Has anyone got anything bad to say about Draytek routers?
06 March 2008, 09:22 PM
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Has anyone got anything bad to say about Draytek routers?
Recently got a Netgear DG834G and it has to be one of the worst purchases made in my life. It is just totally and utterly useless, its latest "amusement" is for a nice intermittent issue that results in about 40% packet loss 
So, we are thinking about getting something better, namely a Draytek. Are these as good as people say they are? What is the support like if it happens to go wrong?
So, we are thinking about getting something better, namely a Draytek. Are these as good as people say they are? What is the support like if it happens to go wrong?
06 March 2008, 09:24 PM
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My 2600G was solid as a rock. Never had to use support but I suppose thats a good thing
as far as the Netgear, firmware up to date? I think some also have a problem with cooling IIRC
as far as the Netgear, firmware up to date? I think some also have a problem with cooling IIRC
06 March 2008, 09:40 PM
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Recently got a Netgear DG834G and it has to be one of the worst purchases made in my life. It is just totally and utterly useless, its latest "amusement" is for a nice intermittent issue that results in about 40% packet loss
So, we are thinking about getting something better, namely a Draytek. Are these as good as people say they are? What is the support like if it happens to go wrong?
So, we are thinking about getting something better, namely a Draytek. Are these as good as people say they are? What is the support like if it happens to go wrong?
In the end after posting on here, I was advised towards the Draytek router path. Now after purchasing off Broadbandbuyer.co.uk I own a Draytek Vigor 2800 ADSL2+ security router, and no issues what so ever. Well worth the extra money for less the hassle. I have applied a couple of firmware updates to it since, and it hasn't given me an ounce of bother. The only thing I would advise, if you have crappy wireless PCI card and want the best out of the router is to purchase some 'Atheros' chipset wireless Super-G card' as the router supports this chipset the best.Support is also good as there is a very good users forum on these routers with all the answers you'll ever need: Product Title
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super thanks for the info 
I was thinking about the 2800 actually, primarily so I could fiddle with QOS and also have the printer port. The downside is that they are all out of stock atm.
Its really hard to search for one atm, I'm now up to about 70% packet loss (I reset to factory defaults and its even worse). The internet is a frustrating place atm
I was thinking about the 2800 actually, primarily so I could fiddle with QOS and also have the printer port. The downside is that they are all out of stock atm.
Its really hard to search for one atm, I'm now up to about 70% packet loss (I reset to factory defaults and its even worse). The internet is a frustrating place atm
06 March 2008, 10:39 PM
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I have a Netgear DG834N and haven't had any problems with it.
As for Draytek, I had one and it was superb. The only thing I would say is that it REALLY doesn't like BE*, which is why I have the Netgear.
Steve
As for Draytek, I had one and it was superb. The only thing I would say is that it REALLY doesn't like BE*, which is why I have the Netgear.
Steve
06 March 2008, 10:39 PM
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super thanks for the info
I was thinking about the 2800 actually, primarily so I could fiddle with QOS and also have the printer port. The downside is that they are all out of stock atm.
Its really hard to search for one atm, I'm now up to about 70% packet loss (I reset to factory defaults and its even worse). The internet is a frustrating place atm
I was thinking about the 2800 actually, primarily so I could fiddle with QOS and also have the printer port. The downside is that they are all out of stock atm.
Its really hard to search for one atm, I'm now up to about 70% packet loss (I reset to factory defaults and its even worse). The internet is a frustrating place atm
Broadbandbuyer.co.uk | Draytek Vigor 2820N Firewall VPN Wireless-N Draft 2.0 ADSL2+ Annex M Router w/ Dual WAN & 3G Support
Me mam has a Netgear 834G and it runs a treat
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06 March 2008, 10:40 PM
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super thanks for the info
I was thinking about the 2800 actually, primarily so I could fiddle with QOS and also have the printer port. The downside is that they are all out of stock atm.
Its really hard to search for one atm, I'm now up to about 70% packet loss (I reset to factory defaults and its even worse). The internet is a frustrating place atm
I was thinking about the 2800 actually, primarily so I could fiddle with QOS and also have the printer port. The downside is that they are all out of stock atm.
Its really hard to search for one atm, I'm now up to about 70% packet loss (I reset to factory defaults and its even worse). The internet is a frustrating place atm
dabs.com - Draytek Vigor 2800G ADSL2+ Router - For BT Users (V2800G)
Not sure if it's on the same price as anywhere else though.
06 March 2008, 10:46 PM
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Luminous, I can sell you a Draytek Vigor 2930 for £75
Still boxed - ordered for work and never used.
Can accept 2 internet connections, and provide auto fail-over from one to the other if one of your internet lines goes down.
Still boxed - ordered for work and never used.
Can accept 2 internet connections, and provide auto fail-over from one to the other if one of your internet lines goes down.
06 March 2008, 11:34 PM
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(does your one have any wireless capability, some spec sheets are showing wireless n, others are not)
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06 March 2008, 11:59 PM
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I mainly sell Netgear and Dlink stuff here in France (its what I can get hold off) and have only ever had one faulty unit due to a lightning strike so no problems with reliability,
so no problems with reliability,
07 March 2008, 12:23 AM
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We sell Draytek/Vigour routers
In fact its pretty much all we install for a lot of our customers (the small ones that is
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We might have some in stock, I can check in the morning, but they wont be 75 quid I know that much
One thing about the Draytek's is that the wireless signal strength isnt as good as the cheap crap D-Links
In fact its pretty much all we install for a lot of our customers (the small ones that is
)We might have some in stock, I can check in the morning, but they wont be 75 quid I know that much
One thing about the Draytek's is that the wireless signal strength isnt as good as the cheap crap D-Links
07 March 2008, 09:18 AM
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We've been trying some Billion ADSL VPN routers out in the field recently. Interface is better than the Draytek 28xx/29xx IMHO and the VPN is better - the last time I did a Vigor I thought it was a bit hit 'n' miss.
The Vigor 100 is great for plugging into a PPPoE firewall though. That's a <Ronseal> device.
The Vigor 100 is great for plugging into a PPPoE firewall though. That's a <Ronseal> device.
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I've been using one of those Netgears for what must be getting on for a year now and mine works 100% flawlessly as well, (and I've got a reputation for breaking things - 9th xbox 360 and counting 
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Heard some good things about Draytek, but never actually tried one.
)Heard some good things about Draytek, but never actually tried one.
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I have the Draytek Vigor 2800G.
Not the most "friendly" interface in the world, but works exceptionally well though. Lots of options and configurability for those who know what they're doing too!
ns04
Not the most "friendly" interface in the world, but works exceptionally well though. Lots of options and configurability for those who know what they're doing too!
ns04
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Draytek 2800 flagship here too.
I've never had to do anything but use it. I never lose my connections or spend time hitting the repair button like I do with some of the Belkinns & Netgears etc.
Draytek maybe more money but like a lot of things you get what you pay for.
Now if someone is selling Draytek top of the range 2800s for £75 I'll have a couple lol
I've never had to do anything but use it. I never lose my connections or spend time hitting the repair button like I do with some of the Belkinns & Netgears etc.
Draytek maybe more money but like a lot of things you get what you pay for.
Now if someone is selling Draytek top of the range 2800s for £75 I'll have a couple lol
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