Technicolor TG582n Fibre Router

[#1]

So this is the free router im getting along with my new upgraded services, how good is this router ? Anyone recommend it or would you recommend getting something different ? Ive always been a fan of netgear myself but im not sure which netgear router to buy for fibre broadband.

[#2]

I've been using the TG582n for the last month and all I can say is .......... it does the job!
However, I have two gripes so far:
- The USB port on the side of the router is useless as it doesn't support NTFS formatted devices
- It's not GigaBit

[#3]

It has a poor reputation for wireless so if that is important to you using something else should be considered. A number of people are using ASUS routers.

[#4]

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Asus-RT-N56U-Wireless-Hardware-streaming/dp/B004TPWRSK/ref=sr_1_fkmr0_2?ie=U...
that any good ?

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Quite a few have that - some are stepping up to http://www.amazon.co.uk/Asus-RT-AC56U-Wireless-Broadband-Router/dp/B00DYT2MPK/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid...

[#6]

im going to order that one then

[#7]

Quote from: jelv

Quite a few have that - some are stepping up to http://www.amazon.co.uk/Asus-RT-AC56U-Wireless-Broadband-Router/dp/B00DYT2MPK/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid...

Just taken delivery of one of those this morning and what a very nice piece of kit it is too 
Got it from here: http://www.cclonline.com/product/116668/90IG0060-BU2G00/Cable-Routers/Asus-RT-AC56U-Gigabit-LAN-Wire...

[#8]

Hello All.
I am using the Technicolor TG582n router that is supplied with my fibre extra package. I do stream a lot of movies via Netflix and Now TV ect through a Chromecast, over WiFi. Plus online gaming Via a PS3.
I am getting a slower than expected download speed, but +net are looking in to it as I only raised the ticket yesterday, ant they have found a fault.
My question is, would I benefit from upgrading the router to say a Asus RT-AC56U?
Cheers.

[#9]

Early days yet but I've improved my wireless by getting the BT 600 kit. (see other thread).
http://www.shop.bt.com/products/bt-dual-band-wi-fi-600-kit-8W47.html
In my case I think my main issue is that the router is down by the master socket which is near the floor, near a DECT base station and not in a central position as recommended. I've placed the kit high up, more central and using a totally free 5Ghz channel so all the bandwidth is mine. It's connected via Powerline and seems to be AOK.