Router query - LLU

karltimber

Hi,

Live in Navan, where I can only really get BT bb and was on the 3mb pack.
They just moved me over to a 6m pack for free by changing me from a dsl line to a local loop unbundling line.

the rep said that my old -4 year - Netgear DG834G router may not support the new adsl2+ line that I will be on.

there was an offer of a Voager router but I declined.

Do you have any recommendations for a new wireless modem router that will support that adsl2+ line ?

Thanks

K

dub45

karltimber wrote: »

Hi,

Live in Navan, where I can only really get BT bb and was on the 3mb pack.
They just moved me over to a 6m pack for free by changing me from a dsl line to a local loop unbundling line.

the rep said that my old -4 year - Netgear DG834G router may not support the new adsl2+ line that I will be on.

there was an offer of a Voager router but I declined.

Do you have any recommendations for a new wireless modem router that will support that adsl2+ line ?

Thanks

K

You should be able to get a firmware upgrade for the netgear which will solve the adsl2+ issue for you. Just make sure you download the correct version for your edition of the 834.

http://kbserver.netgear.com/products/DG834.asp

I am using an 834 of considerable vintage now, with Smart no problem. In fact the 834 has a reputation for being good with problem lines.

johnciall

Unless it's a pretty old version of the DG834g it is an ADSL2+ Router check on the bottom of the unit it'll be written there i know that atleast v4 on is ADSL2+

karltimber

Thx folks,

will check tonight and report back.

Thx

K

karltimber

just checked and it's a V2 router - will this do for the adsl2+ with a firmware upgrade or do I need to get a new router ?

K

edit - looks likes it should be ok - http://kbserver.netgear.com/datasheets/DG834v2_ds_11July05.pdf

just double check - if ya don't mind

thx k

johnciall

According to this forum it would appear so

http://forums.whirlpool.net.au/forum-replies-archive.cfm/823533.html

dub45

I am using the updated v2 with Smart.

http://kb.netgear.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/259

karltimber

Thanks a mil folks,

will double check the firmware version over the next few days, but positive I updated it a few weeks back anyhow,

thanks again,

K

karltimber

Hi,

BT text me to say the llu change-over was in progress & active.

D/l speeds are fantastic now - didn't have to do anyhting to router -upgraded firmware about 2 weeks ago anyhows.

data
Download speed 5183 Kbps
Upload speed 433 Kbps
QOS 98 %
RTT 31 ms
Max Delay 8 ms

thanks again folks,

k

Cabaal

Gopod to hear things are going good, its good practice to upgrade to newer firmwares...although I never do it straight away incase they have a major bug..best wait a month or so

Baneblade

saw this a bit late but incase anyone else is looking at it

as long as they are not upgrading you passed 8mb any adsl router should work on an adsl2+ line