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Huginn
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Hi guys! I've started moving, and I decided to change my internet provider. Some background story.

 

Currently I'm with a provider named " Telenet ". They offer the fastest broadband internet in Belgium (currently I have a middle pack, 60 down/4 up). But their service is so horrible and filled with lies that I decided to change. An example, they say they offer "limitless internet", but when you download a certain amount (around 180-200gb) they lower your internet speed during the "peak hours". By lowering I mean dropping your internet to 2 down / .2 up, and their peak hours are everything between 7 to 23.

 

Now, the installation comes with a standard router with build in wifi, but the signal is horrible. So, I shut it down and placed my own router a Belkin N900. The provider I'm going to doesn't offer broadband but VDSL. I didn't know what VDSL was, appears to be some faster form of ADSL.

 

The problem is, I have to have a signal that's powerful enough to go through 2 floors to my sisters' room. I would use my N900, but it doesn't work with ADSL/VDSL, so I'd have to buy a new one.

 

The questions:

1. Do I need a VDSL router, or will a ADSL2 be "strong" enough to handle it? I would have 30 down/ 5 up, apparently the VDSL mainly affects your upload (?)

2. If I do need a VDSL one, please suggest one. I can only find 2 and they cost €200+.

3. If a ADSL2 will suffice (Q1), suggest one too. I have no experience with ADSL unfortunatly.

 

P.S.: I'm willing to drop 30 mbits because it gives me better service.

It is said, that civilised man seeks out good and intelligent company, so that through learned discourse he may rise above the savage and closer to God. Personally, however, I like to start the day with a total dickhead to remind me I'm best! 

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nd but VDSL. I didn't know what VDSL was, appears to be some faster form of ADSL.

 

The problem is, I have to have a signal that's powerful enough to go through 2 floors to my sisters' room. I would use my N900, but it doesn't work with ADSL/VDSL, so I'd have to buy a new one.

 

 

I don't understand why your current router won't work?

Who says it won't work?

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I don't understand why your current router won't work?

Who says it won't work?

 

I thought it wasn't compatible with ADSL. Is it?

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I thought it wasn't compatible with ADSL. Is it?

The Belkin is a router not a modem.

Modems require a specific connection type, routers don't.

|CPU: Intel 5960X|MOBO:Rampage V Extreme|GPU:EVGA 980Ti SC 2 - Way SLI|RAM:G-Skill 32GB|CASE:900D|PSU:CorsairAX1200i|DISPLAY :Dell U2412M X3|SSD Intel 750 400GB, 2X Samsung 850 Pro|

Peripherals : | MOUSE : Logitech G602 | KEYBOARD: K70 RGB (Cherry MX Brown) | NAS: Synology DS1515+  - WD RED 3TB X 5|ROUTER: AC68U

Sound : | HEADPHONES: Sennheiser HD800 SPEAKERS: B&W CM9 (Front floorstanding) ,  B&W CM Center 2 (Centre) | AV RECEIVER : Denon 3806 | MY X99 BUILD LOG!

 

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