srsly78 wrote: » Try changing the settings on it first. But yes you can just connect a second one to it.
who_me wrote: » I replaced mine with a N750 (model number: TL-WDR4300), and it's a huge step up. It's simultaneous dual-band meaning you can use the 5GHz network for much better speed, or the 2.4GHz network for better range and/or when using older devices, with both networks running at the same time. A bit pricier (probably about 100 euros), but well worth it IMO.
who_me wrote: » After trying several poor routers, I'd recommend that one! Running a speedtest (which I don't really rate as a good measure) it got 112Mbps. But just this evening I had to download several large files off Dropbox and they came down at 70Mbps up to 104Mbps. Pretty impressive for Wifi, even more so considering I'm only supposed to be on 100Mbps. The "750" is the total bandwidth, 450Mbps via the 5GHz network and 300Mbps via the 2.4GHz.
deravarra wrote: » Thanks I am now considering getting rid of the horizon service and reverting back to the previous for the broadband and going for sky tv. The Horizon TV service is not all I thought it would be and is let down by a horrible GUI. The only good thing I would miss is a decent enough Horizon TV app...
Wabbit Ears wrote: » and disable wireless on the horizon box and/or ensure the new router is using a different channel (use inSSIDer, it's a free app)
Mr.S wrote: » If I have dhcp disabled on my Netgear WiFI router, and enabled on Horizon, the connect ****s up and won't work. If its disabled on Horizon and enabled on my Netgear Router, everything works fine. Currently, its enabled on both. Does it matter if its enabled on both, everything is working fine!
who_me wrote: » Not certain if it matters if DHCP is on in both. If both routers are giving out IP addresses in the same range, there's a danger of IP address conflicts. In my case I turned it off on one (can't remember which!), but that's all I had to do. Plus the WAN cable from my new Wifi router into one of the LAN ports on the Horizon box. Turn off DHCP on one of them. That was pretty much it.
deravarra wrote: » Which router did you use? And do you find it good?
Wabbit Ears wrote: » log into the web gui http://192.168.192.1 admin/admin on an internet browser. You can enable and disable the wifi and set the channel in this webpage. You can also do it in the settings section of the main Horizon interface but since this is changed on the newest version I'm not sure where it is now.
who_me wrote: » Already posted on the previous page It's this one. Very happy with it. Getting 50Mbps - 75Mbps (iPad Air), and 70Mbps - 105Mbps (laptop). My broadband is 100Mbps, so not certain if the limiting factor is the Wifi or broadband when testing on my laptop. To get the best speeds, you need a recent router AND recent devices; if either doesn't support 5GHz or MIMO, you're not going to get the full rate possible.
deravarra wrote: » How big is your house (sq ft and apartment/bungalow/two story), and do you have much to contend with in relation to neighbourhood wifi connections? And finally are you able to set up a guest network on that router?
who_me wrote: » It's a small enough apartment (800 sq. ft or so), all on one floor. Reception understandably is good throughout. Having a simultaneous dual band router is useful though, as the ('older') 2.4GHz networks have better range, while you can still use the faster 5GHz network when closer to the router for best speed. I can pick up around 15 networks from my place, from the apartment block and neighbouring businesses. Nearly all the UPC networks on the same channel! With the 2.4GHz channels I can just about find a free channel, with the 5GHz it's all unused, apart from mine. I'm not sure what you mean by guest network - do you mean allowing users to join the Wifi without a password? If so, I haven't tried. Can take a look.
who_me wrote: » I'm not sure what you mean by guest network - do you mean allowing users to join the Wifi without a password? If so, I haven't tried. Can take a look.
deravarra wrote: » No, it would be where you would have a separate SSID for them, and they could have access - duration to be determined by you ... so if they came along and parked outside your house they couldnt log in again I have a 1600 two storey house and wondering if that would be sufficient enough for it? I was looking into going 802.11AC, but am unsure. I would love to go netgear because of the ease of setup etc ... but again, am unsure
who_me wrote: » Interesting, thanks. That would be quite a handy feature actually. I just had to give one of my buddies my Wifi password the other day, and reckoned I'll have to change it now as they're notorious for practical jokes. I don't know what he could do by being on my Wifi network, but I don't wanna find out! I looked around for AC routers, couldn't find many. I don't have any AC devices yet, and I reckon it'll be like N routers: they'll improve a lot over the years so the initial ones are perhaps best avoided. If you already have AC devices, might not be a bad idea. 1.3Gbps sounds very tasty - even if you "just" get about 200Mbps of that it's well worth while.
