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DSL router recommendation

HS2010 — Tue, 21 Mar 2023 11:59:47 GMT

Hi,

I understand the Smart Hub2 doesn’t do bridging mode.

I have a TUF GAMING AX5400 GAMING ROUTER but this doesn’t work – from what I understand because it isn’t an xDSL router.

So I need an xDSL router, right?

I want to be able to priortise my PC connection and throttle my firestick (Netflix) and other devices. You could do this on the AX5400. I believe this is QoS? The DSL-N66U appears to have this setting.

Have other successfully used another router like this? Any recommendations? Some of the gaming ASUS ones are quite expensive but the DSL-N66U is around £100 on Box and is in budget.

Does anyone have any recommendations for a router that would work well for this?

Thank you.

Re: DSL router recommendation

licquorice — Tue, 21 Mar 2023 12:08:20 GMT

Just get an Huawei HG612 Openreach modem from eBay instead and continue using your router

Re: DSL router recommendation

TimCurtis — Tue, 21 Mar 2023 13:17:28 GMT

@HS2010

You can use the SH2 as a modem effectively.

I've had to use an SH2 for digital voice but use my Asus DSL-AC68U for the real work. Basically the SH2 forwards everything on all ports to the Asus & the Asus handles everything else.

Saves buying any more equipment.

Full instructions can be given if it's of interest.

Re: DSL router recommendation

countrypaul — Tue, 21 Mar 2023 13:46:38 GMT

What sort of Broadband do you have? Is it ADSL, VDSL, or FTTP, or something else?

If you router is not xDSL, what does it support, PPOE?

Re: DSL router recommendation

HS2010 — Tue, 21 Mar 2023 14:56:30 GMT

Hi Tim,
Saving buying any more equipment definitely sounds like the best option!!!
I'm not a technophobe but not had much experience with networking. So, might need a bit of a hand along the way if you can. I guess starting with how to set the SH2 to forward everything on all ports?

I'll dig the ASUS router out the garage and have a crack this weekend.

Thank you very much, Harry