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New Router which to get

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  • 15-11-2006 2:55pm
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    tribulus
    Closed Accounts Posts: 3,635 ✭✭✭


    Okay, I recently posted a thread about problems with a belkin router I have. Having done some googling and research it seems these are about the crappest and most problematic routers around, so i'm going to get a new one.

    I have a toshiba laptop with built in wireless and a wireless adapter for my desktop. I have a standard eircom residential broadband line whose netopia router has been flawless since I've had it.

    All I want is to have a stable connection and access to the likes of msn, komplett and importantly poker sites which the belkin router just won't allow me to. I don't need very high download speeds or anything just a reliable router that won't fail to go to certain websites for no apparent reason!

    I've read the stickies but not being very tech minded I was hoping for a response here.

    So just go for the standard netopia wireless router that many eircom users have or netgear etc?

    Thanks


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    stanley1
    Registered Users Posts: 1,520 ✭✭✭stanley1


    I am using a SMC 4 port firewall router from Komplett, no probs in 3 years.


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    thefinalstage
    Registered Users Posts: 3,502 ✭✭✭thefinalstage


    Pc World are selling a wireless enabled eircom branded netopia modem for 24.99.


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    dub45
    Moderators, Technology & Internet Moderators Posts: 12,448 Mod ✭✭✭✭dub45


    Unfortunately the performance of wireless equipment can be notoriously unpredictable - for instance see www.broadbandbuyer.co.uk for lots of reviews where people swear by and complain about exactly the same models.

    However the netgear range seem to be going through a good patch at the moment and they seem particularly good on iffy lines - an all in one (thats one with a built in modem) does not cost too much more than a router on its own and can be much easier to set up - have a look at the netgear DG 834g which is a pretty popular model.

    http://www.amazon.co.uk/Netgear-DG834G-54Mbps-Wireless-Firewall/dp/B0000TZ8Z8/sr=8-1/qid=1163609643/ref=sr_1_1/203-8935121-6312709?ie=UTF8&s=electronics


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    tribulus
    Closed Accounts Posts: 3,635 ✭✭✭tribulus


    :o i need one with a modem too? I just assumed they all had built in modems, anyway i'll check out the PC world one , like i said once it doesn't block certain/random sites i'm not too bothered.

    Thanks for the help


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