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IBB and wireless

  • 12-12-2006 11:00am
    #1
    Pataman
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,536 ✭✭✭


    I have to set up a wireless system for a friend. I am familiar with DSL, but he has IBB, with the small dish on the roof. Someone told me that he will need a different router. Is this true? and if so any recommendations.
    Thanks


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  • #2
    ZENER
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 6,163 ✭✭✭ZENER


    IBB provide a socket in the house (RJ45 - CAT5) that the user simply plugs into if I remember correctly, at least that's my most recent (5 months ago) experience of how they connect.

    The computer is given a fixed IP, DNS and Gateway address to work from. For distribution about the place you anly need a router (no modem) with the WAN port on the router given the fixed IP provided and the router set as a DHCP server for the connected PCs.

    Apologies if this has changed recently and this is all wrong.

    ZEN


  • #3
    subway
    Closed Accounts Posts: 6,131 ✭✭✭subway


    what zener says is correct.

    to asnwer your question pataman you probably have an adsl modem and wireless router all in one box.
    if this is the case you will need a different box for the ibb
    a normal wirelss router without modem is what you need.


  • #4
    Pataman
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,536 ✭✭✭Pataman


    Thanks Guys I will have a go. I havent bought the router yet, I was waiting to see.


  • #5
    Bluefoam
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 7,748 ✭✭✭Bluefoam


    I have IBB & bought a Buffalo G54 router, it is very fast and I get a full signal anywhere in the house (all internal walls are solid block) + it has WPA security...

    You just plug the IBB modem into it.

    It has a built in 4 port Ethernet hub too. Its €85 in the laptop shop, Stephens green or €54 on www.dabs.ie.

    If you do go down this route, forget about the automatic set-up button...

    http://www.buffalo-technology.com/products/product-detail.php?productid=125&categoryid=6


  • #6
    walshki
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 481 ✭✭walshki


    I have IBB and in the last month set up wireless. I bought a Dlink DI-524 from Argos for 59.99. Worked fine. Had a set up utility disc and the only intervention needed was to input the static IP addresses as provided by IBB and then set a WPA password. My laptop picked it up first time and its been working well since. Argos did have a special offer up to very recently where you could get the router and a usb adaptor for 74.99 but that could be over by now. It was in their Christmas catalogue.


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