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cnewton2k 16-04-2012 11:14

Best Router
 
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 16-04-2012 11:43

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D-Link-DIR-655

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 16-04-2012 12:49

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

Mick Fisher 16-04-2012 12:53

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I am using the asus rt n16 with tomatousb

babis3g 16-04-2012 13:08

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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

cnewton2k 16-04-2012 13:15

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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

---------- Post added at 13:15 ---------- Previous post was at 13:14 ----------

Quote:

Originally Posted by babis3g (Post 35414495)
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 16-04-2012 13:30

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Mick Fisher (Post 35414486)
I am using the asus rt n16 with tomatousb

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

babis3g 16-04-2012 13:47

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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/Wireles...N66U/#overview

crazybones 16-04-2012 16:09

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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 16-04-2012 17:10

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Quote:

Originally Posted by babis3g (Post 35414527)
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/Wireles...N66U/#overview

It would appear the asus n66u can run tomatousb

babis3g 16-04-2012 17:20

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Mick Fisher (Post 35414633)
It would appear the asus n66u can run tomatousb

thanks

gaz2810i 16-04-2012 17:58

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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 16-04-2012 18:24

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Quote:

Originally Posted by gaz2810i (Post 35414654)
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 (Already mentioned, but considering how well received the RT-N56U was, could be very good)
D-link DIR-827 HD Media Router 2000 (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 (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).

gaz2810i 16-04-2012 19:10

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Pbryanw (Post 35414666)
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 (Already mentioned, but considering how well received the RT-N56U was, could be very good)
D-link DIR-827 HD Media Router 2000 (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 (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).

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

Martin_D 16-04-2012 19:47

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I am using the E4200 v2 it is working great

This is on wireless
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