D-Link DSL-604+ alternatives?

I want to replace my ancient Alcatel Speedtouch 510 4 port router[1] and
this unit (D-Link DSL-604+) has got me interested for a few reasons. It
plugs straight into the DSL line, it serves four wire-networked computers
out of the box, *plus* it has wireless capability too. At approx £116
(inc. VAT) that seems quite a bargain.

However, an ADSLGuide review suggests disconnection & range problems with
the wireless feature, not to mention the inability to turn the wireless
feature off manually. I'm just wondering if there's anything in this price
range that does the same job but is more adequate in these areas. The
wireless range bothers me because I'm in rather a large house with quite a
large garden, and I'd like wi-fi to cover as much of that space as possible
- without breaking the bank.

I only use Gentoo Linux (desktops & laptops) btw, so any router *must* be OS
independent - even to setup.

[1] Before I'm told to get an access point, I really want to replace this
with another router because (i) Alcatel haven't supported it for ages and
(ii) it has too many limitations.
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"Lee J. Moore" <(E-Mail Removed)> wrote in message
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> I want to replace my ancient Alcatel Speedtouch 510 4 port router[1]
>
> (i) Alcatel haven't supported it for ages and
> (ii) it has too many limitations.

Have you tried the new firmware on the Speedtouch 510?

Version 4.2.3 I believe.

Regards
Sunil

Sunil Sood wrote:
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> Have you tried the new firmware on the Speedtouch 510?
>
> Version 4.2.3 I believe

That's for the v4 model. Mine's more antique than that.

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I have a DSL-604+, and even though it does have some downsides, I
think it's still a value for the price. It has some pretty serious
configuration settings which I didn't expect to see on a piece of
equipment at this price. (Stuff you sometimes don't even see on the
uber-expensive CISCO equipment). But the downsides I found were:

Unable to stop PING from WAN
Unable to turn off Wireless (but you are able to stop ANYTHING from
connecting to it)
Since it's all-in-one harder to upgrade
Antennas do not remove (can't upgrade signal)

I like D-Link kit, it's generally simple and the support is free. My
mate has a DSL-300g+ Modem with a DI-614+ router which is a nice
combination because if he wants to go cable or any other provider he
can still use the router.

Just my 2 pence worth.

"Lee J. Moore" <(E-Mail Removed)> wrote in message news:<(E-Mail Removed)>...
> Sunil Sood wrote:
> //
> > Have you tried the new firmware on the Speedtouch 510?
> >
> > Version 4.2.3 I believe
>
> That's for the v4 model. Mine's more antique than that.