Recommend me a router please

[Steevo]

Still struggling with a network problem, mainly based around Windows 10.

I can't isolate whether it is PC/laptop related (ipads/iphones etc work fine) or router (Linksys) related. I have two laptops and one PC that all seem to have hiccups maintaining a network connection - all are W10 based.

As a workaround I'm considering testing out a different router to see how that runs - whether it's the DHCP side of things causing issue I really don't know. Current system is based around a Genexis fibre modem/decoder that is then distributed by the Linksys Velop router.

Everyone on here always raves about how good Draytek routers are. Are they just as good when used purely for routing, taking the input from an external modem?

@Pheasant Surprise if you have a second I'd really value your input on this one please.

 

[HolzKopf]

We've got a Billion router - three years in, it's still working and not burning ethernet ports out like our previous Netgear. Good wifi-range too. Synology, I've heard is good but toppish price wise, Draytek also come out well so why not try and see

 

[upnortheast]

@Pheasant Surprise if you have a second I'd really value your input on this one please.

He hasn`t been seen on here since before Christmas

 

[Steevo]

We've got a Billion router - three years in, it's still working and not burning ethernet ports out like our previous Netgear. Good wifi-range too. Synology, I've heard is good but toppish price wise, Draytek also come out well so why not try and see

Thanks. Trouble is I don't know where to start. Draytek seem to offer about 20 different versions.

Firewalls/Routers

All DrayTek VDSL products are BT MCT approved (SIN498 compliant). *One LAN port is shared with the WAN2 port. Check router specification for details. ** Throughput figures quoted are maximums, based on fastest WAN port and optimal conditions. Usage of features of different WAN connection method...

www.draytek.co.uk

I don't know one from another because I'm not totally sure what I'm looking for since I don't need a modem element.

Synology is a good suggestion too. As are Ubquiti but I'm unsure how reliable their Amplifi offering is.

 

[br jones]

Makita make great routers ,get the 1/2inch collet one

 

[upnortheast]

Not an expert but just pondered it having a soak in the bath
so
You have some units connecting fine so not the router ?
The connection is between the router software & the network card software , neither W10 specific so maybe nothing to do with W10.
Are you connection by WiFi or cable ?
If Wifi get a Wifi analyser app on your phone & check the signal strength next to your PC / laptop
If weak signal get some kit to boost WiFi signal
If Wifi try a cable connection.direct from the router.
If already cable get a USB network connector ( £20 on Amazon ) to bypass your onboard network card.

Not sure if that helps but all cheaper than a new router.
If you decide on a new router @Pheasant Surprise was of the opinion that you got what you paid for in the router market
HTH

 

[Steevo]

Not an expert but just pondered it having a soak in the bath
so
You have some units connecting fine so not the router ?
The connection is between the router software & the network card software , neither W10 specific so maybe nothing to do with W10.
Are you connection by WiFi or cable ?
If Wifi get a Wifi analyser app on your phone & check the signal strength next to your PC / laptop
If weak signal get some kit to boost WiFi signal
If Wifi try a cable connection.direct from the router.
If already cable get a USB network connector ( £20 on Amazon ) to bypass your onboard network card.

Not sure if that helps but all cheaper than a new router.
If you decide on a new router @Pheasant Surprise was of the opinion that you got what you paid for in the router market
HTH

Thank you.

Yes, iPhones, iPad, W7 PC, Samsung tvs etc. all connect just fine. It's just two W10 laptops and my new W10 PC.

WiFi is where the struggle is. The router and PC are in in the same room - only approx 10' apart so signal is no problem at all.

 

[upnortheast]

Thank you.


The router and PC are in in the same room - only approx 10' apart so signal is no problem at all.

Old friend of mine had a favourite saying. Never assume.

 

[JimAndy]

The router and PC are in in the same room - only approx 10' apart so signal is no problem at all.

why not use cable for this connection. it would be much better

 

[Ukjay]

Have you tried to delete the Wireless Network Adapter, then reboot for Windows 10 to reinstall it as sometimes the network adapter is corrupted?

 

[Steevo]

Have you tried to delete the Wireless Network Adapter, then reboot for Windows 10 to reinstall it as sometimes the network adapter is corrupted?

Yes, I've done this a couple of times but no luck.

 

[Steevo]

why not use cable for this connection. it would be much better

It would.....but as it's not just this PC that's having trouble it doesn't really solve the problem entirely.

 

[Steevo]

Old friend of mine had a favourite saying. Never assume.

True. Do you have any recommended apps please? I can't readily come across one that gives signal strength features.

 

[upnortheast]

Wifi analyer
Net Analyser

 

[Steevo]

Wifi analyer
Net Analyser

Thanks. I have NetAnalyser but can't seem to find the feature for signal strength.

 

[upnortheast]

Net analyser - In the wifi signal section gives numbers such as -51dBm
Lower numbers are better signal

 

[Steevo]

Thanks. I found Wifi Analyser in the Microsoft store.

Current reading is -40dBm.

 

[upnortheast]

That`s not the problem .with that reading
Did Wifi analyser show up any other wifi signals. ? Possible interference from something else. If there is a lot of activity try setting your router to a different channel
Next thing to try would be to get a UDB Wifi network adaptor. Less than £10
That would by pass your onboard network card to rule out it as the problem
After that i`m running out of suggestions - Maybe it is a router problem. Can you borrow one to see if it makes a difference ?

 

[Ukjay]

Yes, I've done this a couple of times but no luck.

What band you transmitting on, as sometimes I get issues with 5 Ghz?

Also, in your router - have you set the fair use limits / bandwidth?

 

[Steevo]

What band you transmitting on, as sometimes I get issues with 5 Ghz?

Also, in your router - have you set the fair use limits / bandwidth?

No fair use limits/restrictions set on router.

Router is transmitting on both 2.4ghz and 5ghz. Most/all devices are connecting at 5ghz IIRC.