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Ok, so all ASUS modem / router combos use MediaTeK except the DSL-AC88U which is rumoured to be no longer supported, so that removes ASUS equipment

Other modem router combo manufactures include:

 

• DrayTeK = Good
• AVM = Good
• Netgear = Ok (good hardware)
• TP-Link = Ok (not consistent firmware updates)
• D-Link = Ok (sometimes)
• Billion = Not Modern

(others are available)

 

 

AVM (Fritz!Box) – has good user interface and very reliable

Netgear – Software updates are sometimes poor quality but hardware is usual good quality

DrayTeK – are not easy to configure but are very reliable and a quality product

 

If you are not technical, then I would suggest the following devices.

 

• Netgear C7800 – Broadcom DSL chipset
• AVM (Fritz!Box)  7580 – 7583 – Broadcom or Lantiq (Intel) chipset
• DrayTeK  2862ac – Lantiq chipset

 

Unsure what products are available in your region but the Netgear and Fritz!Box are both safe options, Netgears are good allrounders where as AVM (Fritz!Box) is a  little more specialised and has a limited market.

if you have a poor or long DSL line (noise) then a Broadcom DSL chipset is a safe option

The units above I suppose are more to the higher end of the price bracket – so I am sure you can use the above as a guide to help you decide what fits your pocket .

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