Alternative to Eircom Router ?

threein99

Has anyone got any suggestions for a router to use for Eircoms broadband ? The old reliable grey one we had has finally kicked the bucket, the Zycel one they provide is awful so I'm looking out for a new one, nothing too expensive, looking to spend around 40-50 quid on it.

threein99

Anyone?

Bog Standard User

any adsl modem that has a broadcomm dsl chipset in it. broadcom dsl chipset tend to hold sync better. also consider buying a wifi modem with dual band wireless so you can get better wifi on the 5ghz frequency (cordless phones wont interfere with it)

threein99

Bog Standard User wrote: »

any adsl modem that has a broadcomm dsl chipset in it. broadcom dsl chipset tend to hold sync better. also consider buying a wifi modem with dual band wireless so you can get better wifi on the 5ghz frequency (cordless phones wont interfere with it)

Any brand in particular you would recommend ? Netgear seem decent

Bog Standard User

threein99 wrote: »

Any brand in particular you would recommend ? Netgear seem decent

netgear / cisco / dlink / linksys are all decent makes

dub45

And don't forget you will need these settings when you make your purchase:

Basic modem settings:
Username: eircom@eircom.net
Password: broadband1
Encapsulation: PPPoE
Multiplexing: LLC Based
VPI: 8
VCI: 35

mugs11

Where's a good place to pick up one in Dublin city centre? Maplins or is it a bit pricey in there?

cunnijo

mugs11 wrote: »

Where's a good place to pick up one in Dublin city centre? Maplins or is it a bit pricey in there?

Currys/PC World in the Jervis Centre is one I can think of. Pity Peats are gone, as even they were cheaper than Maplins. Then there is Anazon who will ship it to you within 3-4 days from their warehouse here in Ireland.

mugs11

Thanks cunnijo. To be honest I don't mind waiting the few days...what would you recommend off Amazon? I was looking for the D-Link DGL-4500 but they don't seem to stock it there.

fbradyirl

I'm using a Cisco SRP547W at home. Works great and I never have to reboot it. Although it might be a bit expensive online.

mugs11

Currently unavailable on Amazon, but yeah I don't fancy paying too much

mugs11

Would this one work to replace my eircom Zyxel one? Just a bit confused since it has BT after it...

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Netgear-Wireless-N-Router-Modem-connections/dp/B003FS40KU/

shrek008

mugs11 wrote: »

Would this one work to replace my eircom Zyxel one? Just a bit confused since it has BT after it...

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Netgear-Wireless-N-Router-Modem-connections/dp/B003FS40KU/

Contact eircom and tell them router is not working properly,they will send you a new one,their new routers are much better quality now.

mugs11

shrek008 wrote: »

Contact eircom and tell them router is not working properly,they will send you a new one,their new routers are much better quality now.

I did contact them but my contract is up with them. So if I was to get one sent to me for free I would have to commit to another 12 months with eircom, something I don't fancy doing.

cunnijo

Netgear are a good brand and there is a good choice depending on what specifications you want. Ones with BT on them are questionable, as they may have a UK phone socket instead of an irish one and are generally suited to the UK market only. Along with that their line voltage is somewhat different to ours. Look for one with a RJ-11 input socket.

Apart from Amazon have a look at Dabs (http://www.dabs.ie) ot Komplett (http://www.komplett.ie). I have used both in the past and found them very efficent and quick.

mugs11

Yeah I had a look at Komplett earlier but the prices are a bit higher than I would like. Cheapest Netgear on there is €80 And a quick look at Dabs has a similar price point!

threein99

If you go on adverts and have a look for the old grey Eircom routers, there is lots on there and as they are old they are cheap, try buy one that hasnt got much use, I found a brand new one for 5 euros the other night, I never had a single drop out using those routers.

mugs11

Thanks - have you got a brand? Don't mind spending the extra few bob on one though (up to about €50!).

threein99

mugs11 wrote: »

Thanks - have you got a brand? Don't mind spending the extra few bob on one though (up to about €50!).

The grey eircom ones were netopia 2047 I think