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Forums › LAN (ethernet/Wifi/routers/Bluetooth) › Spark Technicolor Gateway TG582n replace?
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#319819 5-Jun-2025 17:10
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My fibre setup seems to be working OK (931 and 433Mbps speedtest just now) but I'm not sure my old Spark Technicolor Gateway TG582n is up to scratch. Should I replace it?  




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  #3380843 5-Jun-2025 18:49
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I think you got the wrong model there.



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  #3380846 5-Jun-2025 19:09
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I suspect you have a HG659. As that can do gigabit speeds. The wireless coverage is a bit average and has weird issues when you connect more than 32 devices, but apart from that for a 8 year old router it should still be ok.

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  #3381249 6-Jun-2025 13:45
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yitz and BarTender: Thanks guys, you're correct, it's the HG659. It's not feeding 32 devices but there are a few connections:

 




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