Virgin Media Wireless N Router for 50MB vs. DLink DIR-655

uniplan · 02-07-2009, 22:20

Hi everyone,

I have a question as I have a big decision to make next week.

A VM engineer will turn up to install the 50MB service for me including the VM wireless router.

I have been using the DLink DIR-655 for over a year now on my 20MB service and I am very happy with it.

Do I keep my existing wireless router or replace it with the VM unit? I am not sure which is better.

Hiawatha · 02-07-2009, 23:37

the one you get from VM is WGR614 , quite old Netgear router. Keep using your DIR-655

moaningmags · 03-07-2009, 03:02

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Originally Posted by Hiawatha

the one you get from VM is WGR614 , quite old Netgear router. Keep using your DIR-655

Wrong, the one he'll get is the Netgear WNR 2000 Wireless N Router.

KillswitchEdge · 03-07-2009, 03:13

The DIR-655 is a great router though, I have to admit. I got one myself recently when my DGL-4100 died on me, though I just use it as a wired router right now as my house is already wired up.

Gigabit LAN and WAN ports, easy to setup and run, intelligent QoS, the router pretty much has it all. It still sells for around £80 too, so I can't honestly see the one VM are giving away with the 50mb connection as being better really.

http://www.dlink.com/products/?pid=DIR-655

It's also got a list of accolades longer than my arm, so I doubt I'm the only one in love with this bit of kit

uniplan · 03-07-2009, 06:14

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Originally Posted by KillswitchEdge

The DIR-655 is a great router though, I have to admit. I got one myself recently when my DGL-4100 died on me, though I just use it as a wired router right now as my house is already wired up.

Gigabit LAN and WAN ports, easy to setup and run, intelligent QoS, the router pretty much has it all. It still sells for around £80 too, so I can't honestly see the one VM are giving away with the 50mb connection as being better really.

http://www.dlink.com/products/?pid=DIR-655

It's also got a list of accolades longer than my arm, so I doubt I'm the only one in love with this bit of kit

This is exactly my thinking but I just wanted to be sure there wasn't some killer reason like faster speed or better reliability (even though my DIR-655 never goes down). In the world of Pre-N, you never know.

Thanks for all your replies. I will use the VM router as a fancy doorstop!

lsproc · 03-07-2009, 07:41

you are going to get the netgear one for free iirc so try both

Ignitionnet · 03-07-2009, 08:57

The Dlink is a superior router - only consider the Netgear if you find yourself using the Netgear 802.11N dongle and it not giving very good performance with the DIR.

broadbandking · 03-07-2009, 13:11

Tbh I have always prefered DLink but the Netgear router has never let me down yet so I see no reason to change it.

Ignitionnet · 03-07-2009, 13:13

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Originally Posted by broadbandking

Tbh I have always prefered DLink but the Netgear router has never let me down yet so I see no reason to change it.

Try stressing it, it turns into a competition of which can fail first, modem or router, and the Netgear is total arse at picking up the connection again if it drops, have to bounce its' WAN port.

broadbandking · 03-07-2009, 13:48

I don't use my connection enough abit of downloading and online gaming if it did fall over just doing that I would get rid.

uniplan · 03-07-2009, 16:38

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Originally Posted by Broadbandings

The Dlink is a superior router - only consider the Netgear if you find yourself using the Netgear 802.11N dongle and it not giving very good performance with the DIR.

Thanks bbdings. I am happy to stick with it now.

Rik · 03-07-2009, 22:12

Hi guys

Im also having 50Mb installed next week, im currently using a Linksys WRT54GL OS Router, I take it the Netgear wont be any better? and you dont have the option to flash the firmware on the Netgear?
Also im not bothered about N Wireless Speeds, G is fine for my web surfing on the netbook, the main pcs are wired.

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Originally Posted by uniplan

I have been using the DLink DIR-655 for over a year now on my 20MB service and I am very happy with it

Looks a very good router mate

Ignitionnet · 03-07-2009, 22:14

All that crap in your PC and you have a 4 year old router

The Netgear will be much better than your Linksys WRT54GL.

Rik · 03-07-2009, 22:26

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Originally Posted by Broadbandings

All that crap in your PC and you have a 4 year old router

The Netgear will be much better than your Linksys WRT54GL.

I like my tomato firmware tho

Whats the interface like on the Netgear and does it have good bandwidth monitoring tools and good QOS options?

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Originally Posted by Broadbandings

All that crap in your PC

Quality components thank you very much!

Zhadnost · 04-07-2009, 10:32

I ilike the WRT54GL, If you're brave enough it can make a great little embedded system, (you can do a reasonable amount with a 200MHz MIPS R4k).

You can add an SD slot and glue a mailserver on it, or a download manager.

At least the WRT54GL is rock solid kit (mostly followed a Broadcom reference design).