Router for BT Infinity, or use Ubuntu?

GeX · 24 Apr 2011 at 18:21

Hi all.

I have BT Infinity, using their VDSL modem and a BT HomeHub3. Plugged into the homehub's only gbE port I have my file / dlna server. Plugged into one of the 100mb ports on the homehub I have a 200mbps powerline link to the HTPC.

The 100mbps link is not quick enough, so instead of buying a separate gigabit switch to give me more gigabit ports I'm thinking I'd be better buying a new router.

I've had a quick look into it and I see the draytek vigor 2820n is rated highly, but it's got quite a hefty price tag.

Another option is to buy a second NIC for the server (which runs Ubuntu server 10.04) and use the server as a router, and just buy a gigabit swtich.

I guess that would be the most flexible option.

Suggestions?

poltergeist666 · 24 Apr 2011 at 19:11

I use the new Asus router between the Infinity modem and my network.
Using it with a Qnap TS-509 NAS, it works flawlessly through gigabit ethernet.

Really good piece of kit, and far superior to the HH2 that I used with Infinity beforehand.

HTH's

Details here.

http://www.asus.com/News/IIAQvoWt6XXQCkq4/

GeX · 24 Apr 2011 at 19:29

that's a nice looking bit of kit

do you know if there are any that are that hardware but in 'boring box'?

my network setup lives in cupboard, and i feel i'd be paying a premium for a case like that (that i'd never see!)

poltergeist666 · 25 Apr 2011 at 01:58

GeX said:
that's a nice looking bit of kit

do you know if there are any that are that hardware but in 'boring box'?

I'm afraid it only comes in the Glitz'n Glamour edition!

Nightglow · 25 Apr 2011 at 08:34

Thanks P666, just what I've been looking for, that ASUS RT-N56U.
Must admit I do find it rather attractive, very stylish.