Haak
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So I have VDSL type Fiber Broadband with Sky and I've been looking into getting third party routers, because my Sky Hub's a piece of crap. I was wondering about whether to just get a router (example) or if I really need to get an all-in-one VDSL modem+router (example). For the record, it'll only be for wifi usage.
The reason I ask is because I notice those VDSL modem+routers are often quite a bit more expensive and I notice lots of customer reviews feature people not getting the modem bit to actually work (and it's especially tricky with Sky apparently). I know that the ISP routers are generally low spec but is that because of the modem or the router? Although I'm on a 38mbps deal (and promised at least 30mbps), I only ever seem to get 20mbps (whether I'm a few rooms away or standing right in front of the router). Would it be the modem in the Sky Hub that's bottlenecking my internet speeds or would it be the router? Or would it be a third factor all together that I have no real control over (I've heard the distance you are from the FTTC makes a big difference)? Space for a second router isn't an issue and I don't mind troubleshooting two devices if need be so those aren't issues to me. My only desire is to get the most bang for my buck. Would I get better internet speeds with an integrated VDSL modem+router or am I just better off getting a router and connecting it to my Sky Hub? Or in the end will it make no difference whatsoever?
Also for the record, I don't actually plan on getting a router now. In the end, I only have a 38mbps deal and a potentially extra 18mbps isn't that big of a deal to me. I plan on waiting next year when my Sky contract expires and I can negotiate for a 76mbps deal.
The reason I ask is because I notice those VDSL modem+routers are often quite a bit more expensive and I notice lots of customer reviews feature people not getting the modem bit to actually work (and it's especially tricky with Sky apparently). I know that the ISP routers are generally low spec but is that because of the modem or the router? Although I'm on a 38mbps deal (and promised at least 30mbps), I only ever seem to get 20mbps (whether I'm a few rooms away or standing right in front of the router). Would it be the modem in the Sky Hub that's bottlenecking my internet speeds or would it be the router? Or would it be a third factor all together that I have no real control over (I've heard the distance you are from the FTTC makes a big difference)? Space for a second router isn't an issue and I don't mind troubleshooting two devices if need be so those aren't issues to me. My only desire is to get the most bang for my buck. Would I get better internet speeds with an integrated VDSL modem+router or am I just better off getting a router and connecting it to my Sky Hub? Or in the end will it make no difference whatsoever?
Also for the record, I don't actually plan on getting a router now. In the end, I only have a 38mbps deal and a potentially extra 18mbps isn't that big of a deal to me. I plan on waiting next year when my Sky contract expires and I can negotiate for a 76mbps deal.























