DSL Router Recommendation

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#173729 3-Jun-2015 15:40

I've been asked to recommend a DSL router for use on a dodgy line. Location is semi-rural and it appears that the DSL connection frequently drops on the existing router. I don't know if it drops completely, or just stops sending data. Either way the result is that the connection falls over and the internet won't work till the router is rebooted.

I was wondering if anyone had any recommendations for routers for this sort of situation. I'd be keen on something with a ping watchdog that will auto-reboot it.

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#1316869 3-Jun-2015 15:53

Do you want a single modem/router box, or a separate modem and router (which would probably work better but cost more)?

Your budget?

EDIT: Do you want WiFi?

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#1316872 3-Jun-2015 16:04

Well if it was *me* I'd be putting a draytek 130 with a mikrotik of some sort behind it.

However it's not, and it'll need to be managed by a computer literate, but non-techie person. So an all in one would be better. As for price.. I think they'd not really care (as far as consumerish routers go) as long as it's a stable connection.

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#1316877 3-Jun-2015 16:22

qyiet: Well if it was *me* I'd be putting a draytek 130 with a mikrotik of some sort behind it. ....

Snap!

Meanwhile, back at the ranch:

ASUS DSL-N55U DUAL-BAND WIRELESS-N600 GIGABIT ADSL MODEM ROUTER - $220 <<< OK

ASUS DSL-N66U DUAL-BAND WIRELESS-N900 GIGABIT ADSL/VDSL MODEM ROUTER - $300 <<< probably the best compromise

ASUS DSL-AC68U DUAL-BAND 802.11AC AC1900 GIGABIT MODEM ROUTER - $410 <<< overkill?

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#1316893 3-Jun-2015 16:51

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ASUS DSL-N55U DUAL-BAND WIRELESS-N600 GIGABIT ADSL MODEM ROUTER - $220 <<< OK

ASUS DSL-N66U DUAL-BAND WIRELESS-N900 GIGABIT ADSL/VDSL MODEM ROUTER - $300 <<< probably the best compromise

ASUS DSL-AC68U DUAL-BAND 802.11AC AC1900 GIGABIT MODEM ROUTER - $410 <<< overkill?

I think I'll recommend the N66U Chorus have claimed that they will "upgrade the local cabinet soon" and "vdsl will be available". I'll believe both of those when I see them, but having VDSL available should it happen would be worth 80 dollars.

The 802.11AC on the AC86U is nice, but I know they don't have any AC devices at the moment, and I don't think they have any real requirement for high internal LAN speeds, and zero hope of fiber, so it would mostly be wasted tech.

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#1316896 3-Jun-2015 17:06

qyiet: ... The 802.11AC on the AC86U is nice, but I know they don't have any AC devices at the moment, and I don't think they have any real requirement for high internal LAN speeds, and zero hope of fiber, so it would mostly be wasted tech.

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#1316907 3-Jun-2015 17:31

Just checking - have they also got a master filter installed?

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#1317169 4-Jun-2015 08:33

michaelmurfy: Just checking - have they also got a master filter installed?

I've not been onsite, so I can't be sure. I'll emphasize the importance of doing so.

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#1317258 4-Jun-2015 10:39

qyiet: I've been asked to recommend a DSL router for use on a dodgy line. Location is semi-rural and it appears that the DSL connection frequently drops on the existing router. I don't know if it drops completely, or just stops sending data. Either way the result is that the connection falls over and the internet won't work till the router is rebooted.

I was wondering if anyone had any recommendations for routers for this sort of situation. I'd be keen on something with a ping watchdog that will auto-reboot it.

Do you want redundancy? If it is a flaky connection you can get a router with usb 3g backup. So when the adsl or vdsl drops out it will automagically switch to 3g. There are quite a few routers that will do that

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