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Recommendations for VDSL router to replace SH2

LeVzi — Fri, 14 Apr 2023 15:45:08 GMT

So now I know I need a new router that might actually work, can people recommend a good VDSL router that works with FTTC broadband.

Must be good for gaming and conferencing and have good wifi coverage but must NOT be a TP Link.

Thank in advance.

Re: Recommendations for VDSL router to replace SH2

Keith_Beddoe — Fri, 14 Apr 2023 16:02:05 GMT

@LeVzi

You could start here https://www.asus.com/networking-iot-servers/modem-routers/all-series/dslac68u/

Re: Recommendations for VDSL router to replace SH2

LeVzi — Fri, 14 Apr 2023 16:39:47 GMT

Yeah looks nice, but finding a stockist is proving the hard part.

I will go with ASUS once I can find a stockist ! OTHER than ebuyer too, as they are awful.

Re: Recommendations for VDSL router to replace SH2

LeVzi — Thu, 20 Apr 2023 10:09:53 GMT

To be honest, there are no decent ADSL/VDSL modem/routers available anymore from people other than TP Link.

I've looked at ASUS, D-Link, Draytek etc, and most are either discontinued, refurbished, or just not available.

Looks like im stuck with the awful SmartHub 2 until full fibre to the house is available , which could be anytime in the next 2 decades.

And the SH2 is just awful for gaming tbh, the lag at times is unreal.

Re: Recommendations for VDSL router to replace SH2

TimCurtis — Thu, 20 Apr 2023 14:27:44 GMT

@LeVzi

What do you find wrong with Asus devices. I've always found them to be superb.

There are some pre-owned DSL-Ac68U ones on eBay which should be ok as mine is still rock solid after about 8 years.

Re: Recommendations for VDSL router to replace SH2

tobstar — Thu, 20 Apr 2023 15:19:40 GMT

Are you using a lan cable? If you're serious about lag and you're using WiFi you need to have a word with yourself.

Re: Recommendations for VDSL router to replace SH2

Oemoore64 — Thu, 20 Apr 2023 16:42:08 GMT

Surely you mean a modem and router or modem router combination.

I've switched to a draytek modem and a deco mesh router to replace the sh2 over a v.Fast connection .

Works well at a cost.

Re: Recommendations for VDSL router to replace SH2

LeVzi — Thu, 20 Apr 2023 17:44:45 GMT

It's just availability , I cannot find any in stock new.

If I buy second hand, I cannot get any warranty with it tbh.

Nothing against the brand at all, I just think they are moving towards the Full Fibre routers. Once we get full fibre here I will move over to that too, so don't really wanna pay the earth for something now.

Maybe refurbished or used will do. But I can't guarantee when they will put full fibre to the house in.

Re: Recommendations for VDSL router to replace SH2

LeVzi — Thu, 20 Apr 2023 17:46:39 GMT

I think you need to have a word with yourself, I can game perfectly fine with a T9UH adapter, with latency of 1ms max 9ms even on the SH2 .

So you obviously have never had a good wifi adapter.

I am competitive on COD no lag issues, especially when I was using a TP Link router (QoS and 5Ghz band)

Re: Recommendations for VDSL router to replace SH2

LeVzi — Thu, 20 Apr 2023 17:47:19 GMT

Yeah modem/router combo, I have been looking at Draytek too, are they good ? I know nothing of their quality tbh.

Re: Recommendations for VDSL router to replace SH2

licquorice — Thu, 20 Apr 2023 17:56:52 GMT

There are any amount of Asus routers available on Amazon. Just get an Huawei HG612 modem from Ebay to go along with one. When you get FTTP simply remove the HG 612

Btw, no idea why you don't like Ebuyer, have always had excellent service from them

Re: Recommendations for VDSL router to replace SH2

Oemoore64 — Thu, 20 Apr 2023 17:59:26 GMT

I got a brand new draytek vigor 166 modem very easily, and also the Deco.

I went for separate devices as when I can get full fibre, I can also just swap out the modem.

BT aren't providing a date yet for my area, so once the contract runs down I may switch.

I wfh and stream a lot so also want the speeds, and I am seeing those with the new setup and no sh2.

Re: Recommendations for VDSL router to replace SH2

LeVzi — Thu, 20 Apr 2023 18:00:30 GMT

When the issue with the TP Link started, I contacted them, they told me to contact TP Link they didn't want to know.

Which I did, then TP Link said to RMA it, Ebuyer said it would take 28 days, TP Link said less than 7.

I RMA'd it with TP Link, but they messed up and sent the original back, then a new one. When both didn't work, I said about the refund, Ebuyer said not a chance, TP Link said that Ebuyer had to do it.

I had to argue with Ebuyer non stop, and cut through their attempts to get out of the refund, non matching serials etc.

In the end , Ebuyer relented when TP Link told them they would issue the credit note. So the routers are on their way back to Ebuyer for a full refund.

Ebuyer are very aware of the consumer rights act, but they chose to try their luck in ignoring it. Had to threaten legal action ( small claims ) before they did take notice. So I won't be using them again.

Re: Recommendations for VDSL router to replace SH2

Oemoore64 — Thu, 20 Apr 2023 18:08:08 GMT

Try a company called netxl, they are also on amazon

Re: Recommendations for VDSL router to replace SH2

LeVzi — Thu, 20 Apr 2023 18:11:28 GMT

Will do thank you.

Re: Recommendations for VDSL router to replace SH2

licquorice — Thu, 20 Apr 2023 20:39:18 GMT

I wouldn't recommend the Vigor 166, it is grossly overpriced in my opinion and only worthwhile for G.Fast. For VDSL, the hg612 is more than adequate