Best Router

[cnewton2k]

I am currently using the superhub and have lasted about 8 months and tbh I can't cope with it anymore.

I am looking to buy a new one an wondered if anyone had any suggestions as o which is the best?

Cheers

[CaramaC]

D-Link-DIR-655 (http://www.amazon.co.uk/D-Link-DIR-655-Wireless-Gigabit-Firewall/dp/B000PLSAII/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1334572632&sr=8-1)

You won't go far wrong with this router in my opinion. It's also a pretty decent price now, I paid around £90 for it a few years back.

[Xan]

I'm using the Linksys E4200 v1 with dd-wrt been working great, no more Xbox Disconnects since i'v had it.

[Mick Fisher]

I am using the asus rt n16 with tomatousb

[babis3g]

opinion
if you think SH can not go more far why dont you ask them for a new one so will save you money...unless you want something more from a router

[cnewton2k]

Yeah the dlink is good had one a few years ago and it died that's why. Ended up getting the superhub!

Looking at the Airport Extreme and the asus n66u

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opinion
if you think SH can not go more far why dont you ask them for a new one so will save you money...unless you want something more from a router

This is the second one we have had and still have the same problems with the wireless and that. It was only swapped a few weeks ago!

[adduxi]

I am using the asus rt n16 with tomatousb

Same here, no issues with it at all. Great :)

[babis3g]

Looking at the Airport Extreme and the asus n66u[COLOR="Silver"]

Hmmmm...you make me think about it...does any one know if can get third party software like tomato usb??? the web from a quick look dont say anything
http://www.asus.com/Networks/Wireless_Routers/RTN66U/#overview

[crazybones]

Another vote for the Linksys E4200 v1. All my problems with the lack of range and regular (daily) disconnects were resolved following installation of the Linksys and switching the SH to modem only mode.

[Mick Fisher]

Looking at the Airport Extreme and the asus n66u[COLOR="Silver"]

Hmmmm...you make me think about it...does any one know if can get third party software like tomato usb??? the web from a quick look dont say anything
http://www.asus.com/Networks/Wireless_Routers/RTN66U/#overview
It would appear the asus n66u can run tomatousb (http://www.shadowandy.net/2012/03/asus-rt-n66u-tomatousb-firmware-flashing-guide.htm)

[babis3g]

It would appear the asus n66u can run tomatousb (http://www.shadowandy.net/2012/03/asus-rt-n66u-tomatousb-firmware-flashing-guide.htm)

thanks

[gaz2810i]

I'm doing the same research at the moment.

I was going to go with either Asus RT-N56U, Apple Extreme or Linksys E4200 (With the Linky in the lead)

However, I am thinking I will wait and see what come out in the next few weeks.

[Pbryanw]

I'm doing the same research at the moment.

I was going to go with either Asus RT-N66U, Apple Extreme or Linksys E4200 (With the Linky in the lead)

However, I am thinking I will wait and see
I'm in the same position and think it's best to wait a bit longer too, as three potentially very good Dual-band routers have just come out (with one yet to be released in the UK), but they're a bit expensive at the moment (and their firmware is a bit immature). Hopefully they'll fall in price in a couple of months:

Asus RT-N66U (http://www.asus.com/Networks/Wireless_Routers/RTN66U/) (Already mentioned, but considering how well received the RT-N56U was, could be very good)
D-link DIR-827 HD Media Router 2000 (http://amplifi.dlink.com/products/DIR-827) (CNET: The D-Link DIR-827 is a very good true dual-band router that needs a firmware upgrade so it can live up to its potential.)
Linksys EA4500 (http://homestore.cisco.eu/store/ciscoeu/en_IE/pd/productID.247932600) (I think this is the replacement for the E4200, though don't know when it's coming to the UK. Very positive reviews on Amazon.com (http://www.amazon.com/Linksys-EA4500-App-Enabled-Dual-Band-Wireless-N/dp/B007IL7AKM)).

[gaz2810i]

I'm in the same position and think it's best to wait a bit longer too, as three potentially very good Dual-band routers have just come out (with one yet to be released in the UK), but they're a bit expensive at the moment (and their firmware is a bit immature). Hopefully they'll fall in price in a couple of months:

Asus RT-N66U (http://www.asus.com/Networks/Wireless_Routers/RTN66U/) (Already mentioned, but considering how well received the RT-N56U was, could be very good)
D-link DIR-827 HD Media Router 2000 (http://amplifi.dlink.com/products/DIR-827) (CNET: The D-Link DIR-827 is a very good true dual-band router that needs a firmware upgrade so it can live up to its potential.)
Linksys EA4500 (http://homestore.cisco.eu/store/ciscoeu/en_IE/pd/productID.247932600) (I think this is the replacement for the E4200, though don't know when it's coming to the UK. Very positive reviews on Amazon.com (http://www.amazon.com/Linksys-EA4500-App-Enabled-Dual-Band-Wireless-N/dp/B007IL7AKM)).

I had not seen the D-link but the other two are certainly at the top of my wait list.

[Martin_D]

I am using the E4200 v2 it is working great

This is on wireless
https://www.cableforum.co.uk/images/local/2012/04/41.png

[gaz2810i]

I am using the E4200 v2 it is working great

This is on wireless
https://www.cableforum.co.uk/images/local/2012/04/41.png

That is excellent for wireless, What did you get with the Superhub? I rarly get above 50 on 2.4ghz and 75 on 5ghz. Annoyingly I have mostly 2.4ghz devices so I need to stick with that :-(

[Martin_D]

when i had the Superhub on wireless i got 57mb at the most

[Jumping]

This is me with the TP-Link WR1043nd through wireless.

https://www.cableforum.co.uk/images/local/2012/04/40.png (http://www.speedtest.net)

[Sherlock Holmes]

The speed test on my signature below was done through wireless using a Buffalo Airstation NFINITI WL-N 300MBPS with the superhub in modem mode on a 60 meg connection. Not so bad for a £25 router ;)

[cnewton2k]

Cheer everyone for your input, in the end i went to the apple store in Sheffield and got an Aiport Extreme.

I like apple product i have a iMac, Macbook Pro, iPad and 2 iPhone so it made sense to go with apple as there products just work!

:)

[craigj2k12]

there still mid range spec and far overpriced

[Jumping]

Hmm don't understand why people keep buying apple stuff when you just pay over the top to have an apple symbol on the kit as inside you can get the same for cheaper...Enjoy your airport sure it will at least be better than the superhub.

[cnewton2k]

Hmm don't understand why people keep buying apple stuff when you just pay over the top to have an apple symbol on the kit as inside you can get the same for cheaper...Enjoy your airport sure it will at least be better than the superhub.

Better because the wireless work, better because it wont have to be reset 1 maybe twice a day yes, and better because it has an apple logo!

I like there products, the design, the software and the fact that everything just works!

[Jumping]

Yeah they usually package their kit in a beautiful styled case..just that inside it is similar/same components just more expensive, but as far as just works so does my TP-Link and im sure some one ;) will say that about Linksys.

As I said im sure it will work fine for you and you will be very happy with your kit. Enjoy your more stable environment and better performing router!

[Gadgie]

This is what we are getting ever since we got that new router/modem which is supposed to be giving us 60Mbs

http://www.speedtest.net/result/1900153868.png

[Jumping]

I always find Aberdeen to be bad server to use as speedtest site I find preston or manchester to be much better.

[Gadgie]

Could you tell me how to change over to another server, as I have never managed to do that?

[craigj2k12]

click on the dots on the map, not the big button at the top ;)

[Gadgie]

Thanks for that, got it, and tried it out, it was the same as the Aberdeen one

[Jumping]

Really? I find there is always quite a big difference between sites. Also doing speed test on the same site often gives different results because of load on site etc.

[General Maximus]

i cant believe I have come into this thread so late but I am defo a Linksys man

[gaz2810i]

i cant believe I have come into this thread so late but I am defo a Linksys man

I have come to the conclusion that the Linksy is the one I want. The only problem is, with a new one on the way I am gonna have to wait and I just don't know how long. The EA4500 is the one I want, although I would be interested in seeing how the ASUS N66 rates when released.

[General Maximus]

you wont have to wait long, normally stuff like that is shipped next day delivery

[Pbryanw]

I have come to the conclusion that the Linksy is the one I want. The only problem is, with a new one on the way I am gonna have to wait and I just don't know how long. The EA4500 is the one I want, although I would be interested in seeing how the ASUS N66 rates when released.
The only information I can find on the EA4500 (http://www.tomshardware.com/news/cisco-linksys-EA-Series-Wireless-N-Smart-Router,15232.html) (apart from the product page) is that "The new EA Series will help usher in the Connected Home experience, as Cisco is currently working with Whirlpool and more than two dozen other companies, app developers and service providers who are pushing towards network-connected "smart" appliances."

And ""Users can give guests Internet access, set parental controls, and add devices to their network from anywhere at any time through Cisco Connect Cloud's easy-to-use password-protected site,""

The thing I'm not sure on is - minus the Apps & Cloud computing - whether it'll be any quicker then the Linksys E4200v2. Unfortunately no reviews yet. For a UK release date, Morecomputers have a 04 May restock date (http://www.morecomputers.com/extra.asp?pn=EA4500-UK) for it.

As far as the RT-N66U, Techradar seem to have the first UK review (http://www.techradar.com/reviews/pc-mac/networking-and-wi-fi/modem-routers/asus-rt-n66u-dark-knight-1075721/review) and it's quite positive. The negative for the Asus is it's high price.

[Gadgie]

This might seem to be a daft question, but is there a way of improving the signal from this new Modem/Router that V/M have saddled us all with?

On our one, its so weak that we can hardly get a signal in the next room where the router is?

Before they changed it, we used to get full power all over the house, but not any more, in fact its rubbish:(

[gaz2810i]

you wont have to wait long, normally stuff like that is shipped next day delivery

They're not released yet and not available anywhere and no definite dates for when stores will be stocking them.

[Pbryanw]

This might seem to be a daft question, but is there a way of improving the signal from this new Modem/Router that V/M have saddled us all with?

On our one, its so weak that we can hardly get a signal in the next room where the router is?

I'm sure someone with more knowledge will come along in a moment, but there's a few things you could try.

As mentioned a few times on this forum, you could try running inSSIDer (http://www.metageek.net/products/inssider/) on one of your wireless PCs. This lets you see what wireless channels are being used near you and then you can switch the Superhub to a less congested one.

If your wireless devices support it, changing to the 5Ghz range could improve performance, especially if channel bonding is used too (I think the Superhub supports this). Virgin also have a handy guide (https://my.virginmedia.com/discover/broadband/your-broadband/connecting/how.html#position) to placing your Superhub.

If you had a wireless router before the Superhub, you could place the Superhub in modem mode (http://help.virginmedia.com/system/selfservice.controller?CMD=VIEW_ARTICLE&ARTICLE_ID=412750&CURRENT_CMD=SEARCH&CONFIGURATION=1002&PARTITION_ID=1&USERTYPE=1&LANGUAGE=en&COUNTY=us&VM_CUSTOMER_TYPE=Cable) and then use your previous router for Wireless and routing duties. This is what I'm doing at the moment. I'm currently using a Linksys router released in 2008, and this seems to be giving me faster wireless speeds then I can get with the Superhub.

[Gadgie]

Thanks a lot for that very helpful advice, much appreciated.

I will get our lad to follow all them instructions, as he is "on the ball" with computers, and has been for ages;)

Ive bookmarked the pages of the links you gave me, so that will save him some time, thanks again.

Ive moved the router, as suggested in that V/M advice page, but I'm still only getting 3 bars (out of 5) while I'm in this other room?

[Pbryanw]

Ive moved the router, as suggested in that V/M advice page, but I'm still only getting 3 bars (out of 5) while I'm in this other room?
If all else fails, and you still can't get a good signal, best to put the Superhub in modem mode and then connect your previous router and use that for wireless (or buy a new router of your choice, if you don't have your old router anymore).

I also found this page (http://help.virginmedia.com/system/selfservice.controller?CMD=VIEW_ARTICLE&ARTICLE_ID=437644&CURRENT_CMD=SEARCH&CONFIGURATION=1002&PARTITION_ID=1&USERTYPE=1&LANGUAGE=en&COUNTY=us&VM_CUSTOMER_TYPE=Cable) on Virgin's site which goes into more detail about how to get a better wireless signal from your Superhub. Including this page linked off it (http://help.virginmedia.com/system/selfservice.controller?CMD=VIEW_ARTICLE&ARTICLE_ID=437642&CURRENT_CMD=SEARCH&CONFIGURATION=1002&PARTITION_ID=1&USERTYPE=1&LANGUAGE=en&COUNTY=us&VM_CUSTOMER_TYPE=Cable) which explains how to switch your Superhub to the 5GHz band.

[Gadgie]

Thanks for those links, very helpful and much appreciated. I will have a go at that tomorrow, thanks again. ;)