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Upgrade My Router?

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  • 04-10-2013 4:18pm
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    Herrick
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    I currently have eircoms old Netopia 2247 NGW as a home router.

    I know these aren't meant to be the greatest piece of kit. I just wondered would wireless speed and connection improve with a better router?

    If so any recommendations?


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    #2
    ED E
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    If you're in contract for broadband they'll give you a new one.


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    Torqay
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    If you're still with Eircom, they'll only replace it with a Zyxel modem, not exactly an improvement. ;)

    Changing the modem is not likely to improve the connection speed. If you're looking for a decent home networking router, I recommend the ASUS RT-AC66U. Just connect it to the Netopia modem and disable WLAN in the Netopia.


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    Herrick
    Closed Accounts Posts: 903 ✭✭✭Herrick


    Thanks for the reply T but that I'm afraid is waaay over my budget mark :p

    Was looking for something in the €50 region.


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    Torqay
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    You're saving at the wrong end! :D

    Still somewhat outside you budget, this TP-Link router is getting good reviews (and it is compatible with OpenWRT, DD-WRT).


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