Recommend me a router

[Scunny_182]

After a new router to send a wirless signal around my house to my pc upstairs (router downstairs) used for work- filezila etc, connect a ps3 to play online and sometimes a laptop. as my current d-link 524, keep playing up n when I turn it on n off to restart its never the same n doesn't keep the settings. Some times drops out when on pc and I repair and comes back. For example when uploading files using filezila u can't do anything else going on the Internet is slow and u can't even play a game on FIFA online. The ps3 is the worse, drops out all the time, signs me in but then doesn't connect to ea servers n then it'll drop out altogether. When playing online it's sometimes very slow n juddering then it'll drop out.

I've got cable broadband virgin. Menna be 100mb.

Need something with good signal strength that will send it all over the house.

Cheers cs's if u need any other info please ask me.

Thanks

 

[Snubbs]

Have you asked Virgin if they'll provide something? Depending how long you've had that router, they may give you a free "upgrade"/replacement. Especially with you been on a 100mb package which I expect is expensive. Tell them you're going elsewhere if they don't sort you out with a decent Dual-Band wireless router (tbh I doubt they'll give you a dual-band one - but it's worth a shot). Otherwise just accept whichever wireless-n router they offer you.

 

[CountryBumpkin.]

I've got this. Comes with a CD to help with installment etc....

http://www.argos.co.uk/static/Product/partNumber/9255131/Trail/searchtext%3ENETGEAR+ROUTER.htm

 

[Adam]

How have you got 100Mb VM, are you testing it or something?

 

[Griff]

D-Link DIR-655 or 855 depending how much you want to spend.

 

[Darren S]

I'd personally recommend pretty much any of the Draytek range - quality routers those....

http://www.draytek.co.uk/

Do you actually play online via wireless? It's awful - barely unplayable for the most part. I always preach that physically connecting via a cable is so much better. For an RTS game, you'd be fine for wireless. But for ones where updates on screen are important - such as your FIFA game or FPSs - then a cable connection really is the way to go.

D.

 

[Scunny_182]

Says I have a 100 but it'll b highly unlikely. Ok cheers I'll have a look at those. Is there anything I need to be looming for when buying a router?


Yeah playing FIFA over a wireless. Most of the time it's ok..... I do need a cable connection but my mum doesn't like the idea of drilling holes in walls and another cable running outside the house to go upstairs to my room

 

[Adam]

Says I have a 100 but it'll b highly unlikely. Ok cheers I'll have a look at those. Is there anything I need to be looming for when buying a router?


Yeah playing FIFA over a wireless. Most of the time it's ok..... I do need a cable connection but my mum doesn't like the idea of drilling holes in walls and another cable running outside the house to go upstairs to my room

I think your getting confused with your LAN speed. 100Mb Broadband from Virgin isn't actually on sale yet.

 

[Darren S]

Says I have a 100 but it'll b highly unlikely. Ok cheers I'll have a look at those. Is there anything I need to be looming for when buying a router?


Yeah playing FIFA over a wireless. Most of the time it's ok..... I do need a cable connection but my mum doesn't like the idea of drilling holes in walls and another cable running outside the house to go upstairs to my room

There you go - problem solved with the cables....

http://www.netgear.co.uk/powerline_wallplugged_extenders.php

Got a pair myself at home as the PC is in the attic but the router is in the back bedroom. The only stipulation these powerline adapters need is that they require their own physical connection to the wall socket. Plugging one into a trailing socket will not work as the trailing socket itself 99% of the time has filtration in it that blocks the data signal.

D.

 

[Scunny_182]

Which one do I need? Loads there? Still done understand really. Cheers

 

[mr.valver]

I've got the D-Link DIR-615 with my 100mb and it works spot on. Shouldn't be that expensive either, sure I only paid about £50-£60 about a year ago.

Running PC, Laptop, PS3 and 2 blackberry's through it.

 

[mr.valver]

http://www.trustedreviews.com/filte...er=110&manufacturer=0&submit.x=26&submit.y=15

 

[Griff]

I got this earlier today - http://www.linksysbycisco.com/UK/en/products/WRT320N

 

[young_lew]

I think your getting confused with your LAN speed. 100Mb Broadband from Virgin isn't actually on sale yet.

I thought it was being trialled in certain areas for customers with the existing 50MB service.

And as for routers my 5 years old linksys WRT54g is awesome.

 

[Adam]

^ Yeah for test purposes, its meant to be available at the end of the year.

 

[biojo]

when i upgraded to 50meg they gave me the new modem and D-Link DIR-615, its got virgins firmware on and tbh its s**t, needed reseting every day so went to d-links on firmware which wast much better. ended up puttin dd-wrt on it and its been spot on since

 

[Scunny_182]

There you go - problem solved with the cables....

http://www.netgear.co.uk/powerline_wallplugged_extenders.php

Got a pair myself at home as the PC is in the attic but the router is in the back bedroom. The only stipulation these powerline adapters need is that they require their own physical connection to the wall socket. Plugging one into a trailing socket will not work as the trailing socket itself 99% of the time has filtration in it that blocks the data signal.

D.

sorted some from ebuyer just now, should be with me tomorrow. order 2 as i need 3 plugs, router, ps3 and my comp upstairs. hopefully this will sort everything out but knowing my luck it wont lol

and apparently these work on extendion leads too

 

[BRUN]

when i needed a router i bought the cheapest Belkin one from PC World for about £20, its been great, though now id probably get an N speed one

 

[Mark5290]

I'd personally recommend pretty much any of the Draytek range - quality routers those....

http://www.draytek.co.uk/

Do you actually play online via wireless? It's awful - barely unplayable for the most part. I always preach that physically connecting via a cable is so much better. For an RTS game, you'd be fine for wireless. But for ones where updates on screen are important - such as your FIFA game or FPSs - then a cable connection really is the way to go.

D.

You pay a bit more for Draytek stuff, but it is so much better than the mainstream stuff.

 

[.Ben.]

http://www.netgear.co.uk/wnr3500.php

I recently bought this ^ and it's been great. Easy setup and great signal throughout my house (1960's house with solid, BB walls throughout).

 

[Scunny_182]

sorted this now,

got them things u plug into the wall socket and plug and enthanet cable in, plug and play! awsome would highly recommend them