Replacement for Superhub Routers

Welshchris · 19-09-2011, 03:15

I know there are still a number of people not impressed with the wireless functions on the superhub.

I found this online and just thought i would share as its a Wireless N 300 Router with Gigabit Ports + Access Point for £65

http://www.dabs.com/products/buffalo...efs=4294944422

qasdfdsaq · 19-09-2011, 09:11

Good idea on the thread, but bad choice on the router I'd say.

The only thing that has over the DIR-615 (which can be had for £10 or less) is the gigabit ports, and you can get a gigabit switch for, well, £10 or less. £20 in total vs. £65 for a combined unit? You've gotta be hella short on space.

For that price you could be looking at simultaneous dual-band + gigabit + OSS routers with "up to" 600-900mbps performance.

jb66 · 19-09-2011, 09:19

This is a common question customers ask me. I tend to suggest the 615 as its dirt cheap or if money's no object an apple airport extreme

thenry · 19-09-2011, 15:59

I'm waiting for TP Link to bring out their new range thats got 5GHz. I don't have a clue when that will be though!

Ravenheart · 19-09-2011, 20:20

just spotted Scan mention this on twitter

Quote:

ASUS RT-N10 EZ Wireless N Cable Router 150Mbps
Asus RT-N10 EZ Wireless N 150Mbps Cable/Broadband Router with 4 Port Switch

They're selling it for £9.98 (inc Vat)

thenry · 19-09-2011, 20:38

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ravenheart

just spotted Scan mention this on twitter

They're selling it for £9.98 (inc Vat)

that sucks considering the d link 615 300mbps can be brought for the same amount

qasdfdsaq · 20-09-2011, 09:34

... Or less. I got one for £6 delivered.

thenry · 25-09-2011, 03:45

well TP Link have released their dual band router

or at least put it up on their site...

http://www.tp-link.com/en/products/d...-WR2543ND#spec

it isn't on sale anywhere at the moment by the looks of it

no point rushing anyway.

qasdfdsaq · 25-09-2011, 18:55

That actually looks good, spec-wise. I've been curious for a while to test out single-chip 450mbps 3x3 devices. My current bonded 2x2x2 (600mbps) setup is... complicated to say the least.

While dual-band antennas are a bit of a duff point, at least they're detachable and upgradeable. Now if it has an open Broadcom/Atheros/Ralink SoC that'd make it the best thing out there IMO.

thenry · 25-09-2011, 20:56

it isn't simultaneous dual band according to the dd wrt forum

will have to hold out for the rest of the range to be released.

qasdfdsaq · 26-09-2011, 23:00

Naw but for the right price I'd just get two (or 8, depending on my mood :P)

thenry · 28-09-2011, 13:29

Had an email from TP-Link.. that router (TL-WR2543ND) will be available to buy next month.

thenry · 10-10-2011, 18:24

TL-WR2843ND, only draw back is the colour

..

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZzJkEQR9JWY

it'll be interesting to know how much the TL-WR2543ND will be though and when the hell the TL-WR2843ND will be released for sale.