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Killove

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Hi guys, i'm on the market for a new modem router.
I have a 10mb ADSL line, and am currently using a Belkin router which disconnects me literally every hour all day.
It also battles to stream video and often cuts out.

I need something reliable that will last a while that can stream video wirelessly.
I download a fair amount, need a wireless network, and need a stable connection.

Any recommendations or people who sell such a unit?
 
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You should really look at the ASUS Routers if you tend to use the internet that much.
 
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Killove said:
Hi guys, i'm on the market for a new modem router.
I have a 10mb ADSL line, and am currently using a Belkin router which disconnects me literally every hour all day.
It also battles to stream video and often cuts out.

I need something reliable that will last a while that can stream video wirelessly.
I download a fair amount, need a wireless network, and need a stable connection.

Any recommendations or people who sell such a unit?
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Whats your SNR and attenuation stats?
 
PsyWulf

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ASUS routers are like pitbulls when it comes to staying online. And I also like TP-link
 
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Killove said:
Hi guys, i'm on the market for a new modem router.
I have a 10mb ADSL line, and am currently using a Belkin router which disconnects me literally every hour all day.
It also battles to stream video and often cuts out.

I need something reliable that will last a while that can stream video wirelessly.
I download a fair amount, need a wireless network, and need a stable connection.

Any recommendations or people who sell such a unit?
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I would first look at your line quality before purchasing a new router. Could possibly be that your speed is maybe too high for your line to handle. As suggested earlier, post your ADSL line stats.
 
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PsyWulf said:
ASUS routers are like pitbulls when it comes to staying online. And I also like TP-link
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While I'm sure ASUS routers are brilliant, I have a D-link and I haven't had any dropping issues. It's far from the best router, but you certainly don't need to buy an ASUS if you use the internet a lot.

My next brand will be TP-link, heard good things about them.
 
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Yeah look at a TP-link router with at least 300Mbps wireless N, you will have to ask for recommended models from another fourmite.
 
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DrJohnZoidberg said:
I would first look at your line quality before purchasing a new router. Could possibly be that your speed is maybe too high for your line to handle. As suggested earlier, post your ADSL line stats.
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How do check line quality? I have the same problem as the OP. Disconnections throughout the day. My ISP has checked and they say the drops are happening from my router.
 
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I had the same problem in my old house. Bump this post I would like an answer to..... U got to love a rich community with answers from professionals


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xera

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I have been using a TP-Link (TL-WR1043ND) router for quite a while now. It is pretty stable, but with stock firmware, and even some other firmware's I've loaded since, it would become unresponsive after about 7 days of usage, not even responding to ping.
I have currently installed DD-WRT on it, and it's much more stable than TP-Link's firmware. It can run longer than a week with no problems, and there are a few devices using it (~20, including pc's, laptops, tablets, phones)

However it's still not perfect, and it's wireless is not as fast as I would like, so I have been considering the new Asus with Wireless AC, as it also accepts open source firmware, and seems to be able to handle much greater load.

What I would not recommend is a Netgear. We tried using that in same circumstances, and it was a nightmare. Now it is only used as a DSL modem, the TP-Link does the rest.
 
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xera said:
I have been using a TP-Link (TL-WR1043ND) router for quite a while now. It is pretty stable, but with stock firmware, and even some other firmware's I've loaded since, it would become unresponsive after about 7 days of usage, not even responding to ping.
I have currently installed DD-WRT on it, and it's much more stable than TP-Link's firmware. It can run longer than a week with no problems, and there are a few devices using it (~20, including pc's, laptops, tablets, phones)

However it's still not perfect, and it's wireless is not as fast as I would like, so I have been considering the new Asus with Wireless AC, as it also accepts open source firmware, and seems to be able to handle much greater load.

What I would not recommend is a Netgear. We tried using that in same circumstances, and it was a nightmare. Now it is only used as a DSL modem, the TP-Link does the rest.
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Which Asus is that?
 
Fox1

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Takealot's pricing is very close to cost and then you get free delivery.
 
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Jared176 said:
I contacted Takealot and their suppliers don't have the B1 model. Much prefer the look of the B1.
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Esquire does have the B1 model. You can sign up with them as a MyBB member or you can contact them for your nearest dealer.
 
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