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| Thread ID: 147420 | 2018-12-11 07:00:00 | VDSL Router for multiple devices | EFFIGY (12530) | Press F1 |
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| 1456424 | 2018-12-11 07:00:00 | At any time we could be running most of the following... 2 PC's 2 Laptops 2 Tablets 2 Phones 1 Smart TV 1 Chromecast We are limited to VDSL on copper. So what is the best router we could use? |
EFFIGY (12530) | ||
| 1456425 | 2018-12-11 08:26:00 | What are you using at the moment and what are you finding unsatisfactory with your current setup? Without more detail it is impossible to give any sensible advice. | CliveM (6007) | ||
| 1456426 | 2018-12-11 20:32:00 | When people say "the best", they never actually mean "the best" :-) Are you willing to spend $1000+ on the best ? Use what the ISP gave you, unless have have a real need to replace it. If you need better wifi , then spend the money on a separate wifi setup . |
1101 (13337) | ||
| 1456427 | 2018-12-12 05:48:00 | When people say "the best", they never actually mean "the best" :-) Are you willing to spend $1000+ on the best ? Maybe not quite that, but yes enough to deliver gaming quality to multiple rooms. Considering Netgear Nighthawk There is probably much more about a household wireless network I need to learn. I have managed well will a router and old Netgear extender for years, its likely its time to update everything now that we have the entire house running multiple devices. That's why I love this forum, you never know what you don't know until you ask. |
EFFIGY (12530) | ||
| 1456428 | 2018-12-12 05:50:00 | Currently Vodafone standard VDSL router and Netgear WN2000RPT extender. We are all experiencing stuttering and multiple drop outs. |
EFFIGY (12530) | ||
| 1456429 | 2018-12-12 18:56:00 | What speeds are you gettng when connected directly by cable to your modem. If that checks out ok then proceed to the next step if not talk to your ISP. Then if that speed is good check out your wifi at several locations around your house and see what strength signal you get WiFi Analyzer is a free app you can use to get that information. Without knowing that you could spend a lot of cash without any real gain. I would expect your network to handle everything ok but unless you have a reasonable connection to your ISP there is not a lot you can do. |
CliveM (6007) | ||
| 1456430 | 2018-12-12 20:33:00 | If anyone has ever used a torrent program maybe it is busy uploading to all and sundry and has not had sharing turned off. | zqwerty (97) | ||
| 1456431 | 2018-12-12 20:38:00 | I'll ASSUME youre having wifi issues . Extenders usually dont work . Boosters usually dont help. The Nighthawk might help, it might not. Its an expensive device that may not help at all. Some sites (and houses) are just bad for wifi signal , the wifi simply cant get through all the walls & floors. Each wall will drop the signal approx 50% (3db) , so some homes simply cant get a usuable wifi signal in all rooms . My small, single level house has alot of wifi dead zones. If you can run network cable, thats the best option. Thats not practical in many homes. Powerline Kits can work wonders, again some sites/rooms they dont work , Its a try & see sort of thing Ive installed a dozen or so Powerline kits at various sites, not perfect but gives usuable wifi. You can usually but additional units to put in other rooms www.pbtech.co.nz These sellers are very helpfull and could recommend Commercial grade wifi access points (Unifi, Grandstream) . Some commercial Grade access points are cheaper than Nighthawks https://www.gowifi.co.nz/ Or these guys, they guarantee results with their installs . They run cables and install Access Points . wifiplus.co.nz |
1101 (13337) | ||
| 1456432 | 2018-12-13 19:46:00 | I'll ASSUME youre having wifi issues . Extenders usually dont work . Boosters usually dont help. I have been using the Netgear WN2000RPT extender for about 7 years - it deffinately helps. It also might be nearing the end of its life, although it is stable and functioning. The Nighthawk might help, it might not. Its an expensive device that may not help at all. Some sites (and houses) are just bad for wifi signal , the wifi simply cant get through all the walls & floors. Each wall will drop the signal approx 50% (3db) , so some homes simply cant get a usuable wifi signal in all rooms . My small, single level house has alot of wifi dead zones. I'm well aware of the issues around wi-fi dead zones. We dont have any. All my problems started when we switched to the Vodafone router. Prior to that I was using an ASUS router and we were rock stable on ADSL. So I do have the option of reverting to ADSL, but I would rather enjoy the higher speeds of VDSL. Despite being rural, we get a stable connection to the exchange. I am well aquainted with my Chorus serviceman, the local exchange and the state of the wires which connect me. Mostly its pretty good. So I feel confident in my diagnosis that the issue is with the router not handling the increased number of wireless connections. This number has doubled in the last week and that is also when the real trouble started. |
EFFIGY (12530) | ||
| 1456433 | 2018-12-13 20:23:00 | "The router guide - what is best." www.geekzone.co.nz Good luck. It may not be as clear cut as your think :) |
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