Problems with Router

[Plxply]

Hello,

I have had sky for a few months now everything is fine except the router they supplied have extreme problems with functioning correctly for example sometimes it decides that it DHCP server just want to stop giving out IP addresses or assigns the same one to two computers, also the UPNP will just stop functioning and require me to restart the router I already have to do this two times I day basically whenever I turn on another device. But my major problem is with the fact that I cannot use OpenDNS.

I have the Grey Sagem router and so far I think you have to go here https://www.cm9.net/skypass/generate.cgi type in information it requires and it will give you your username and password after that I will then be able to use any router that I want.

If I am so far correct I have three questions and if I am not please tell me how to do it properly

1. On the bottom of my router due to the bad font they use I remember having trouble determining if it was a O or a 0 will this effect me in any way?
2. What router would you recommend for around £40 preferably with Draft N although one that supports firmware like dd-wrt or equivalent would be very much appreciated ( I would go slightly over my budget for it)
3. At the moment I am over paying for 16mb broadband when I only get 2mb (due to the fact I live far from the exchange) if I get a different router will there be any speed change?

[PaulSky]

Your choice of router will not move you closer to the exchange If you post your stats people may be able to help you get the most from your line.

[Isitme]

DHCP server just want to stop giving out IP addresses or assigns the same one to two computers,

If this is happening then the router is faulty, you should report it to Sky. You could of course turn off the DHCP server and give your individual machines fixed addresses. This way you would never get an IP conflict. I suspect one of your machines already has a fixed address, this would cause a conflict.

There is no reason why you cannot set up OpenDNS on your individual machines. This over-rides the DNS of the router.

[Plxply]

Originally Posted by PaulSky

Your choice of router will not move you closer to the exchange If you post your stats people may be able to help you get the most from your line.

I already have asked for advice and it seems that I am getting the fastest speed possible even when its plugged into the master plug or whatever its called there is hardly any difference. Thanks for the help though.

Originally Posted by Isitme

There is no reason why you cannot set up OpenDNS on your individual machines. This over-rides the DNS of the router.

It can be if I have to change setting for 5 computers , 3 laptops, 2 Original Xbox's, 1 Xbox 360, 1 PS3, 1 Wii, 1 PS2, 1 PSP and all of the consoles sometimes decided when I leave them unplugged they will completely forget about the network settings . I kind of preferred Virgin Media with the ability to use my own router where I can use whatever DNS I want.

[Isitme]

You are quite correct! There is no reason why DHCP should not work, unless some of your machines already have fixed addresses. Check that this is not the case and if not, phone Sky and report that your router is faulty as it will not give out IP addresses. You will have to get past Tier 1 to the higher support of CST, once there, hopefully they will agree to send you another router.

You are right about your speed, with your attenuation you will not do any better. Cable, or a house move, is the only way you will get faster speed.

[Plxply]

Originally Posted by Isitme

You are quite correct! There is no reason why DHCP should not work, unless some of your machines already have fixed addresses.

Some of my devices do have fixed addresses such as my original xbox and 1 computer but they are assigned fairly high 192.168.0.200 and 192.168.0.201 which I know normally the DHCP server will not assign.

I was hopping that I could go down the road of changing my router to another one since it does also often struggle with UPNP especially with utorrent and my xbox 360 and I know that I never had these problems on my dlink router. I'm guessing though that it would not be possible with the current router I have?

[Isitme]

There is no reason why another router will not work, you only need to obtain the username and password from the Sagem and enter them in the other router. Be aware that this is against the T & Cs and you will not get support with another router connected.

Obtain name and word from HERE

[Plxply]

Has anyone been kicked off yet? I don't really mind about losing support with my router as I was fine with administrating it myself, I don't really care if I do get kicked off since I'm overpaying anyway Would O2 be a good alternative if I do get the boot? Also what router would you recommend?

Thanks for everyones help so far (I seem to be making more and more questions )