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02-01-2013 9:20 PM
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Currently having to use my phone as a wireless hotspot on 3G/3G+
Anyhow, need a new one, and wondered that people are currently using reliably on ADSL2+. All we do, is surf and stream really, no internet gaming or need for complex port forwarding etc etc....
My area should also be getting FTTC mid next year, so dont want to spend a fortune as such.... What are the Plusnet supplied ones like, do they do the job, or are they a bit cheap..... Needs to be reliable, as i am not in the house most of the time, and SWMBO is very non-teccie, so it just needs to work.
Re: Routers
04-01-2013 8:35 AM
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Re: Routers
06-01-2013 2:03 PM
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Bob
Re: Routers
06-01-2013 9:03 PM
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I have been leaning toward the DGN2200. I do like the netgears, as until it died the Dg834Pn gave me faultless performance. Also the 2200 appears to let you have more than 1 wireless network, perfect for my wifes DS, as it only supports WEP security, and I really dont want to switch my main wireless network to WEP.
Can get new on Amazon for 50quid. Will try fleabay first off though...
Cheers
Re: Routers
07-01-2013 8:20 AM
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My internet usage is not much different from the OP.... just a few music videos, no gaming... email and info surfing...
Re: Routers
07-01-2013 1:14 PM
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Have you considered anything from TP-Link? I'm currently looking at the TD-W8968 - it's fairly new so not much on the review front however its siblings seem to be be rated competitively.
Particular attractions for me are its support for IPv6 and also the ability to change a LAN port into a WAN port (i.e. bypassing the ADSL modem) hence it won't become redundant should I ever upgrade to an FTTC connection. The USB function could be handy for either remote storage or even a 3G backup (I'm not sure I really need that to be honest though).
Mathew
Re: Routers
07-01-2013 1:57 PM
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Quote from: bobboulby One question though, have you used the USB storage option? I was thinking that it would be a good way to centralise backups on our network without the expense of buying a dedicated NAS.
Yes have used the USB option, works a treat, although one of my USB disks has a 'sleep' option when not used for a while. Have not sorted out how to get that USB disk to wake up.
The WD 'my passport' portable drives work well.
Re: Routers
10-01-2013 9:13 PM
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Gives me time to research and find a good one, anyway.
Re: Routers
10-01-2013 9:26 PM
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You might want to give "routerstats" a try, if you get lots of line drops....
(its free)....
Re: Routers
12-01-2013 7:03 PM
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Anyhow, for just over a fiver, cant complain ;). If I need anything better, I will put my hand in the pocket....
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21-01-2013 2:59 PM
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21-01-2013 9:33 PM
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