Spec me an ADSL modem/router

[Hawker1986]

Hi Guys,

Basically im planning on upgrading my home network to support gigabit streaming of film and data from a NAS box and I would like some advice on a new modem/router. It needs:

ADSL modem built in (on talk talK)
300mbps wifi
10/100/1000 LAN support with 4 ports
Usual firewall stuff

Ive been reading round and im struggling to come to a decision so would be grateful for some expert opinion. My current one is a netgear but im not fussy about brand, just want something with decent transfers, good stability and that isnt too complicated to set up. Price range ~£100-150.

Cheers guys,

Hawker

[abaxas]

s:

ADSL modem built in (on talk talK)

good stability

Sadly mutually exclusive. Enjoy your flappy ppp connections on any router.

[Funkstar]

It's not going to be a popular option, but have a look at the project link in my sig to see what I did.

Basically, I have a Draytek modem/router, gigabit switch and a wireless AP. All seperate units, which gives me far more power and flexability.

[gss03]

It's not going to be a popular option, but have a look at the project link in my sig to see what I did.

Basically, I have a Draytek modem/router, gigabit switch and a wireless AP. All seperate units, which gives me far more power and flexability.

I'd back wot he said.
Draytek for stable router
Gigabit Switch for your connectivity
and a separate AP (or multiple APs) to give you coverage/ speed requirements.

[Zak33]

/\ and thirded..

Draytek for top router.. but it had only one gigabit port.. so as they all say.. gigabit switch

[Funkstar]

Draytek for top router.. but it had only one gigabit port.. so as they all say.. gigabit switch

Or none at all if you have an older one

Looks like I'll be extending this setup as I'm trying to move into a 5 bedroom house spread over 4 floors. I think I'll need a few more APs and a larger switch

[peterb]

As above. If you are going to have more than 4 network ports you might as well get a gigabit tch - the router doesn't really need one as the limiting factor on the gateway will be ADSL, but as the Drayteks have one - you might as well use it!

My own set up is a Draytek 2800 (no gigabit) with wireless, feeding a couple of gigabit switches for those devices that use it and a second physical lan running at 100 for slower devices like printers, All on the same logical subnet, but allowed me to re-use kit that wouild otherwise have been redubdant.