Router/Modem change - Is it worth it?

[SHiBBY]

Hey guys,


I'm currently running my 8ta Internet 5 on a Huawei E220 along with a DLink DIR-451 router to my PC and Xbox. Basically this is my internet solution at home.

Now, in an attempt to get better speeds, both internet and wifi network, I am contemplating selling off my DIR-451 and E220, and getting a TPLink MR3420 and a Vodafone K4605/Huawei E372.

My question is this: Will there be a difference? I mean, why is the DIR-451 about R 1,500.00 new where the MR3420 is only R 450.00 odd? Is the Dlink a better router, albeit slower?

Confused...

 

[karnuffel]

I have a xbox with wifi adapter and mr3420 setup. It works well but the TP-Link is not the most stable of routers. Be prepared to reboot it often. Also go and read on this forum about the combination of modem and router.

 

[SHiBBY]

You see, that's what I need to hear. Because at the moment I am connected 24/7 without dropping the line or rebooting once... And that at 5mbps...

 

[karnuffel]

You see, that's what I need to hear. Because at the moment I am connected 24/7 without dropping the line or rebooting once... And that at 5mbps...

Look im sure with future firmware releases it will get fixed and you should keep in mind I am using a cell c zte 668. I had a e220 modem and it worked well with my tp-link.

this thread has some negative posts. There are however a few happy customers. It seems you need to just get the right router and modem combination.

 

[rodga]

I had a e220 with a dlink dsl2650
was 24/7 and prob only had to reboot 3 times in about the 5 months I had it

Was great until they broke in and stole it
now i got the tplink with k4505z (i think)
but its nowhere near as stable/reliable as my old setup

 

[SHiBBY]

Damn, I am so confused... I like my DLink except for the fact that I can't use my K4605 and it's uber-slow wifi...