Should I do a router/modem combo or just router?

lewis · 03-07-2016 02:38PM #1

I`m with Vodafone and I have fiber, my question is would there be any benefits or difference if I got a whole new router/modem combo,(like my current Vodafone modem but way better) or just a router and use the two together?

From what I`ve found I think getting just the router might be the cheaper option, but would I be more likely to run into compatibility issues with it and my current modem?

My Vodafone router is the HG658c.

So far I found for the router part of it, this one...https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B00CEB53MS/ref=wl_it_dp_o_pd_S_ttl?_encoding=UTF8&colid=15P2H79I68Z39&coliid=I22LEHJQ2YM59M&psc=1 or this https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B01560JJ6Y/ref=wl_it_dp_o_pC_nS_ttl?_encoding=UTF8&colid=15P2H79I68Z39&coliid=I3CIOEOVGFUACM&psc=1

The combo side I`ve found this, https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B01132GCP0/ref=wl_it_dp_o_pC_nS_ttl?_encoding=UTF8&colid=15P2H79I68Z39&coliid=I2U2E8BY3UCGZ7&psc=1

Thanks for any advice or thoughts.

ED E · 03-07-2016 02:47PM

VDSL has a "boosting" technology called Vectoring that adds about 20-30% speed and not using it disadvantages you and your locality. Quite a few 3rd party modems fail to use it on OpenEirs deployment and thus leave you way behind. VR900s have had mixed reports so I wouldnt buy one unless you're sure it is fully compatible.

In general you should buy your own router and use your ISPs modem. That way you can buy a nice high end unit and it doesnt matter if you move home or change provider every 12 months.

lewis · 03-07-2016 03:53PM

ED E wrote: »

VDSL has a "boosting" technology called Vectoring that adds about 20-30% speed and not using it disadvantages you and your locality. Quite a few 3rd party modems fail to use it on OpenEirs deployment and thus leave you way behind. VR900s have had mixed reports so I wouldnt buy one unless you're sure it is fully compatible.

In general you should buy your own router and use your ISPs modem. That way you can buy a nice high end unit and it doesnt matter if you move home or change provider every 12 months.

There definitely seems to be a wider range of routers.
What do you think of the ones I have linked up?

ED E · 04-07-2016 11:48AM

The C7 and C9 are both well recommended on the broadband forum. R7000 on the Netgear front appears to be a nice toy.

Should I do a router/modem combo or just router?

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