07-Feb-2015, 15:59
(07-Feb-2015, 15:49)Confused Wrote: My router has just packed up. It is nothing more than the standard item that comes with Virgin broadband. I use AIR Ethernet, and it strikes me that it might be an idea to buy a better quality router? I have had one or two issues both with AIR and wifi, and then the router, which is only three months old, has packed up completely. Hence I'm thinking something a bit better quality might be a good idea. Any suggestions? Needs to be 5G and cable compatible.
I recommend a Draytek Vigor2860, I think it comes in a number of versions giving you 2.4 and 5 GHz.
As far as I understand it's one of the best out there and works really well with UPnP for instance.
I run my wired ethernet network through it - so from NAS to Draytek to switch to totaldac. It sits in my study which is adjacent to my listening room. I previously had the standard BT Hub thing which was very flaky and actually after putting the Draytek in I noticed an improvement in SQ.
Guillaume
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