Decent Modem + Router setup?

[helloha]

For a long time I had a Linksys adsl modem-router all in one device to connect to the internet.

Now the unit is failing, dropping connections all the time. I checked the inside and all the chips are very hot. I put some large heat sinks and a fan on it. It worked for a while. But now it just keeps dropping connections.

The unit is 5 years old. So I don't mind buying a new one.

Now I was wondering if it is better to buy a separate modem and separate router. Most people seem to think so.

But then there seems to be very little choice in modems that don't have a router built in. Or am I wrong here? You can find some older adsl2+ modems but I need a VDSL2 capable modem that can do at least 50Mbps. (this is almost the standard speed in Belgium).

If I google I'm only getting this D-Link model which is discontinued...
http://www.dlink.com/us/en/support/product/dsl-6300v-high-speed-vdsl-broadband

Any thoughts?

Thx,
Karel.

 

[StormNexus]

In the US we usually get the modems from the ISP. Do you have this option? Then you have a modem provided by the ISP and your own Router. I like having 2 devices for failure. If the ISP device goes, they are responsible for replacing it.

 

[helloha]

In the US we usually get the modems from the ISP. Do you have this option? Then you have a modem provided by the ISP and your own Router. I like having 2 devices for failure. If the ISP device goes, they are responsible for replacing it.

Yeah with my isp you have to buy your own. The things they sell here are always a modem with integrated router.

I could just go out and buy one of those, disable the router function and attach it to my router.
But it just seems like a waste, I was hoping a separate modem would be less expensive. And would also overheat less.

Right now I cut out a piece of my modem enclosure and put a 90mm fan on it. It looks like crap but it sure runs cool.

 

[StormNexus]

http://www.amazon.com/s/ref=sr_nr_p_72_0?rh=n%3A172282%2Ck%3Amodem%2Cp_72%3A1248879011&keywords=modem&ie=UTF8&qid=1378747667&rnid=1248877011

This is an amazon link to buy modems with 4+ star reviews. Good luck!

 

[helloha]

http://www.amazon.com/s/ref=sr_nr_p_72_0?rh=n%3A172282%2Ck%3Amodem%2Cp_72%3A1248879011&keywords=modem&ie=UTF8&qid=1378747667&rnid=1248877011

This is an amazon link to buy modems with 4+ star reviews. Good luck!

I've used Linksys products for many years. Overall I've had a good experience with only a few technical support issues. I used several versions of the venerable WRT54G over the course of several years. Most recently I've been using the Cisco-Linksys E4200 Dual-Band Wireless-N Router which had more features than I really needed.

So I was quite happy to receive the E900 which is at the bottom of the heap as far as features are concerned in the lineup of consumer routers by Linksys, but in all other regards, is a worthy wireless router at a very attractive price point.

Installation was a 5-minute affair using the provided setup disc. It walks you through the easy steps to connect and setup your router. About all you have to do other than connect the ethernet cable and power supply is provide a new SSID name if you wish and a different password, if you wish. The setup software actually provides both a SSID and password for you so if you choose to accept the given name and password, you're pretty much good to go. As my installer was completing, it informed me that an update was available for the router and once I accepted that, it proceeded to download and install the update. I didn't have to do a thing.

Sounds an awful lot as if youre trying to sell me something...

 

[StormNexus]

Karel, You said you were looking to buy something. No one here has any affiliation with the products we're recommending, so I hope you aren't getting the wrong impression. We're just here to help.