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TG585v7 - use just as a router
11-12-2012 5:03 PM
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I have been looking for a simple 4 port router to put behind my tv to plug the TV, Sky box. I will run an ethernet cable to my main router. They are not as easy to find these days I noticed and the prices were not cheap unless you buy some dodgy brand that is likely to cause your house to catch fire overnight.
I was wondering if it is possible to use an old TG585v7 by turning the wifi off and stopping it issuing IP addresses.
cheers
I was wondering if it is possible to use an old TG585v7 by turning the wifi off and stopping it issuing IP addresses.
cheers
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Re: TG585v7 - use just as a router
11-12-2012 5:06 PM
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You want a simple switch not a router - they can be got for around £5
Here's a cheap one: http://www.ebuyer.com/132456-tenda-5-port-10-100-switch-s105
Here's a cheap one: http://www.ebuyer.com/132456-tenda-5-port-10-100-switch-s105
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11-12-2012 6:03 PM
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Cheers jelv. Until I can get hold of one though can I use my old router?
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11-12-2012 6:16 PM
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Yes....if it's DHCP server is disabled.
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11-12-2012 6:23 PM
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Thats what I thought but didnt want to start messing about for someone to come along later and tell me it was never possible LOL
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11-12-2012 6:31 PM
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You probably want to disable the Wifi as well, to stop it possibly interfering with any wifi from the main router.
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