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D-Link ADSL Router and Vista
10-10-2007 6:36 PM
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I have a D-Link DSL-G604T and am currently running Windows/XP on my desktop and laptop.
I am thinking of replacing my laptop, which will inevitably be running a version of Vista.
I have heard that various routers/modems are incompatible with Vista. Does anyone know whether that applies to the DSL-G604T please?
I am thinking of replacing my laptop, which will inevitably be running a version of Vista.
I have heard that various routers/modems are incompatible with Vista. Does anyone know whether that applies to the DSL-G604T please?
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Re: D-Link ADSL Router and Vista
10-10-2007 7:22 PM
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Many thanks. I can go ahead without worrying then.
Re: D-Link ADSL Router and Vista
10-10-2007 7:39 PM
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FYI: It is USB and PCI (i.e. internal card) ADSL equipment that is likely to have problems with Vista because both require drivers to operate which is a major failing with Vsta.
Equipment that uses normal Ethernet connections will work fine as long as Vista has drivers for the PC/Laptop's Ethernet port, which is very likely if the unit comes with Vista already installed.
Equipment that uses normal Ethernet connections will work fine as long as Vista has drivers for the PC/Laptop's Ethernet port, which is very likely if the unit comes with Vista already installed.
Re: D-Link ADSL Router and Vista
10-10-2007 7:47 PM
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Thanks Peter.
So as long as I go for an ethernet connection (or wireless?) I should be OK with Vista?
So as long as I go for an ethernet connection (or wireless?) I should be OK with Vista?
Re: D-Link ADSL Router and Vista
10-10-2007 7:51 PM
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Wireless for you laptop should be fine as it's supplied with Vista so it should support the on-board wireless devices. USB wireless adapters may not be so lucky for the reasons I gave above - no compatible drivers.
The problem of Vista drivers is improving but a lot of older / legacy hardware is unlikely to be supported on Vista and this is where people have problems if they upgrade their existing systems to Vista - notwithstanding the horrendous problems Vista has anyway but that's a whole different subject!
The problem of Vista drivers is improving but a lot of older / legacy hardware is unlikely to be supported on Vista and this is where people have problems if they upgrade their existing systems to Vista - notwithstanding the horrendous problems Vista has anyway but that's a whole different subject!
Re: D-Link ADSL Router and Vista
10-10-2007 7:55 PM
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Thanks again Peter. I didn't like the sound of "horrendous problems Vista has anyway.....". Maybe I should postpone my laptop replacement for a while.
Re: D-Link ADSL Router and Vista
10-10-2007 8:00 PM
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If you can get it with XP on I would urge you to go down that route for now. Vista currently causes more problems than in solves. A significant service pack is due in the next few months which should help but Vista is still too buggy for me to even consider at the moment and there is a lot of negative comments all over the internet.
Re: D-Link ADSL Router and Vista
10-10-2007 9:00 PM
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@PJ.
I have been looking at the Sony Vaio range, and as far as I can tell, they do all come with Vista pre-installed.
Currently I only use fairly standard packages - MS Office, Picasa2, iTunes, Outlook Express, Internet Explorer. And I do use VoIP when travelling abroad. I can't see that changing in the future. Anything else I would run on my desktop.
My current laptop is quite old, not very fast, and the HDD is almost full. That's why I am considering a change.
I have been looking at the Sony Vaio range, and as far as I can tell, they do all come with Vista pre-installed.
Currently I only use fairly standard packages - MS Office, Picasa2, iTunes, Outlook Express, Internet Explorer. And I do use VoIP when travelling abroad. I can't see that changing in the future. Anything else I would run on my desktop.
My current laptop is quite old, not very fast, and the HDD is almost full. That's why I am considering a change.
Re: D-Link ADSL Router and Vista
10-10-2007 9:29 PM
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The three models I have been looking at (on the internet) are CR21S, FZ21E and NR11Z, although I think that the FZ21E is not available until later this month. FZ21E is my current favourite.
I am finding it confusing, as sometimes a less expensive model appears to have a better specification than a more expensive one. For example, the CR21S has a slightly faster processor speed than the CR11Z, but is cheaper. The NR11Z and FZ21E have similar specifications, but the former is about £150 cheaper.
I am finding it confusing, as sometimes a less expensive model appears to have a better specification than a more expensive one. For example, the CR21S has a slightly faster processor speed than the CR11Z, but is cheaper. The NR11Z and FZ21E have similar specifications, but the former is about £150 cheaper.
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