Billion BiPAC 7800DXL Triple WAN Dual Band Wireless N Gigabit ADSL2+/Fibre 3G/4G LTE Broadband Router with USB Port

My previous 2 hub/routers (BT Homehub 3 subsequently replaced by TP-Link TD-W8970) functioned reasonably well but I constantly suffered from a slow broadband connection, typically 1.6Mbps. Recently speed had fallen to around 1Mbps due, I suspect, to 9 new houses having been built a few hundred metres away but without corresponding upgrades to the exchange or the 4km of copper wire leading to it; furthermore drops were becoming frequent. Given the rural location fibre is still some years away (if it appears at all) thus I needed to make the best of the existing infrastructure (and mobile links are not a viable option here given that both major networks are still 2G). Having read the reviews on Amazon and also on some other forums I opted to upgrade to a Billion hub/router and to go for the 7800DXL rather than the 7800N as it wasn't a lot more to spend in percentage terms for the latest firmware and better future-proofing.Setup was quite simple and took just a few minutes. Rather than follow the steps in the instructions in sequence I opted to perform the following steps first by directly connecting new device to the PC but not connecting the ADSL cable; in this way I'd still have internet access on a tablet if I needed to research some configuration parameters.1) Rename SSID to that of existing hub/router.2) Change IP address to that of existing hub/router.3) Allocate the same block of DHCP addresses as already existed.4) Use the existing wireless key.I have a number of hard-coded IP addresses spread over various devices and it was much simpler to setup the Billion with the same parameters rather than have to re-specify IP and Gatway addresses and wireless key on multiple devices.Once the above settings were input I swapped over the hub/router and devices connected immediately with around a 20% improvement in link speed using the default SNR setting (-1 for auto). SNR setting was reduced in stages to the minimum value (1) without my noticing any stability issues; speed immediately increased to 50% higher than that using the old device and has further improved to 2.15Mbps next day presumably as the exchange equipment 'learns' that a higher rate can be used on my line. Overall a near 100% speed improvement and no dropouts within 24 hours of installation.With regard to some reports on these reviews that the Wi-Fi signal compares unfavourably with some cheaper devices it's not an issue for me as both the old devices and the Billion only cover 4 rooms, all close to the router. Due to thick stone internal walls range extenders are essential regardless of what hub/router I use. Devolo homeplugs from Amazon nicely solve the problem in my case, not the cheapest homeplug but extremely fast and reliable. If low broadband speed is the issue don't hesitate to try the Billion and if reduced Wi-Fi coverage then is a problem buy a pair of Devolo's.

Bought this as not happy with the my broadband speed and I felt original router that I received by my supplier, may have something to do with this, taking into consideration what I had read on various websites about slow broadband and changing the router can make a big difference.Went on various websites and this modem/router had been given a great review. Checked on Amazon and going through the reviews (multiple reviews on multiple products by Billion), the reviews for this model gave great reviews and 5 x stars from what I had found. Waited a while and the price came down so took the plunge and ordered.Expected it on 24 August at he earliest. Received a day early - 23rd - great service by the supplier.Set to work to get the modem/router to talk to my broadband supplier. Followed the instructions once logged on to the router. Initially you will be asked for new password to access the router, then progress to setting up for the built in modem to access broadband via your supplier (USER and PASSWORD details are required for this part - if not known, contact your broadband supply or check their website). This device can be used for ASDL and VSDL. I have Fibre (FTTC). Settings needed to be for VDSL settings and not ASDL (found that out through trial and error). For me it did not help that my broadband supplier gave details on setting up a router for ASLD and not VDSL on their website - say no more. After a little work, got the device to talk to my broadband supplier.I am not expert believe me, but can hold my own in setting up initial WAN service and the 2.4G & 5G networks. From what I can see you can set up 3 x access points for each network and each can have 16 devices attached. Each network I mean the 2.4G & 5G frequency networks. The device is quiet in depth on what a person can do, access and settings that can be changed. From security, multiple Access Points, VPN, Access Controls, sending a message to a designated email or mobile via SMS, if changes occur on the router settings. Other features include, MAC Filtering, Time Restrictions and various other settings and security features that can be utilized. There is also the ability to change the SNR setting, which more experience and knowledgeable IT people may know how to utilize to their advantage - something I will look into myself. It is possible to attach a 3G/4G LTE supported device to the router (beyond why I purchased).Regarding my supplied router from my broadband supplier affecting my download speed, this device seems to have confirmed my initial thoughts. My broadband download speed jumped from 13.6 Mb to 26 Mb (this is still slow for what I am paying for, I may add). Had a very small drop in upload speed from 6.5Mb to 6.2Mb. Noticed the difference during web browsing immediately and in watching movies from Amazon Prime. Everything seemed more snappier and quick - to me at least. I do work from home on occasions so hoping to notice a difference in this aspect and the systems I access become quicker to use.I have Android devices and once I set up the networks with my security details (kept the same settings as previous router), they all connected straight away, no issues. My daughters IPhone did not see the network (I hide my SSID for security reasons). Even though the details were the same as my previous router, it had problems linking to the network until I made the network visible. Not sure if just my daughters IPhone or may be a general IPhone issue. Saying that my Smart TV (set up on the 5G network) also had initial problems, but once I entered the network name and security details, the TV has worked fine since (network not made discoverable at the time).I only received this device today. Overall I am very pleased with my purchase and has meet my expectations. Time will tell what my experience is going forward. Was not my first choice of brand I was initially considering. Would I recommend this device - Billion 4 x 4 MU-MIMO AC 2400 Dual Band - just to make sure it is clear the device I am writing about here - YES. Yes it may seem a little expensive to some and the wealth of security features and settings can seem daunting on this device. Saying that and in my case this device is superior to the supplied router I received from my broadband supplier and has doubled my download speed (may not be the same for other people). It can be used for ASDL now and later for VDSL, when a person upgrades later. It has various settings and security features that can be changed, some which are beyond my knowledge or expertise, but more experienced owners can utilize to increase security and user experience.I purchased this device via Amazon and is my personal experience of this device.