Please recommend me a good ADSL router

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Hello all.

I've recently diagnosed that my ADSL router is overheating, resulting in timeouts and high latency but I would like to turn to myBB to recommend a good replacement.

My main concern is getting a reliable router that can withstand some punishment and not necessarily just getting the one with the most bells and whistles. It must have 802.11 n and preferably 1gbps ethernet with at least 4 ports.
 
Could you perhaps tell us what you currently have and where you're housing the unit (like inside a cupboard drawer, etc)?

The ADSL modems with build in 802.11n WiFi and 1Gbps ports are usually pretty expensive. Its cheaper to get a cheap ADSL modem (eg. D-Link DSL-2500U) and a separate WiFi AP with 1Gbps LAN.
 
The current router is a Telkom billion 800. It stands on the top of a shelf.
 
Can you decrease the WiFi output power on your Billion 800? That should reduce the amount of heat that it generates and hopefully not overheat anymore.

I suggested a few options here: http://mybroadband.co.za/vb/showthr...-suggestions?p=9581190&viewfull=1#post9581190
* Take note that not all of them include 1Gbps switches and that they are also on the expensive side. I chose them because they were most likely good WiFi AP's

Unfortunately WiFi equipment are one of those things where you cannot really find decent reviews :(
 
Pada said:
Could you perhaps tell us what you currently have and where you're housing the unit (like inside a cupboard drawer, etc)?

The ADSL modems with build in 802.11n WiFi and 1Gbps ports are usually pretty expensive. Its cheaper to get a cheap ADSL modem (eg. D-Link DSL-2500U) and a separate WiFi AP with 1Gbps LAN.
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Are you saying that it's better to get a cheaper ADSL router because it won't perform a lot of functions and overheat and get a separate AP between the ADSL and the LAN?
 
No. I'm saying its better to get a separate ADSL modem and WiFi AP, because it is cheaper that way.
Secondly, the WiFi units usually generate a lot more heat than the ADSL modem chipset - so if you have a combined unit, you may have issues with your ADSL connectivity when the device is running hot.
Thirdly, the advantage of having a separate (and cheap) ADSL modem also helps for when the lightening strikes it - so that you don't have to replace something expensive :)

Lastly, there are far less options to look at when you want a combined ADSL modem + WiFi AP + 1Gbps switch unit, when comparing it with just the amount of available WiFi AP + 1Gbps switches/routers units. The ones that does not include the ADSL modem also starts at a lower price point.
 
Pada said:
No. I'm saying its better to get a separate ADSL modem and WiFi AP, because it is cheaper that way.
Secondly, the WiFi units usually generate a lot more heat than the ADSL modem chipset - so if you have a combined unit, you may have issues with your ADSL connectivity when the device is running hot.
Thirdly, the advantage of having a separate (and cheap) ADSL modem also helps for when the lightening strikes it - so that you don't have to replace something expensive :)

Lastly, there are far less options to look at when you want a combined ADSL modem + WiFi AP + 1Gbps switch unit, when comparing it with just the amount of available WiFi AP + 1Gbps switches/routers units. The ones that does not include the ADSL modem also starts at a lower price point.
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Makes sense. What do you think of the D-Link 2500U for the ADSL part? Seems a lot of peeps are giving it the thumbs up.
 
Pada said:
No. I'm saying its better to get a separate ADSL modem and WiFi AP, because it is cheaper that way.
Secondly, the WiFi units usually generate a lot more heat than the ADSL modem chipset - so if you have a combined unit, you may have issues with your ADSL connectivity when the device is running hot.
Thirdly, the advantage of having a separate (and cheap) ADSL modem also helps for when the lightening strikes it - so that you don't have to replace something expensive :)

Lastly, there are far less options to look at when you want a combined ADSL modem + WiFi AP + 1Gbps switch unit, when comparing it with just the amount of available WiFi AP + 1Gbps switches/routers units. The ones that does not include the ADSL modem also starts at a lower price point.
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+1 ... I run my modem/router into a Gbps switch: with separates it's a bit of hassle but you have far more options.

PS you may need a new router if you switch to a 20Mbps line in the near future, so plan accordingly.
 
When browsing the online stores I see some WiFi routers say "repeater" or "extender" in the description. Does that mean they can only be used with an existing AP? Surely not...

And if they don't need an existing AP then why do other routers not advertise the ability? I always thought any WiFi router can extend a WiFi network? Is it just a marketing gimmick?
 
I would go with a DSL-2500 for the ADSL Modem, and then a DAP-1522 (also D-Link) as the WiFi AP+4Ports GB LAN.
 
Regarding managed vs unmanaged routers: do unmanaged routers slow down a network?

So if I buy one of each router and then, without configuring anything on the managed router (like qos, priority etc) will they both behave as fast?
 
Also having the wireless separate means you can have it somewhere central in your house.
 
Pada said:
No. I'm saying its better to get a separate ADSL modem and WiFi AP, because it is cheaper that way.
Secondly, the WiFi units usually generate a lot more heat than the ADSL modem chipset - so if you have a combined unit, you may have issues with your ADSL connectivity when the device is running hot.
Thirdly, the advantage of having a separate (and cheap) ADSL modem also helps for when the lightening strikes it - so that you don't have to replace something expensive :)

Lastly, there are far less options to look at when you want a combined ADSL modem + WiFi AP + 1Gbps switch unit, when comparing it with just the amount of available WiFi AP + 1Gbps switches/routers units. The ones that does not include the ADSL modem also starts at a lower price point.
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This, especially if you live on the Highveld. Lost two TP-Link W8968N modems this year due to lightning
 
@D4N:
Are you using some kind of surge/lightening protection on your telephone line?
 
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