Best Router

[Taz]

Just be careful with the 2800 series Draytek routers. There are *some* complaints on the Draytek forums about their performance on long and noisy ADSL lines. I have one and I feel it could do better but it still outperforms other routers i've tried on my line (which probably isn't very good).

Other than that I simply cannot fault the 2800-Series routers. The wireless performance (with upgraded antennae) is remarkable.

[dangel]

What would you recommend as a antennae upgrade? My 2800V is a bit pants at times with my centrino lappy

[Taz]

What would you recommend as a antennae upgrade? My 2800V is a bit pants at times with my centrino lappy

I replaced the stock antennae on my 2800G with two of these:

http://www.dsl-warehouse.co.uk/product.asp?pr=VIGOR5DBI

These are Draytek hi-gain antennae that are suitable for all the 2800-Series Draytek routers (to the best of my knowledge).

My router is around 6 metres away from my PC and there are two walls in the way. I get a 108Mb/S 'Excellent' signal strength connection to the 2800G using these two antennae.

With the stock 2800G antennae I get, at best, a 'good' signal that usually drops to 54Mb/S.

Highly recommended. By the way, the WiFi card on my PC also has an external desktop antenna to improve the signal.

[DR]

Cheapest place? for a DrayTek Vigor2800VG

[blueball]

Draytek 2700 here (I'm on cable not ADSL) - I bought it to replace a Zyxel which was, err how can I put this, crap!

[dangel]

I replaced the stock antennae on my 2800G with two of these:

http://www.dsl-warehouse.co.uk/product.asp?pr=VIGOR5DBI

These are Draytek hi-gain antennae that are suitable for all the 2800-Series Draytek routers (to the best of my knowledge).

My router is around 6 metres away from my PC and there are two walls in the way. I get a 108Mb/S 'Excellent' signal strength connection to the 2800G using these two antennae.

With the stock 2800G antennae I get, at best, a 'good' signal that usually drops to 54Mb/S.

Highly recommended. By the way, the WiFi card on my PC also has an external desktop antenna to improve the signal.

Thanks for that

[madman045]

Cheapest place? for a DrayTek Vigor2800VG

£144.10 + VAT + DEL

http://www.broadbandstuff.co.uk/prod...roducts_id=564

I haven't used the before mind you.

[kempez]

Is the 2700VG worth getting instead of the 2800?

Fancy having voice there as an option and they seem to look great and do the job. Only have 3-4 PC's (1-2 wireless) and a 360 (wired)

[DR]

I just picked up a 2800VG

[kempez]

I just picked up a 2800VG

let us know how it goes

[DR]

Of course

[redlight]

I just picked up a 2800VG brand new off the bay for £85.

[DR]

I just picked up a 2800VG brand new off the bay for £85.

Nice so have I


I am going to cancel my order at the other place

[redlight]

Nice

I hope so as I made my decision based on what the good folks here had to say about them. The seller still has 2 left if anybody is interested. They are listed under Vigor not Draytek.

[DR]

For anyone else who is interested: http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Brand-New-Vigo...QQcmdZViewItem

[DR]

I hope so as I made my decision based on what the good folks here had to say about them. The seller still has 2 left if anybody is interested. They are listed under Vigor not Draytek.

Poor guy - he has listed them too cheap They normally go for around £150 in the shops - and thus these are half price!

I bought something else on eBay last night which was also half the price and brand new