Gigabit router
 

Hi All

I was under the impression that I would be getting a gigabit router when my internet was installed, Not the case.:erm:
Any recommendations for a good Gigabit router to use with the modem.
I am on 50meg service.
Cheers.

Re: Gigabit router
 

Is it only 100mbps? O_o

I would recommend anything by Netgear (which the VM router is) or Linksys, but I can't recommend any particular models. Then again I wouldnt expect the manufacturers to have many wireless routers with gigabit and no adsl modem...

Re: Gigabit router
 

There aren't many routers out there with gigabit built-in but they do exist. Why not save yourself some money and just buy a gigabit switch then plug that into your current router?

Re: Gigabit router
 

Thanks for the replies, I will have a look round and see what there is.

Re: Gigabit router
 

I'm happy with the Linksys WRT610N. Bit pricey though, especially if you don't need the USB storage connection.

Why have a separate switch if you can get a router to do what you need. You're just adding to your power consumption by having two devices, even if that power use is small.

Re: Gigabit router
 

Beware the latest Netgear routers are nails avoid

Re: Gigabit router
 

Very true, but that router in question is around £120, compared to £40 for a gigabit switch. You'd have to have it powered on for many years for the switch alone to cost you £80 in electricity ;)

Re: Gigabit router
 

As an aside to this question.
What happens if/when Virgin go 100/150meg plus?.
I think getting a Gigabit router makes sense all round and has some future proofing at the same time.

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Just got this router, magic... Link
Take a hammer to the Netgear and save yourself a lot of bother.

Re: Gigabit router
 

Are netgear really that bad?
I've never had a problem with my Sky supplied router, or the one I use on Be Internet.
What problem are common with netgear?.

Re: Gigabit router
 

the firmware is flakey in the new models it will be sorted but avoid for now. I found a nice D Link of ebuyer for a ton looks like it fits the bill

http://www.ebuyer.com/product/128049

Re: Gigabit router
 

Decisions decisions.
Looks like people are leaning to D-Link, My mate had a D-link and hated every minute of it, It was an older one though.

Re: Gigabit router
 

i got a belkin n1 vision which has gigabit connection and am happy with it

Re: Gigabit router
 

Ok, So it's either Belkin or D-Link.

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I have ordered the D-Link 655.
It seems to be getting brilliant reviews everywhere I look.
Cheers.

Re: Gigabit router
 

http://www.ebuyer.com/product/128049

I have this one runs like a dream get approx 60 / 70 MBytes a sec on it.

Re: Gigabit router
 

That's exactly the one I have ordered.
Cheers.

Re: Gigabit router D Link
 

D Link number 1 on Gadget Show test yesterday.

xtopher (D Link owner for 6 months)

Re: Gigabit router
 

Glad you went for the router option and not the Modem > Router > Switch as you wouldn't have seen any speed benefit from it unless you did alot of large local lan file transfers.

Re: Gigabit router D Link
 

Chap at work mentioned that today, I missed it as per usual.

Re: Gigabit router
 

I'm using the D-Link DIR 655 Router and I have just been into the 50Mb Modem settings and it states, Ethernet Link Status 1000 Mbps/Full duplex.
Does this mean that the Modem is connecting at the highest speed it can, depending on the speed of the Router and NIC, confused..... :dozey:

Re: Gigabit router
 

That is the connection speed between the modem and router.
Which is the fastest it will achieve, It's not your internet speed.
Unfortunately.

Re: Gigabit router
 

Check out the LAN-to-WAN throughput.

It seems impossible to obtain this figure for most domestic routers - even gigabit ones.

You can find these figures for commercial routers but you'll need to get quite a big one to get over 50Mbps out of it.

Re: Gigabit router
 

Not true, i had a normal WRT54Gv5 with DD-WRT on it, WAN-LAN bandwith was over 80Mbps.

Re: Gigabit router
 

Got my new router yesterday, Very nice indeed.
Only slight problem is when I start my PC Vista 64 keeps asking for drivers for it, There are none????.
Weird.