Replacing the supplied fibre router
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Replacing the supplied fibre router
29-02-2012 9:40 AM
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I am guessing a better Netgear router would solve the problem but would be interested to know if anyone had successfully replaced the supplied one (confirming there are no gotchas with MAC Cloning requirements etc) and also any recommendations for a decent cable router to use as a replacement (with wireless throughput and range the key requirements)
Thanks
Re: Replacing the supplied fibre router
29-02-2012 9:57 AM
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You can use any router that is for cable (i.e. doesn't have just an ADSL modem) there are plenty to choose from and not just netgear.
If it helped click the thumb
If it fixed it click 'This fixed my problem'
Re: Replacing the supplied fibre router
29-02-2012 10:00 AM
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If it helps my PN supplied one is still un-opened as I bought a Netgear WNR2200 N300 as I'd got used to a USB central storage area for the house.
Works fine except I have to use mixed TKIp and AES which limits mine to 54M as the NetGear print server can't handle the security
Pete
Re: Replacing the supplied fibre router
29-02-2012 10:25 AM
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Quote from: dvorak I haven't had a problem streaming with the supplied netgear.
You can use any router that is for cable (i.e. doesn't have just an ADSL modem) there are plenty to choose from and not just netgear.
I guess it depends on the distances... I've got my home videos on a NAS box in the lounge, this is then connected via homeplug to the router and the bedroom (15m away) streams from there (4Gb iso files).
Previously I had the NAS connected to a slave w8960n which transmitted wirelessly at 300M (open security) to the main w8960n which then connected wirelessly to the bedroom.
The previous setup streams with no delay, the new setup is frame by frame "strobe" video and completely unusable so I have to assume it's the wireless strength/quality.
Not sure how to measure the signal strength to prove it though!
Re: Replacing the supplied fibre router
01-03-2012 9:38 AM
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If you were to apply for the 80/20 fibre trial we can provide you with a ZyXEL NBG4604
https://portal.plus.net/wizard/?wizard_id=20
Re: Replacing the supplied fibre router
01-03-2012 9:48 AM
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Quote from: eglons I've got my home videos on a NAS box in the lounge, this is then connected via homeplug to the router and the bedroom (15m away) streams from there (4Gb iso files).
It could be the homeplugs causing the problem. 80MB ones can't cope with HD in my house.
Re: Replacing the supplied fibre router
01-03-2012 10:40 AM
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Quote from: _Adam_Walker_ @eglons,
If you were to apply for the 80/20 fibre trial we can provide you with a ZyXEL NBG4604
https://portal.plus.net/wizard/?wizard_id=20
I think the 80:20 is too risky for me as I rely on my connection... but the FTTP is one which could work as I could them have a backup ADSL, so I may try that.
Re: Replacing the supplied fibre router
01-03-2012 10:44 AM
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Quote from: ffox
Quote from: eglons I've got my home videos on a NAS box in the lounge, this is then connected via homeplug to the router and the bedroom (15m away) streams from there (4Gb iso files).
It could be the homeplugs causing the problem. 80MB ones can't cope with HD in my house.
I think you are right, I've moved the NAS to be plugged into the router direct and tried one of the wireless media devices in various parts of the house and all works fine (within the extremes of distance). the homeplugs are supposed to be 200MB ones but they obviously aren't working properly. The issue I have is that some of the kit I want to connect is not wireless so I assume I need to get some sort of wireless extender which allows me to connect it to the main router wirelessly but presents a wired connection to the devices which need is... any thoughts?
Re: Replacing the supplied fibre router
04-03-2012 8:50 PM
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05-03-2012 7:23 PM
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07-03-2012 11:14 AM
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07-03-2012 7:50 PM
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07-03-2012 10:15 PM
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NB. I have no opinion on whether it is actually a piece of junk as like CatHotel I never even unwrapped it
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07-03-2012 11:37 PM
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