TP-Link TD-W9970 300 Mbps Wireless N USB VDSL/ADSL Modem Router, 4G Router Option with USB 2.0 Port, Up To 100 Mbps VDSL And 300 Mbps WiFi Speeds, Maximised Range, 4xFast Ports, Tether App, Easy Setup

If you're after a reasonably priced, stable and fast VDSL2 (FTTC) router like me, this is perfect. It has all the latest standards like G.INP (be sure to get the V2 model for these, as V1 does not support them) and is a breeze to set up, taking me less than 10 minutes. I'm using mine with BT Infinity 2 and it works perfectly connecting at the same speed as my BT Smart Hub - which had to go, as after EVERY firmware update it crapped out and had to be reset to factory, set back up, etc.; I was done being a beta tester for BT! My old BT OpenReach modem acted as a backup for a short while, however it is too old to last much longer, doesn't support the latest standards and I can't get line stats...I use the modem in 'bridge' mode (see instructions in product description) connected to my firewall, and with the wireless disabled (which I never intended to use), so I can't comment on the wireless functionality. I have the Smart Hub set up as my wireless access point instead, and in this regard it works very well. I did notice that this has a lot of security functions like built-in firewall, wireless guest network, and SPI, but I don't need these; nice to see though. I can get line stats fairly easily by connecting my laptop to one of the free LAN ports on the modem, and it wall mounts. Frustratingly, since I won't be using the wireless, I can't easily remove the antennae as they are moulded, and just get in the way. It would be great if these could be detached without tearing the thing apart, but since I don’t want to invalidate the 3 year warranty I’ll have to live with it - for 3 years at least! Still 5 stars though, as all things considered, this is a fantastic bit of kit that fits my needs more than adequately. I hope you found this review helpful!Update: MY set up above may confuse. For a typical home set up, you don't need any additional equipment, it will serve fine as your modem, firewall and wireless access point, just like a BT Smart Hub. I believe this is the default set up mode too, so should be easy to configure.

I installed this on a BT ADSL broadband connection to replace a Belkin N150 modem/ router. I bought this VDSL router so that it would work if I swap to a fibre to cabinet installation in the future. Initially I had the router working within 10 minutes in a temporary location. After an hour I connected it in it's permanent location at which point it stopped working. It would not initialise (could not detect the dsl modulation type). Resetting the router to factory settings was ineffective. Flashing a firmware update was also ineffective.Maybe I was just unlucky but after a couple of wasted hours I decided to cancel a replacement.Update 09/12/2015:I spoke to the manufacturer about my problem. They confirmed there should not have been any compatibility issues with my connection and acknowledged the device was faulty. Good customer service. I have since purchased the higher spec TD W9980 which is working well.Update 11/12/2015I'm using the TD-W9980 with BT ADSL broadband. Its proving to be a versatile, future proof device....WANBasic set up is easy: Select from about 30 pre-programmed ISP options and then enter the ISP supplied username and password. Change the SSID and password (if you want to) and you're done.WiFiThe 2.4 GHz WiFi is not as strong as the TD-W9970 model because of the internal aerial but it just about reaches the opposite corner of my 3 bedroomed semi (70dBm). Its working well with an existing "N300 TL WA850RE" extender, boosting the signal to the opposite end of my garden. I've had no connection problems with up to 17 devices so far. The 5GHz range is limited to my lounge - the router is installed in the room above.USB'sI have a cloud printer and therefore don't need the print server. I've connected a partitioned 350MB external HDD (USB powered) to check its NAS capabilities. Its working well as a media server - streaming to a PS3. Files are accessible with my pc via "Storage Sharing" (has password protection) and accessible with my Chromebook via FTP. I've been able to capture images from security cameras via the FTP server. The HDD is a backup device for my PC but sadly it will not backup to the drive via the network. This is a shortcoming of my backup software so I'm going to upgrade it or even buy a proper NAS. The router can support 2 disk drives with up to 8 volumes.My first ever modem/ router lasted for 10 years. I'm hoping the TD-W9980 proves to be as robust!