cheechy Posted August 6, 2007 Report Share Posted August 6, 2007 Ok guys I'm looking for some top drawer advice on replacing my Netgear 834G Version 1 that is playing up and disconnecting lots for some reason now even with the last firware loaded up. Its not the ISP or BT as my backup USB modem is ok. So I'm looking to go 'N' this time around. Is there any around with wireless N and gigabit ethernet support? Failing that whats the current top performing home ADSL router modem kit? I need help as I'm quickly getting p1ssed at the amount of times I'm being disconnected from my fave online games Cheers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gren Posted August 6, 2007 Report Share Posted August 6, 2007 If you want another Netgear, this is the one to get : Draft N router Am really happy with my 834GT but had similar problems which turned out to be the internal house wiring. And yes, like you, my USB modem was fine at the same time as the router was dropping connections. S/N ratio was dropping too low. Try opening the phone socket and using the test socket behind it to bypass the house wiring. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cheechy Posted August 6, 2007 Author Report Share Posted August 6, 2007 Thanks for that one Gren but it appears it isn't that. This is a BT installed socket that has no test socket (I'm assuming you mean a socket behind the faceplate). I've been doing a bit of background reading and have come across a Linksys ADSL Router modem called the WAG-325N which has had good reviews. May just go ahead and get it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mark88 Posted August 6, 2007 Report Share Posted August 6, 2007 All the big companies have an N wireless/modem/router but none of them seem to have gigbabit ethernet, just 100mbps. I was looking for the same and couldn't find. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chav Posted August 7, 2007 Report Share Posted August 7, 2007 I always use linksys kit - never had a problem! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sheds Posted August 7, 2007 Report Share Posted August 7, 2007 I've got a netgear dg834N and its fine. works like a dream, so would recommend no probs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CarMad Posted August 10, 2007 Report Share Posted August 10, 2007 [ QUOTE ] All the big companies have an N wireless/modem/router but none of them seem to have gigbabit ethernet, just 100mbps. I was looking for the same and couldn't find. [/ QUOTE ] I've just had this months PC Pro through the door today. Its reviewing 802.11n rated routers, 4 or which have gigabit ethernet. Unless you can't wait the 20 or so seconds different to send a big file or have what 3 or 4 HD movies being streamed at the same time 100meg is still more than enough. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tonsko Posted August 14, 2007 Report Share Posted August 14, 2007 [ QUOTE ] I've got a netgear dg834N and its fine. works like a dream, so would recommend no probs. [/ QUOTE ] Got one of these too. Pretty good. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roger_Irrelevant Posted August 14, 2007 Report Share Posted August 14, 2007 Another DG834N user here... Hunt around becaue these come up cheap quite often... Can be had for bargain money. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
farmerpalmer Posted August 18, 2007 Report Share Posted August 18, 2007 Hi cheechy, just bought a belkin draft-n modem router last week. Not cheap (£100), but very easy to set up. Good range thoughout, including garden, and good speeds (78-130 Mbps desktop draft n, 54Mbps g laptop everywhere). Use a draft-n on desktops and g for laptop, as it had built in wi-fi card. This is my first encounter with wi-fi -just wish i had gone done this route® long ago. Excellent bit of kit -also got PS3 connected with 90-100% signal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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