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Tim S · 30th Nov 2008, 09:18

http://www.bit-tech.net/hardware/200...aming-router/1

Think all routers are the pretty much the same? Think again. The Sitecom Gaming router packs gigabit LAN, 802.11n wireless technology and a unique bandwidth management system that prioritises gaming traffic. We take a look to see if it can deliver on its promises, or whether it's more error 404.

mrb_no1 · 30th Nov 2008, 11:32

very nice idea for a product is that...and whilst i partially agree with harry on the upload being a bottleneck in internet connections in the uk, in a shared environment i dont think it would be that bad. when i was at uni i setup the router(originally smoothwall) and the net ran fine for the most part, downloads were managed and uploads were limited through bitlord. unless its a house of computer scientists who insist on continually re-uploading we data through ftp then i cant see it being a problem. for me the product is a winner, as the main problem when ppl download is maxing that connection, and this product provides seemless gameplay as harry pointed out.

i do agree on one thing though, its a shame they couldnt get it all right and make both down and up work with 100% effectiveness.

peace

fatman

koola · 30th Nov 2008, 11:35

So basically it's a flashy WebUI router with some Layer 7 QoS.

The boy 4rm oz · 30th Nov 2008, 13:10

I think it looks pretty good, simplistic is the way I like it. Personally i'm not that put off by the upload speed loss. When I game the only other person using the net is my brother and that is only web browsing, he knows not to upload or watch vids while i'm gaming.

ParaHelix.org · 30th Nov 2008, 14:00

I personally use a Linksys WRT54GL with third party DD-WRT firmware installed, it has been perfect and the DD-WRT firmware makes it better than any on the market.

ParaHelix.org · 30th Nov 2008, 14:01

^ Forgot to mention you can even overclock your router using DD-WRT. There is so much more it can do, just Google it.

leexgx · 30th Nov 2008, 17:50

want good upload QOS + shaper its www.IPcop.org set the upload limit in the trafic shaper (its set in kbs i think) and game away + useing emule and bit torrant at the same time (do not use any more)
all you need is 2 network cards (cable UK ) or an ADSL modem that work with IPcop that does not crash under high connection count
an old pc or new

the one only resone i give up on it is there is Upnp support, thay refuse to add it due to it been an securty risk (well it is) but MSN live msg Remote support tends not to work with out the ports been open and some games, as i fix pcs alot get alot of remote support as well (there is an way to add UPnP support but as i not up on my linux console use i just got board in the end)
all thay need to put an Big warrning that its an risk but programs like msn will not work correctly if its turnd off

Project_Nightmare · 1st Dec 2008, 00:58

Quote:

Originally Posted by ParaHelix.org

I personally use a Linksys WRT54GL with third party DD-WRT firmware installed, it has been perfect and the DD-WRT firmware makes it better than any on the market.

Hey I was going to say the same thing

Amon · 1st Dec 2008, 02:52

How would you guys rate this against something comparable that's been around for a while longer; in particular, the D-Link DIR-655 Xtreme-N?

OnyxLilninja · 1st Dec 2008, 12:08

Oh! So close, if they sort out upload management, I would buy it. As they haven't, I won't. Perhaps the upload management can be improved in future firmware releases?

Baz · 1st Dec 2008, 17:10

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Originally Posted by OnyxLilninja

Oh! So close, if they sort out upload management, I would buy it. As they haven't, I won't. Perhaps the upload management can be improved in future firmware releases?

This was pretty much our consensus too - if the stream engine had worked perfectly, this would have been THE router to have in a shared or student house.

azrael- · 3rd Dec 2008, 22:15

StreamEngine isn't something that's confined to this Sitecom router. Actually StreamEngine is part of the feature set of the Ubicom chips and can also be found in such routers as the D-Link DIR-655, DIR-855, DIR-825, Trendnet TEW-633GR, and the U-MEDIA WRT-390U. Ubicom-based routers are some of if not THE fastest routers on the market.

Starbuck3733T · 6th Dec 2008, 06:02

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or those who receive their ADSL via a Cat5e modem

A Cat5e modem? Come on guys, you're a technical publication... "ADSL via a modem equipped with an ethernet port"

I only heckle because I love bit-tech!

30th Nov 2008, 09:18	#1
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30th Nov 2008, 11:32	#2
mrb_no1 Pie Eater Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Pyrford, England Posts: 365	very nice idea for a product is that...and whilst i partially agree with harry on the upload being a bottleneck in internet connections in the uk, in a shared environment i dont think it would be that bad. when i was at uni i setup the router(originally smoothwall) and the net ran fine for the most part, downloads were managed and uploads were limited through bitlord. unless its a house of computer scientists who insist on continually re-uploading we data through ftp then i cant see it being a problem. for me the product is a winner, as the main problem when ppl download is maxing that connection, and this product provides seemless gameplay as harry pointed out. i do agree on one thing though, its a shame they couldnt get it all right and make both down and up work with 100% effectiveness. peace fatman __________________ Core 2 Quad Q6600 @ 3600Mhz ¦ Asus Maximus II Formula ¦ ATI Radeon 4890 (1000Mhz Core + 1200Mhz Mem OC) ¦ 2x2G Corsair Dom. PC 8500 @ 1080Mhz ¦ Aquacomputer WC ¦ Creative X-Fi Fatal1ty ¦ 150G Raptor, 2x1500 + 1x750 + 2x500 Seagate (SATA2) ¦ Pioneer DVD burner ¦ Lian Li - PC 73SL Aluminium Silent Server Case ¦ Dell 2007WFP 20" Widescreen ¦ Logitech Z-5500 5.1 Speakers ¦ Sennheiser HD270

30th Nov 2008, 11:35	#3
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30th Nov 2008, 17:50	#7
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1st Dec 2008, 02:52	#9
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30th Nov 2008, 14:00	#5
ParaHelix.org Supermodder Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 270	I personally use a Linksys WRT54GL with third party DD-WRT firmware installed, it has been perfect and the DD-WRT firmware makes it better than any on the market.

30th Nov 2008, 14:01	#6
ParaHelix.org Supermodder Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 270	^ Forgot to mention you can even overclock your router using DD-WRT. There is so much more it can do, just Google it.

1st Dec 2008, 12:08	#10
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3rd Dec 2008, 22:15	#12
azrael- Ex nihilo nihil fit Join Date: May 2008 Location: Aarhus, Denmark Posts: 1,174	StreamEngine isn't something that's confined to this Sitecom router. Actually StreamEngine is part of the feature set of the Ubicom chips and can also be found in such routers as the D-Link DIR-655, DIR-855, DIR-825, Trendnet TEW-633GR, and the U-MEDIA WRT-390U. Ubicom-based routers are some of if not THE fastest routers on the market. __________________ ''Trying is the first step towards failure.'' - Homer Simpson Last edited by azrael-; 3rd Dec 2008 at 23:06.