{"id":4467,"date":"2014-01-02T01:29:12","date_gmt":"2014-01-02T01:29:12","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.ispreview.co.uk\/?p=4467"},"modified":"2018-06-11T07:53:54","modified_gmt":"2018-06-11T06:53:54","slug":"broadband-router-options-uk-fttc-isps-integrated-vdsl-modem","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.ispreview.co.uk\/index.php\/2014\/01\/broadband-router-options-uk-fttc-isps-integrated-vdsl-modem.html","title":{"rendered":"Broadband Router Options for UK FTTC ISPs – Integrated VDSL Modem"},"content":{"rendered":"

The United Kingdom is home to several million hybrid fibre FTTC<\/a> superfast broadband ISP subscribers but to date most of those have been forced to connect to the service by linking an existing router to one of BTOpenreach\u2019s VDSL modems. Now a new breed of router has emerged that integrates VDSL and here are some of the options.<\/p>\n

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I don’t know about you but I’ve always liked my home network to be free from clutter and thus the fewer devices or cables strewn about the place the better. A clean setup is also more energy\/space efficient and easier to diagnose or access when things go wrong. Plus giving the household dog or cat one less electrical cable to gnaw on should always be considered a bonus!<\/p>\n

However until recently anybody who ordered an up to 40-80Mbps capable Fibre-to-the-Cabinet<\/strong> (FTTC<\/a>) “fibre broadband<\/em>” service from their ISP was forced to access the service by plugging a separate Openreach<\/a> VDSL Modem (e.g. Huawei EchoLife HG612<\/b> or ECI B-FOCuS<\/strong>) into an existing router.<\/p>\n

On top of that Openreach<\/a>’s modems come shipped in a locked-down state<\/strong> (i.e. no access to the web GUI or Telnet), which makes it difficult for advanced users to play around with the settings; at least not without risking damage to the device by attempting to unlock these elements through custom hacks or firmware.<\/p>\n

Thankfully the introduction of a Self-Install<\/strong> (wires-only) solution for FTTC<\/a> has encouraged a variety of changes, such as the ability for ISPs to ship their own VDSL modems or indeed a combined router with integrated VDSL. Some examples of pre-configured ISP routers with integrated VDSL include EE<\/a>’s BrightBox 2 (here<\/a>) and BT<\/a>’s HomeHub 5 (here<\/a>). Take note that existing BTInfinity<\/a> customers can also purchase the\u00a0HH5 separately for \u00a3129.<\/p>\n

But what if you want to buy your own VDSL capable router and plug that into your connection? ISPreview.co.uk has shortlisted a selection of such devices below and summarised some of their key details to help you make a decision. Take note that we’ve mostly only included those that tend to cost under \u00a3200 <\/strong>(more expensive models are usually better for business environments).<\/p>\n

VDSL (FTTC) Integrated Routers<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n

Before we begin there are a few important points to make. Firstly, make sure you buy a router that’s built for the UK telecoms network because some countries have differences in their infrastructure that might cause performance problems or could even prevent you from connecting (i.e. don’t buy from an overseas store).<\/p>\n

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Secondly, we’ve tried to list routers that also include an ADSL<\/a> \/ ADSL2+ modem (standard copper broadband) because VDSL\/VDSL2<\/a> is still young and you never know when having the ability to connect via the old system might come in handy again.<\/p>\n

Finally, make sure you’ve got the correct VDSL router settings for your ISP BEFORE you install the device because most will usually ask for them during the setup routine (e.g. VDSL settings for BTInfinity<\/a>).<\/p>\n

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Technicolor (Thomson) TG589vn v3<\/strong><\/p>\n

Cost (Est.): \u00a360<\/em>
\n Wi-Fi Type: 802.11n (2.4GHz) – 300Mbps claimed<\/em>
\n Ports: WAN RJ-11, 4 x 100Mbps LAN, USB 2.0 (plus support for 3G<\/a> dongles)<\/em>
\n IPv6 Ready: Yes<\/em>
\n ADSL2+ Support: Yes<\/em>
\n VDSL2<\/a>+ Support: Yes (up to Profile 17a) + G.Vector and G.INP support<\/em><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

The TG589vn v3 is by far the cheapest VDSL\/ADSL<\/a> combo router we have listed here, which is largely down to its lack of Gigabit Ethernet ports or 5GHz WiFi<\/a>. On the other hand it supports all of the latest VDSL standards, IPv6 and looks like a truly lovely piece of kit (style). Just remember that if you buy a budget model then you’re going to get budget performance but this is still very impressive for the money.<\/p>\n

NOTE: If this isn’t enough then there’s also a premium TG789Vn<\/strong> model that adds Gigabit Ethernet ports and some other extras, although it costs nearly twice as much (\u00a3110).<\/p>\n

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DrayTek Vigor 2760n<\/a> (2860<\/a>)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Cost (Est.): \u00a3140<\/em>
\n Wi-Fi Type: 802.11n (2.4GHz) – 300Mbps claimed<\/em>
\n Ports: WAN RJ-11, 4 x 1000Mbps LAN, USB 2.0 (plus support for 3G<\/a> and 4G<\/a> dongles)<\/em>
\n IPv6 Ready: Yes<\/em>
\n ADSL2+ Support: Yes<\/em>
\n VDSL2<\/a>+ Support: Yes (up to Profile 30a)<\/em><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

The Vigor 2760n, which is designed for home users (a more advanced 2860 model is also available with 5GHz wifi<\/a>), looks quite expensive next to the cheaper Technicolor\/Thomson router above and isn’t as stylish but there are a few key differences. Firstly, DrayTek are one of our favourite brands and have a good reputation for quality. The router also supports Gigabit Ethernet on all its ports, which means that the on-board chipset will be fast and capable. On top of that it also supports VDSL’s 30a profile (the UK currently uses 17a), which is handy if BT<\/a> ever decides to upgrade.<\/p>\n

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Billion 8200N<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n

Cost (Est.): \u00a3100<\/em>
\n Wi-Fi Type: 802.11n (2.4GHz) – 300Mbps claimed<\/em>
\n Ports: WAN RJ-11, 4 x 100Mbps LAN<\/em>
\n IPv6 Ready: No<\/em>
\n ADSL2+ Support: No<\/em>
\n VDSL2+ Support: Yes (up to Profile 30a)<\/em><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

The quality of the router that you get for \u00a3100 is somewhat of a mixed bag next to the others. Crucially it doesn’t support ADSL2+, IPv6, USB and there aren’t even any Gigabit Ethernet ports. It does however include Profile 30a support for VDSL lines but on the other hand we think it looks\u00a0a bit\u00a0retro\u00a0and should be a lot cheaper for what you get.<\/p>\n

Past experiences have also made us dislike Billion due to performance woes and other annoyances, although so far we haven’t heard of too many gripes about this one.<\/p>\n

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FRITZ!Box 7390<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n

Cost (Est.): \u00a3200<\/em>
\n Wi-Fi Type: 802.11n (2.4GHz and 5GHz) – 600Mbps claimed<\/em>
\n Ports: WAN RJ-11, 4 x 1000Mbps LAN, 2 x USB 2.0 (plus support for 3G<\/a> dongles), 2 x Phone Ports, 1 x ISDN Port<\/em>
\n IPv6 Ready: Yes<\/em>
\n ADSL2+ Support: Yes<\/em>
\n VDSL2+ Support: Yes (up to Profile 30a) + G.Vector (FRITZ!OS 6.0 Firmware)<\/em><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

I think we’ll just nickname this little puppy “THE BEST<\/em>” because it’s an absolute monster in terms of performance and features.. oh so many features. As well as the best bits of all the above routers (Gigabit Ethernet ports, IPv6 etc.) it also supports the latest 5GHz WiFi<\/a> standard at up to 600Mbps speeds (much faster over shorter distances), VoIP, VPN, can handle two analogue lines and an ISDN line, acts as a DECT base station, doubles up on USB ports and even offers 512MB of integrated network storage.<\/p>\n

Suffice to say the FRITZ!Box is extremely fast, while the User Interface (UI) remains smooth and clear; although you’ll need to be an advanced user to get the most out of it. Broadly speaking this is a top dog piece of hardware and it’s definitely recommended for experienced users with access to a fast fixed line connection and very deep pockets.<\/p>\n

NOTE: If a 7390 is too much router for you then the FRITZ!Box 3390<\/a> (\u00a3130) is another option, with faster wifi,\u00a0but you do sacrifice some of the more\u00a0advanced voice \/ DECT features.<\/p>\n

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Asus DSL-N66U N900<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n

Cost (Est.): \u00a3130<\/em>
\n Wi-Fi Type: 802.11n (2.4GHz and 5GHz) – 900Mbps claimed<\/em>
\n Ports: RJ-11, WAN 1000Mbps, 4 x 1000Mbps LAN, 2 x USB 2.0 (plus support for 3G and 4G<\/a> dongles)<\/em>
\n IPv6 Ready: Yes<\/em>
\n ADSL2+ Support: Yes<\/em>
\n VDSL2+ Support: Yes (up to Profile 30a)<\/em><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

Now this is an interesting router as not only does it support all of the best primary features, including being the only one here to offer ultrafast 802.11n wifi support, but it also houses dual CPUs (processors) that split the workload for your wired and wireless networks. As a result it’s extremely fast and the fact that it looks reasonably stylish doesn’t hurt, not to mention having an attractive User Interface (UI).<\/p>\n

On the other hand we’ve seen some reports of slower performance on older ADSL2+\u00a0lines and a few people have complained about connection problems with the wifi.<\/p>\n

Conclusion<\/span><\/strong><\/h3>\n

Generally speaking most integrated VDSL\/ADSL<\/a> routers tend to offer good specifications and a few, such as the TG589vn v3, are now pushing down into the mass market affordability bracket. So it boils down to this, if you’re on a budget then the TG589vn v3 is best but if you’re more of an advanced and wealthy user with a hunger for features then it’s hard to put a foot wrong with the FRITZ!Box.<\/p>\n

But for everybody else we’d say it’s a toss-up between the good reputation and price\/feature balance of DrayTek’s 2760n or Asus’s cutting edge but unrefined DSL<\/a>-N66U N900. Given the choice, the slightly lower price of the Asus combined with its fast wifi support and dual CPU’s would probably tempt us just that little bit more, although we have less experience of its ADSL\/VDSL performance and would rather pay extra for the DrayTek’s familiar quality (though you need the 2860 for 5GHz wifi). On the other hand the FRITZ!Box 3390 is cheap enough to be of equal interest.<\/p>\n

The odd one out is of course Billion, which suffers due to a weak feature set and the fact that the TG589vn v3 is capable of a whole lot more for significantly less. In closing it should be said that new VDSL routers are coming out all the time and thus more options will soon\u00a0follow.<\/p>\n

Meanwhile the FTTC standard itself is also expected to get a performance boost from Vectoring<\/strong> technology in 2014. But so far the only router that appears to tout clear support for G.vector<\/strong> is the cheapest TG589vn, although it might still be hidden somewhere else on the others (we did look) and the FRITZ!Box<\/strong> recently got it via the very latest firmware.<\/p>\n

IMPORTANT:<\/strong><\/span> Since writing this article we have also published a second piece, which effectively represents an update to the above one and looks at a new batch of FTTC routers for the coming year of 2015 – Broadband Router Options for UK Superfast FTTC ISPs \u2013 2015 UPDATE<\/strong><\/a>. Both articles are best read together as the above 2014 hardware is still relevant.<\/p>\n

UPDATE 7th January 2014<\/strong><\/p>\n

Correction the Asus does not support 802.11ac wifi.<\/p>\n

UPDATE 30th January 2014<\/strong><\/p>\n

The new FRITZ!Box 7490<\/strong><\/a>, which has just been released, also adds 802.11ac wifi support at up to 1.3Gbps.<\/p>\n

UPDATE 30th December 2014<\/strong><\/p>\n

Added a link for the 2015 update article to this one – Broadband Router Options for UK Superfast FTTC ISPs \u2013 2015 UPDATE<\/strong><\/a>.<\/p>\n

UPDATE 11th January 2016<\/strong><\/p>\n

Added a link for the 2016 update – 2016 UPDATE \u2013 VDSL Router Options for UK FTTC “Fibre Broadband” ISPs<\/strong><\/a>.<\/p>\n

UPDATE 11th June 2018:<\/strong><\/p>\n

Added a link for the 2018 update \u2013 2018 Update \u2013 VDSL Router Choices for UK FTTC Fibre Broadband ISPs<\/strong><\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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