Cheap VDSL Router with QoS

[Fraser-09]

Hi guys,

 

I have a homeworker who has a rubbish ADSL connection in her area so it gives her problems when using her VoIP phone.

 

I would like to replace her router for a cheap VDSL wireless router that supports QoS. Normally I would install a DrayTek 2860n - but it seems a bit of an overkill (and pricey) for just the one home worker. What do you recommend instead?

 

(Fibre is available in her area in about 18 months so would like to stick with VDSL rather then ADSL)

 

Cheers,

Fraser

[twin--turbo]

Personaly... As I have a 2830 and can't think of anything else to replace it I would say 2860n

 

Not much help.

 

TT

[Fraser-09]

I use a 2830 at home too and a mixture of 2830 and 2860 all over the company.

 

Think I've found one - TP-LINK TD-W9980 N600. Cost is about £50 but going to have a look at some reviews etc to see how well it will do.

 

Fraser.

Edited January 7, 2016 by Fraser-09

[EXA_Mark]

Hi guys,

 

I have a homeworker who has a rubbish ADSL connection in her area so it gives her problems when using her VoIP phone.

 

I would like to replace her router for a cheap VDSL wireless router that supports QoS. Normally I would install a DrayTek 2860n - but it seems a bit of an overkill (and pricey) for just the one home worker. What do you recommend instead?

 

(Fibre is available in her area in about 18 months so would like to stick with VDSL rather then ADSL)

 

Cheers,

Fraser

 

From years worth of experience (I first started using Draytek with the 2200 USB in 2001(maybe 2000); stick with Dreytek and ideally go with the 2860N, yes it is expensive, in comparison to say a Netgear home user type, but they work. Simple as that. They are very reliable and the range of QoS features for VOIP makes a huge difference especially if the user is on a residential based ISP connection who don't offer any network level QoS, and on top of that, Dreytek continue to support firmware for their router, pretty much forever (there is still 2200USB available on their site). The 2830 variant can be picked up pretty cheaply reconditioned or second hand too for way under £100.

[jamesreedersmith]

Dont forget that virtually none of the home ISPS support QOS anyway so as soon as the traffic leaves her home it would be subject to normal internet latency and the router wont help.

[dry]

Dont forget that virtually none of the home ISPS support QOS anyway so as soon as the traffic leaves her home it would be subject to normal internet latency and the router wont help.

This is what I was thinking when reading the OP.... but I guess it may help in the future when fibre is installed.