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Recommended modem...?

  • 09-12-2003 6:54pm
    #1
    timod
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 430 ✭✭


    Hi all,

    I'm usiing IOLBB, with MacOSX10.2 - want to upgrade to panther, so need a replacement ot the Zyxel 630. I've given up on getting a repsonse from IOL or Zyxel to the problem.

    Anway, I'm getting more that just the modem. (Special offer at dsl-warehouse)

    I'm consdering either:
    D-Link DI-624 Broadband Wireless Router & D-Link DSL300G ADSL Ethernet Modem

    or

    Netgear WGR614 Wireless Broadband Router & Netgear DM602 ADSL Ethernet Modem

    Both have a 4 port 10/100 switch. I don't have wireless at the minute, but it is likely I'll use it in the future. Anyway, both are at €188 (ex VAT and Delivery)

    Firstly - any comments on the equipment? Is there something better for cheaper?

    Seconding - what are dsl-warehouse.ie like to buy from? Are there cheaper places?

    Ta,

    Tim


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  • #2
    Ripwave
    Closed Accounts Posts: 2,188 ✭✭✭Ripwave


    Originally posted by timod
    Hi all,

    I'm usiing IOLBB, with MacOSX10.2 - want to upgrade to panther, so need a replacement ot the Zyxel 630. I've given up on getting a repsonse from IOL or Zyxel to the problem.

    Anway, I'm getting more that just the modem. (Special offer at dsl-warehouse)
    I've never been impressed by "special offers" at dsl-warehouse.

    If you like D-Link, try the D-Link DSL-604+ (It's only 22MB/s, not 54MB/s, but does your Mac support 54Mb/s anyway?). It's an "all in one" device, with DSL modem built in, and it's €90 cheaper than the dsl-warehouse combo.
    Firstly - any comments on the equipment? Is there something better for cheaper?
    The only real question is whether you want to pay a premium for 802.11G. If you're not likely to use it in the next 12 months, you'd be better off waiting and buying it at next years prices.
    Seconding - what are dsl-warehouse.ie like to buy from? Are there cheaper places?
    Amazon.co.uk will sell you the same ethernet modem and a linksys 802.11g router for about €215 including VAT and delivery (compared to almost €240 including VAT and delivery from dsl-warehouse). That's almost 10% less than dsl-warehouses "special offer".


  • #3
    dahamsta
    Banned (with Prison Access) Posts: 16,659 ✭✭✭✭dahamsta


    I bought a DM602 from DSL Warehouse Tim, it's working away grand. I bought a WGT624 802.11g router off them shortly afterwards too, however it was faulty and I sent it back, and they've been pretty good about it. I'm looking to shift the Buffalo 802.11g bridge I got as a replacement if you want it. :)

    adam


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