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    Upgrading to Wireless N - what to go for?

    Up until now I have decided to stick with the normal provided router/modem that does Wireless-G, but it just seems to have issues needing a restart too often for my liking.

    So I'm thinking I might as well upgrade to Wireless N, especially now that it's been ratified. What I want to know though is what I should go for?

    I'd be needing both a router with built in ADSL2+ modem, as well as 2 Wireless-N USB adapters - obviously I'd like to get as close to the advertised 300mbps as possible for the network connection.

    Thank You in advance

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    Re: Upgrading to Wireless N - what to go for?

    I don't know much about specific models and such but i would recommend going for either a netgear or zyxel, always used them myself and they've been nothing but perfect

    You may wanna take a look at both their websites to check out individual specs

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    Re: Upgrading to Wireless N - what to go for?

    Society's to blame,
    Or possibly Atari.

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    Re: Upgrading to Wireless N - what to go for?

    Not a fan of Belkin personally.

    I do like Edimax equipment though, very good value for money, and have been very stable in my experience.

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    Re: Upgrading to Wireless N - what to go for?

    Thanks for your input {S.G}Monkey, Phage, and Funkstar

    I'll be sure to keep those things in mind, though as I am obviously still undecided I still welcome any further suggestions from anyone else too

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    Re: Upgrading to Wireless N - what to go for?

    A bit off topic, but when is the N standard getting ratified? As it seems to have been draft stage for years.

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    Re: Upgrading to Wireless N - what to go for?

    Quote Originally Posted by Antagram View Post
    A bit off topic, but when is the N standard getting ratified? As it seems to have been draft stage for years.
    It was ratified last month. http://www.hexus.net/content/item.php?item=20219

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    Re: Upgrading to Wireless N - what to go for?

    I use Netgear and Linksys mostly, my personal requirement is that it runs DD-WRT, which to coin a phrase "Turns you $60 router into a $600 router"

    Currently I have two Netgear-N Routers running DD-WRT running as a 5ghz bridge from my hall where the telephone master is, to my study where it connects to a big ethernet switch. Works great, and this is through an exterior wall (study in an extension)

    Exact model is "Netgear WNDR3300 Dualband 802.11n Wireless Router"

    The nice thing is that the dual band you can run a 5ghz and 2.4ghz network simultaneously, so I have my bridge as 5ghz (interference free), but still have a 2.4ghz network for guests etc to connect to with non 5ghz hardware.

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    Re: Upgrading to Wireless N - what to go for?

    Thanks for the suggestion Champman99, though it seems that router isn't available in the UK yet. Also, I thought I heard DD-WRT was supposed to be free and Open Source? It seems they're selling a Professional version

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    Re: Upgrading to Wireless N - what to go for?

    I bought mine from a shop in the UK, maybe its just end of life, it was a while ago. I guess manufacturers have changed product numbers etc with Draft-N being fully ratified. Anyway, I dont really see the point in 2.4ghz 'N', especially in an area with many other wireless networks. So in my book its best to go for a dual band router, whichever brand you plump for.

    Open-WRT (which is definitely open source) and 'Tomato' are other options. Not sure about the professional options, I'm not an avid follower or anything, I just installed it, got it working perfectly after alot of trying, and I wouldnt want to change anything until it breaks

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    Re: Upgrading to Wireless N - what to go for?

    Makes sense, thanks for the advice

    EDIT: Ah, that explains it, yours is the cable modem version, I was searching for the ADSL2+ modem version which is DGND3300.
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    Re: Upgrading to Wireless N - what to go for?

    Ah I see, though I do use mine with ADSL.

    With Sky they dont allow you to use any modem but the router they provide (in the T&Cs,) and deliberately dont give out username and passwords, its hardwired into the modem/router.

    So I just turned off its wireless and use it as an ethernet modem basically with my own wireless equipment.

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    Re: Upgrading to Wireless N - what to go for?

    Ah, I see - I'm not with Sky, so obviously I don't have that restriction.

    For anyone interested, I emailed Netgear to find out if the DGND3300 is going to be released over here any time soon, and they said it will be available in the next couple of weeks.

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    Re: Upgrading to Wireless N - what to go for?

    I have on of these:

    DIR-655 Xtreme N Gigabit Router:
    http://www.dlink.com/products/?pid=530

    I believe this is it's near friend in terms of offering ADSL2+ modem.
    http://www.ebuyer.com/product/119456

    And well for features and quality it is a fantastic router, but you are looking at the £100 mark.
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    Re: Upgrading to Wireless N - what to go for?

    Thanks for the suggestion DannyM

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