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Choosing the best router for DLNA

OK so you have decided you want to take full advantage of serviio and you have been told you need a better router to do this, but what now? How do you choose from the many out there on the market? well you have come to the right place, there are two type of router ADSL and DSL now this may look like there is no real difference between the two but sadly there is and it all comes down to the size of the connector ( yep sorry guys size does matter ) now below i have given you a nice image of what each type looks like ( important connector is in RED box ) once you have matched that connector to your current router your all set to then look at the router i recommend for that type, now i have given the best possible router to buy your welcome to buy a cheap one but you really do get what you pay for when it comes to routers. Well not much more i can tell you so continue down this page as match your router to images provided.

What type of router do i require for my connection.

RJ11 - Phoneline type - ADSL ( Commonly used by BT in the UK )

Recommended router for this type:

http://www.netgear.co.uk/home/products/wirelessrouters/high-performance/DGND4000.aspx

RJ45 - Network Type - DSL ( Commonly used by VIRGIN in the UK)

Recommended router for this type:

http://www.netgear.co.uk/home/products/wirelessrouters/ultimate-performance/WNDR4500.aspx
or
http://www.netgear.co.uk/home/products/wirelessrouters/high-performance/WNDR4000.aspx
or
http://www.belkin.com/IWCatProductPage.process?Product_Id=522112

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If you still require assistance please PM Cerberus on the forums with an image of your current router and he will advise you
routers.1327344966.txt.gz · Last modified: 2012/01/23 18:56 by moltra