New router time

dreamers75

Looking to go with this

http://www.elara.ie/productdetail.aspx?productcode=ECE2346769

ASUSTEK
DSL-N55U, Asus DSL-N55U, 802.11a/b/g/n Dual band 300Mbps, ADSL Modem Router with USB Printer Server, ANNEX A/M, Easy User Interface, detachable Antenna *3
Integrated home gateway with independent CPUs for modem and router
Dual-band Wi-Fi delivers up to 600Mbps in bandwidth
4x Gigabit Ethernet ports provide enhanced wired network performance
Auto-detecting ADSL connection with CD/manual-free setup
Finest P2P experience via 300,000 concurrent data sessions
File sharing, printer sharing, and iPad charging using multi-functional twin USB ports

Pretty much does what i think i need.

PC (ehternet everything else wireless), Laptop, 2 tablets, PS3,Xbox, several android phones. Eircom BB

Current Dlink showing its age when more than 5 devices connect (its 7 years old)
Always get Asus motherboards so leanign towards above, anyone used them or know of any horror stories?

PogMoThoin

I don't recommend Asus networking products at all, overpriced, never worth the money. In fact, I've had bother with them before.

I've been singing the praised of these It's an enterprise router for little money. Bit of a learning curve though, be prepared. This is 1Watt (1000mW), that puny Asus is probably 85-100mW . It's a router, so just bridge your existing modem and let this handle your connection.

http://www.boards.ie/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=2056718566
http://www.boards.ie/vbulletin/showthread.php?p=81148627

Available here: http://www.ebay.ie/itm/MIKROTIK-Routerboard-RB751G-2HnD-WIRELESS-5xPORT-GIGABIT-ROUTER-RB-751G-2HnD-/200712003798?pt=COMP_EN_Routers&hash=item2ebb5e20d6

Xantia

PogMoThoin wrote: »

I don't recommend Asus networking products at all, overpriced, never worth the money. In fact, I've had bother with them before.

I've been singing the praised of these It's an enterprise router for little money. Bit of a learning curve though, be prepared. This is 1Watt (1000mW), that puny Asus is probably 85-100mW . It's a router, so just bridge your existing modem and let this handle your connection.

http://www.boards.ie/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=2056718566
http://www.boards.ie/vbulletin/showthread.php?p=81148627

Available here: http://www.ebay.ie/itm/MIKROTIK-Routerboard-RB751G-2HnD-WIRELESS-5xPORT-GIGABIT-ROUTER-RB-751G-2HnD-/200712003798?pt=COMP_EN_Routers&hash=item2ebb5e20d6

Must say I agree - bit of a learning curve at the start but then you are on your way.

dreamers75

Cant or no point bridging the current router/modem cos its fcuked

Have DD-WRT also here but would prefer an all in one solution rather than bridging again.

Xantia

You could go for a Fritz Box
They work on Eircom Broadband and also supply WiFi and DECT if required.
You can also seup VoIP links to telephone suppliers on them.
http://www.fritzbox.eu/en/products/index.php

dahamsta

I put a good bit of research into routers a while back and everyone was singing the praises of Billion at the time, so I ended up with a Bipac 7800n and it's worked very well for me. Highly recommended.

PJtharsaile

Contrary to what's been stated above, the Asus RT-N16 is one of the best available routers for anyone interested in using DD-WRT or Tomato firmware. I prefer Tomato and have used Toastman's version for the last couple of years but will likely switch to Shibby's soon.

http://www.linksysinfo.org/index.php?forum/ is a useful place to start reading up on open source firmware. http://tomatousb.org/ is a good introduction but this version has been superceded.

When it comes to upgrading to an 802.11ac router my first question will be can it be flashed to run Tomato? If yes, I'll check the specs further, if not I'll pass.

PogMoThoin

Question, why are you depending so much on wireless? Being a big gamer, why haven't you ran cables to all fixed devices, consoles etc to leave wireless for mobility only, laptops, smartphones etc. Your network will perform better this way. Our wireless needs are rising rapidly with everyone having smartphones, Voip from our phones, streaming media throughout your house etc. Buy a box of cable, a crimp tool, some rj45's and put some thought into running a few cables, you'll be glad you did when it's done.

Gonzovision

Another option is network plugs, if running cable is too much hassle.

PogMoThoin

gonzovision wrote: »

Another option is network plugs, if running cable is too much hassle.

They can get you out of a spot to one device, but like wireless, they are half duplex, they only talk in one direction at a time as they use the same medium to transmit and receive. Nothing beats the future-proof option of running a cable, a cat5 cable does full duplex and gigabit. It's a no-brainer.

dahamsta

I'd only ever use homeplugs as a last resort.