Need a new router

[MrMischief]

There are 8 here, all Netgear...

BT Wireless Routers from PC World - Get NETGEAR BT Wireless Routers online here

[Exdee]

I don't mean to jump in on this post, but how can you tell by looking at that tracert what type of router is best for your line?

http://www.skyuser.co.uk/forum/askin...est-speed.html

[Exdee]

There are 8 here, all Netgear...

BT Wireless Routers from PC World - Get NETGEAR BT Wireless Routers online here

To be honest the Netgear dgn1000 and dgn2200 has terrible reviews. If you definitely want a Netgear then go for the top end ones.

[MrMischief]

I quite like D Link as well. Have used both brands before.

I am reluctant to get a router I have never heard of, like a Billion.

[MrMischief]

Well, I popped into PC World and had a look at this:

NETGEAR Rangemax DGN3500 Wireless Modem Router at cheap prices | PC World

Is this good?

[Scubbie]

The Netgear DGN3500 looks like a nice router. This is an ADSL2+ compatible router, so should work without any major issues.

It shares many of the same features as the DGND3700 that I am using, but for around £50 less.

It only uses the 2.4GHz channels, but does support up to 300mbps over the WiFi.

The four 1Gbit ports should be useful to connect your computers to one another. If you want to plug a USB dongle or external drive into the USB port at the rear, you can share files between computers. It isn't a DLNA compatible port, meaning you can stream the content to a computer, but not to a TV that support DLNA, for example.

Looking at the Netgear forums, it seems to be relatively stable. a few minor problems is recent posts, but I personally wouldn't worry too much over those.

It also appears that you could use the USB port to support a 3G dongle, although you may need an extra item to support this.

DGN3500

Wireless Router & Modem Gateways - NETGEAR Forums

[Sanity]

Right, cheers for that.

Well, as Sky supply Sagem, I refuse to accept their replacement for £28 because from reviews I read about it, it's crap.

I am about to pop into PC World and get a new router and input the extracted username and password into it.

Is there a specific router that is recommended? Which Netgear?

Just a word of warning. If you get your own router, don't be tempted to throw the Sky one away. If you ever have a Broadband issue, you will need to plug in the Sky router to call them, or they won't be able to help you. Best to stick it in a cupboard somewhere just in case.

[markyb]

ive just called sky regarding my original white netgear
its playing up sometimes it comes on sometimes it dont. its the connection at back of router were mains lead plugs in to
i was told £28 for the crappy replacement or was told i could wait till 16th aug for the new n router at £35
i asked her about the t+c with regards to using own router, she siad they dont exist i can use what ever router i like and will not not get cut off
only thing i wont get is there help configuring it.
so may have a look round
can you tell me what is rthe best for my line
how did you do tthat test thats shown on here for the chipset

[Scubbie]

i asked her about the t+c with regards to using own router, she siad they dont exist i can use what ever router i like and will not not get cut off

This statement is worrying me. I've just double checked the Sky T&Cs for Broadband.

Packages

3. The Wireless Router

(d) Sky Broadband must only be accessed via your Wireless Router. Your Wireless Router is not supplied as being capable of being used to access any other Internet service.

The Wireless Router is defined as the one supplied by Sky.

Essentially she was wrong to state that the Terms & conditions do not exist.

However it was confirmed in May this year that currently Sky do not punish people for using their own routers. The comment was qualified in respect the 'at the moment'. This implies that they may change the policy in the future.

In respect of getting the log in details and how to set up your router, this forum contains the necessary information that you will require.

[markyb]

i asked her more than once and she responded that it was not a problem if people wanted to use there own router
whats the worse that can happen, they loose a customer to another isp