM
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15-09-2015 11:04 PM
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Done the set up and it's saying connected etc on the Asus setup page but it's got limited connectivity and when i click on the internet again it come up some BT Wholesale site saying to restart etc. Is there something i'm missing on setting it up as the Plusnet was the exact same but it actually connected like it should?
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16-09-2015 12:05 AM
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