Use code : GBPXRFeatures: - Compatible with IEEE 802.11n to provide a wireless data rate up to 300Mbps - One Auto-Negotiation RJ45 WAN port, four Auto-Negotiation RJ45 LAN ports, support Auto MDI / MDIX - WPA / WPA2, WPA-PSK / WPA-2PSK encryption security, ensure your wireless connection is safe from intruders - Share data and Internet access for users, support Dynamic IP / Static IP / PPPoE / PPTP / L2TP Internet access - Support DMZ host, Dynamic DNS and Static Routing - Provides Automatic-connection and Scheduled Connection on certain time to the Internet - Built-in DHCP server, support static IP address distributing - Built-in firewall, support IP address filtering, Domain Name filtering and MAC address filtering - Connect Internet on demand and disconnect from the Internet - Support firmware upgrade and Web management
25 comments
Noeldude
29 Aug 17#1
Anyone any idea about DDWRT or Tomato for this router?
Support for a VPN now in the must have list for many.
rev6 to Noeldude
29 Aug 17#6
Probably not. What chipset is it running?
OrribleHarry to Noeldude
29 Aug 17#10
To get any kind of throughput you need a decent cpu in your router for DD-WRT VPN.
fluidz
29 Aug 17#2
Blimey that's cheap! (Comparing the price i paid for an Asus Ac87u)
sneakybifta to fluidz
29 Aug 17#5
"Support Dynamic IP / Static IP / PPPoE / PPTP / L2TP Internet access" on the Gearbest description suggests that it supports VPN, as a client anyhow.
m1chaels
29 Aug 17#3
Don't suppose it is gigabit lan?
NenoDealHunter to m1chaels
29 Aug 17#4
Wired Transfer Rate:500 Mbps
Max. LAN Data Rate:100Mbs
LAN Ports:4
Wi-Fi Transmission Standard:802.11b
5G Wi-Fi Transmission Rate:1000Mbps
2.4G Wi-Fi Transmission Rate:300 Mbps
This is from other website but the router is the same. Don't take it all as granted, as I cannot confirm any of the information :wink:
timbotadumitruion
29 Aug 17#7
Can be used as an internet bridge?
NenoDealHunter to timbotadumitruion
29 Aug 17#8
If you mean as a signal repeater, I believe it can.
charax
29 Aug 17#9
What the sweet bejeesus is a Router Server? All routers are servers (or at least can be servers)
mickael28
29 Aug 17#11
I've got a standard Sky router (upto 17Mbps broadband or so) and when I try streaming from my computer (with a wifi N dongle) to a stream link box it's so bad... I thought the problem might be that the traffic doesn't go direct to the computer to the steam box, but it passes through the router and the routher doesn't support N speed (I guess)?
Do you guys know if: 1- I can change the sky router for this, configure it with the sky settings (somehow!), and then have good streaming in this case? 2- or, use this to create an internal network only so that the computer connects to it and the steam box as well for a higher speed?
As you might see, I'm guessing a lot of things here, as I don't understand much and just trying to figure out how this really works... any help, please let me know.
NenoDealHunter to mickael28
29 Aug 17#12
You may be able to do the 2nd but you will need some knowledge of how things work.
OrribleHarry to mickael28
29 Aug 17#14
Wireless is hopeless for streaming with a cable connection it will be fine.
mickael28 to OrribleHarry
31 Aug 17#24
But that's missing the point of using the Steam link box, isn't it? ie, if one needs to connect the PC to the Steam box via a network cable to get a good streaming quality, one might just get rid of the steam box and just use an HDMI cable to connect the PC directly to the TV?
The idea was to avoid having cables around the house... I thought that was the main usage of the Steam box, but with a bad router in the middle it doesn't work really :worried:
OrribleHarry to mickael28
31 Aug 17#25
Even quality routers can suffer too, plus there is more latency with wireless as the signal is encrypted, transmitted then decrypted to reach your steam box. If you don't wish to have wires then an improvement can be had using powerline network adaptors, however these are still not quite as good as an ethernet cable but will be OK for what you want to achieve.
Kamran009
29 Aug 17#13
Does it support WDS bridging? :thinking:
DingIs
29 Aug 17#15
Am I missing something or is this ONLY a router, not modem? I was looking to answer about the Sky thing and was looking for ADSL or cable but...?.... It say "modem function: yes" but nothing else and I can't see the "input" apart from WAN..?
Huzaifah26
29 Aug 17#16
Faster than normal talktalk routers? Would appreciate a reply thanks!
NenoDealHunter to Huzaifah26
29 Aug 17#17
Faster? That depends. The routers you get with the contract for the internet are probably good enough to keep your connection. There's no point in buying a gigabit router when your speed is limited.
If you're running Fiber or other shit, you may look into other routers, 500+ Mbps preferably.
A router is a small box that allows multiple computers to join the same network (see below).
While early routers provided several Ethernet ports for wired connections, most modern routers offer wireless connectivity as well. These "wireless routers" often have one or two moveable antennas on the sides, though some models house the antennas inside the enclosure. Wireless routers allow multiple computers and other devices, such as smartphones and tablets, to join the same network.
While connecting to a router provides access to a local network (LAN), it does not necessarily provide access to the Internet. In order for devices on the network to connect to the Internet, the router must be connected to a modem. Therefore, most routers have a specific Ethernet port that is designed to connect to the Ethernet port of a cable or DSL modem.
Hopefully that'll clarify things up for you.
DingIs to NenoDealHunter
30 Aug 17#21
Yeah, I know the difference between a router and modem/router, i was trying to clarify which one this was because teh description was a big ambiguous, but you've probably helped some others... :sunglasses:
Proveright
30 Aug 17#18
How do you get Gear best to display in £. This comes up as flash sale dollars 13.99 and cannot see anywhere to input code to bring the price down. What page is that on?
NenoDealHunter to Proveright
30 Aug 17#20
Add the item to cart. Once in the checkout you will see a promo code box where you can put the code in.
Switchy87
30 Aug 17#19
is VPN L2TP Secure My TP-Link D20 supports it?
JCBRFC
30 Aug 17#22
I have 200Mbps Virgin fibre and my wifi signal usually gets about 30Mbps, will one of these connected to the superhub in modem mode get me a better WiFi signal?
Proveright
30 Aug 17#23
Thanks OP for the comment. On the mobile app the code box did not appear at checkout on my phone and the site was all in dollars. I now went to the site with the desk top, managed to get pounds and a code box. But when I entered the code, it says code expired,. Ending up buying st Dollars 13.99 which translated to £10.86. Which is still a good price.
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Opening post
Features:
- Compatible with IEEE 802.11n to provide a wireless data rate up to 300Mbps
- One Auto-Negotiation RJ45 WAN port, four Auto-Negotiation RJ45 LAN ports, support Auto MDI / MDIX
- WPA / WPA2, WPA-PSK / WPA-2PSK encryption security, ensure your wireless connection is safe from intruders
- Share data and Internet access for users, support Dynamic IP / Static IP / PPPoE / PPTP / L2TP Internet access
- Support DMZ host, Dynamic DNS and Static Routing
- Provides Automatic-connection and Scheduled Connection on certain time to the Internet
- Built-in DHCP server, support static IP address distributing
- Built-in firewall, support IP address filtering, Domain Name filtering and MAC address filtering
- Connect Internet on demand and disconnect from the Internet
- Support firmware upgrade and Web management
25 comments
Support for a VPN now in the must have list for many.
This is from other website but the router is the same.
Don't take it all as granted, as I cannot confirm any of the information :wink:
Do you guys know if:
1- I can change the sky router for this, configure it with the sky settings (somehow!), and then have good streaming in this case?
2- or, use this to create an internal network only so that the computer connects to it and the steam box as well for a higher speed?
As you might see, I'm guessing a lot of things here, as I don't understand much and just trying to figure out how this really works... any help, please let me know.
The idea was to avoid having cables around the house... I thought that was the main usage of the Steam box, but with a bad router in the middle it doesn't work really :worried:
It say "modem function: yes" but nothing else and I can't see the "input" apart from WAN..?
The routers you get with the contract for the internet are probably good enough to keep your connection.
There's no point in buying a gigabit router when your speed is limited.
If you're running Fiber or other shit, you may look into other routers, 500+ Mbps preferably.
A router is a small box that allows multiple computers to join the same network (see below).
While early routers provided several Ethernet ports for wired connections, most modern routers offer wireless connectivity as well. These "wireless routers" often have one or two moveable antennas on the sides, though some models house the antennas inside the enclosure. Wireless routers allow multiple computers and other devices, such as smartphones and tablets, to join the same network.
While connecting to a router provides access to a local network (LAN), it does not necessarily provide access to the Internet. In order for devices on the network to connect to the Internet, the router must be connected to a modem. Therefore, most routers have a specific Ethernet port that is designed to connect to the Ethernet port of a cable or DSL modem.
Hopefully that'll clarify things up for you.
Once in the checkout you will see a promo code box where you can put the code in.
I now went to the site with the desk top, managed to get pounds and a code box. But when I entered the code, it says code expired,. Ending up buying st Dollars 13.99 which translated to £10.86. Which is still a good price.